Aluminum Extrusions Price Today: $1.18/lb
Current US scrapyard prices for Aluminum Extrusions average $1.18/lb, typically trading between $0.978 and $1.34/lb across 7 reporting facilities. Review physical grading criteria, preparation tips to prevent scale downgrades, and regional price spreads nationwide.
What counts as Aluminum Extrusions
Extrusions are shaped aluminum profiles, such as window and door frames (6063), structural pieces (6061), and shower enclosures. Mill-finish 6063 with no paint or plastic is among the best-paying common aluminum grades. Painted, thermal-break, and dirty extrusion pay less.
Estimate your scale payout
Calculate the estimated cash payout for your Aluminum Extrusions based on current low, average, and high scrapyard scale rates.
Aluminum Extrusions Price Trend (12 Months)
12-month historical price chart showing seasonal peaks, scale price momentum, and wholesale exchange benchmark spreads (LME Aluminum) for Aluminum Extrusions.
Aluminum Extrusions Prices by State
Compare average Aluminum Extrusions prices across reporting US states to identify regional price spreads and local buyer demand.
| State | Average Price | Typical Range | Reporting Yards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.90/lb | $1.00 – $3.00 | 3 | State Rates → |
| Florida | $0.953/lb | $0.780 – $1.28 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Arizona | $1.10/lb | $0.900 – $1.30 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Oklahoma | $0.905/lb | $0.780 – $1.03 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Pennsylvania | $2.52/lb | $2.40 – $2.60 | 1 | State Rates → |
| West Virginia | $1.00/lb | $1.00 – $1.00 | 1 | State Rates → |
How to get the best price for Aluminum Extrusions
Follow these scrapyard grading standards and preparation tips to ensure your Aluminum Extrusions meets top-tier scale specifications without deductions.
Remove steel screws, plastic thermal breaks, and rubber gaskets.
Keep unpainted mill-finish profiles separate from painted siding and trim if your local yard prices them as distinct grades.
Keep turnings and dirty extrusion out of the clean pile.
Insulated or steel-core aluminum wire (ACSR) is its own grade.
How it compares with similar grades
Clean 6063 usually leads the aluminum table. Painted extrusion and pieces with steel attached pay less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common answers on scrap metal grading standards, scale payout rules, sorting methods, and scale ticket calculations.
What is aluminum extrusions worth per pound today?
Aluminum Extrusions averages $1.18/lb nationally as of Oct 12, 2026. That is about 86% of the LME Aluminum price.
What is the difference between aluminum extrusions and similar grades?
Clean 6063 usually leads the aluminum table. Painted extrusion and pieces with steel attached pay less.
Why is my scrap yard paying a different price for aluminum extrusions?
The figure here is a national average of prices posted by US scrap yards. Each yard sets its own price based on nearby mill demand, freight, how much you bring, and how it grades your load. Most reports fall between $0.978 and $1.34 per pound. Call two or three yards and ask what grade they would pay for your aluminum extrusions.
What is 6063 aluminum?
6063 is a common alloy for window frames, door frames, and railings. Clean 6063 without paint or plastic is easy to remelt, so yards pay more for it. If your pieces are painted or have plastic strips (thermal break), expect a lower grade.