Aluminum Scrap Prices in South Dakota
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — South Dakota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in South Dakota
The South Dakota market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, food processing, and finance. The grades yards commonly quote are Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion; Aluminum Extrusion usually earns the top rate and Aluminum (Mixed) the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. A dozen or so yards in South Dakota list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put South Dakota yards close to the consuming buyers of rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a South Dakota yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in South Dakota
- Ace Steel & Recycling— Pierre
- Dakota Recycling & Transport— Volga
- H & R Salvage LLC— Mitchell
- Hanson Salvage— Milbank
- Jim's Auto Salvage— Sturgis
- M & C Recycling— Watertown
- Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc— Aberdeen
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rapid City
- R & N Recycling— Sturgis
- R & T Unit Can Co— Sioux Falls
- Recycle— Madison
- Redfield Iron & Metal— Redfield
- Shine Brothers— Yankton
- TJN Enterprises Inc— Sioux Falls
- Tjn West— Sioux Falls
- Watertown Iron & Metal Co— Watertown
- Wes's Auto Salvage— Brookings
- Yankton Metals Inc— Yankton
Frequently asked about aluminum in South Dakota
What is the aluminum scrap price in South Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Dakota 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 South Dakota buy aluminum?
A dozen or so yards in South Dakota list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in South Dakota?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and keep Aluminum Extrusion separate from Aluminum (Mixed). Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three South Dakota yards on the same day.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in South Dakota?
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.
What do South Dakota yards require from sellers of aluminum?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.