Aluminum grade
Sheet aluminum
Flat, thin rolled aluminum — a small step above cast when it is clean.
Where you'll find sheet aluminum
House siding, gutters, roofing/flashing, trailer skin, license plates, signage.
How to identify it
Thin, flat, bendable sheet. Siding, gutters, and flashing are the everyday examples. Aluminum is light, non-magnetic, and forms a dull white oxide rather than red rust — always confirm with the magnet test before you grade it.
Sorting & what downgrades it
Painted siding is usually fine; strip heavy insulation, foam backing, or steel fasteners first.
What it pays
Sheet aluminum runs indicatively around $0.60/lb — so 100 lb is roughly $60 at that example price. Aluminum is a volume game and rates move week to week, so the number that matters is your own yard's. Run it on the Scrap Lot Deal Analyzer, and use the Unit & Price Converters if your yard quotes $/kg or per tonne.
How sheet aluminum compares
Every common aluminum grade, ranked by indicative price (this grade is marked):
| Grade | Indicative $/lb | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum/copper radiators (Al/Cu) | ~$1.30 | Clean |
| Aluminum extrusion | ~$0.85 | Clean |
| Aluminum wheels (clean) | ~$0.70 | Clean |
| Sheet aluminum ← this page | ~$0.60 | Clean |
| Cast aluminum | ~$0.55 | Clean |
| Used beverage cans (UBC) | ~$0.50 | Clean |
| Dirty / irony aluminum | ~$0.30 | Dirty/irony |
Sources
- iScrap App: Sheet Aluminum grade
- Sahd Metal Recycling: aluminum grade listings
Prices are indicative US yard figures for July 2026 and move with the market — always confirm with your local yard. For the full picture of every grade, see the Aluminum Scrap Grades guide.
Sheet aluminum: quick answers
What does sheet aluminum pay as scrap?
Indicatively around $0.60/lb at US yards (July 2026) — so about $60 for 100 lb. Rates move weekly and vary by yard, so confirm your local price before hauling.
How do I identify sheet aluminum?
Thin, flat, bendable sheet. Siding, gutters, and flashing are the everyday examples. It's light, non-magnetic, and forms a dull white oxide instead of red rust.
How do I sort it for the best price?
Painted siding is usually fine; strip heavy insulation, foam backing, or steel fasteners first.
Price your own aluminum
Enter your yard's prices and total up a mixed load.