Aluminum Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — North Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in North Carolina
In North Carolina, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. Expect separate prices for Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion. Clean, sorted Aluminum Extrusion sits at the top of the board while Aluminum (Mixed) is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in North Carolina list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Charlotte, Asheville, and Greensboro. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give North Carolina yards short shipping legs to the buyers of rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual North Carolina yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Allyn International Trading Corporation— Marshville
- Aluminum Recycling— Greensboro
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
Frequently asked about aluminum in North Carolina
What is the aluminum scrap price in North Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. North Carolina yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in North Carolina buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In North Carolina the largest number of buyers to compare are around Charlotte, Asheville, and Greensboro. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in North Carolina?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, separate Aluminum Extrusion from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three North Carolina yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in North Carolina?
Separate grades, remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell aluminum scrap in North Carolina?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some North Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.