Aluminium Cans
Aluminium Cans is about $1.15/kg to $1.43/kg on our index as of November 10, 2026. The range is set by this site and moves each day with the aluminum benchmark, which follows the aluminum spot price. It is an estimate, not a yard quote. How we calculate prices.
Used aluminium beverage cans, ideally crushed and clean.
How to Identify This Grade
Standard drink cans — non-magnetic, thin-walled, lightweight. Steel food cans are magnetic and worth much less.
Common Sources
Soft drink cans, beer cans, energy drink cans
What Lowers the Value
Steel food cans mixed in (check with a magnet — steel is magnetic, aluminum is not), plastic lids and labels left on, and food residue or liquid all lower the value. Cans baled with dirt or non-aluminum attachments are downgraded.
Common downgrade mistakes:
How This Compares to Other Aluminum Grades
All grades of Aluminum — ranked by typical payout. Click any grade to see details.
| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Aluminium Cans current | $1.15/kg – $1.43/kg |
| Extruded Aluminium Clean aluminium extrusions like window frames, door frames, heat sinks, and structural profiles. | $1.73/kg – $2.01/kg |
| Cast Aluminium Aluminium that has been poured into moulds — engine blocks, transmission housings, and cookware. | $1.35/kg – $1.63/kg |
| Aluminium Rims Aluminium alloy car and truck wheels. | $1.43/kg – $1.81/kg |
Price ranges are estimates. Actual yard payouts depend on grade purity, condition, and quantity.
Check City Prices
Local rates for Aluminum — click a city to see yard-by-yard breakdown.