Aluminum Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Washington
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Washington
Aluminum scrap in Washington moves through yards that serve aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. Yards price aluminum by grade: Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion. Keep Aluminum Extrusion apart from Aluminum (Mixed) and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Washington list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Export demand through West Coast ports supports aluminum prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Washington 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 Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- Arlington RV & Welding Supplies— Arlington
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Capital Machine LLC— Tumwater
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Electrofinishing, Inc.— Kent
- Everett Steel Inc— Everett
Frequently asked about aluminum in Washington
What is the aluminum scrap price in Washington today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Washington 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 Washington buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Washington list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Washington?
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 Washington yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Washington?
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 Washington?
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.