Aluminum Scrap Prices in Virginia
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Virginia vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Virginia
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Virginia
Virginia yards that buy aluminum draw most of their supply from federal services, defense, shipbuilding, and ports and shipping. 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 Virginia list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Richmond, Manassas, and Roanoke. Regional demand from rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady aluminum buying in Virginia. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Virginia yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Virginia
- 1st Response Rail Service— Henrico
- 250 East Auto Recycling— Louisa
- A & S Contracting— Norfolk
- ABC mobile recycling scrap metal buyers— Portsmouth
- Affordable Railing Company— North Chesterfield
- Alexandria Gold and Silver— Alexandria
- Arzillo Industries— Suffolk
- Atlantic Iron and Metal— Petersburg
- Atlantic Metal Products Inc— Richmond
- Auto Recyclers— Winchester
- Auto Recyclers— Clifton Forge
- Auto Recyclers Of Leesburg— Leesburg
- Autocycle— Danville
- BMG Metals— Richmond
- BMG Metals Inc— Richmond
- Ballos Precision Machine— Henrico
- Barrier Cable Systems, Inc.— Manassas
- Beck Aluminum Corp— Troutville
- Bee Green Recycling— Richmond
- Belvoir Automotive Salvage— Culpeper
- Blackie's Used Parts— Yorktown
- Bluefield Iron & Metal— Bluefield
- C & C Cullet Re— Ashland
- C A Recycling— Lynchburg
- C A Recycling Llc— Lynchburg
Frequently asked about aluminum in Virginia
What is the aluminum scrap price in Virginia today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Virginia quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Virginia buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Virginia list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Richmond, Manassas, and Roanoke. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Virginia?
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 Virginia yards on the same day.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Virginia?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell aluminum scrap in Virginia?
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.