Scrap Aluminum Prices in Ottawa
Scrap aluminum in Ottawa is about $1.58/kg ($0.72/lb) on our index as of November 10, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the aluminum spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Ottawa yard. The top grade, Extruded Aluminium, ranges $1.73/kg to $2.01/kg.
Federal government and commercial construction in Ottawa produces architectural aluminum at a steady pace. Extrusions and curtain wall aluminum are the most common forms.
Aluminum Grades & Price Ranges
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| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
Clean aluminium extrusions like window frames, door frames, heat sinks, and structural profiles. | $1.73/kg – $2.01/kg |
Aluminium that has been poured into moulds — engine blocks, transmission housings, and cookware. | $1.35/kg – $1.63/kg |
Used aluminium beverage cans, ideally crushed and clean. | $1.15/kg – $1.43/kg |
Aluminium alloy car and truck wheels. | $1.43/kg – $1.81/kg |
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National aluminum benchmark | $1.58/kg | Calculated: aluminum spot price × a fixed 40.7% ratio | November 10, 2026 |
| Aluminum spot price | $3.88/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 10, 2026 |
| Ratio | 40.7% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $1.65/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Ottawa figure | $1.58/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 10, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 10, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap aluminum in Ottawa today?
Our index puts scrap aluminum at about $1.58/kg ($0.72/lb) as of November 10, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Ottawa yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Ottawa aluminum price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Ottawa page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Ottawa can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the aluminum price calculated?
The benchmark is the aluminum spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 40.7% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which aluminum grade pays the most?
On our index the highest grade is Extruded Aluminium, at $1.73/kg to $2.01/kg. Clean aluminium extrusions like window frames, door frames, heat sinks, and structural profiles.
Do I need ID to sell scrap aluminum in Ottawa?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.