Aluminum
Although aluminum is common, knowing exactly which type of aluminum you have can be difficult. Scrap aluminum prices vary based on the alloy of the aluminum as well as its application.
The guide below will help give you a head start on indentifying the most common varieties of scrap aluminum. If you are still confused, don't worry! Our friendly staff will take care of everything for you. Simply drive in, drop off your aluminum and drive out with money in your pocket. It's that easy!
Aluminum Recycling Guide
 | ALUMINUM CANS - Aluminum beverage cans (such as soda cans) that have been emptied. These should not be mixed with tin/steel cans or any other material. Cans may be crushed or uncrushed. |
 | ALUMINUM SIDING - Aluminum siding (from a house, for example) that is not contaminated with screws, wood, plastic, caulking, etc. Siding with such contaminants may be purchased for a slightly reduced price. |
 | EXTRUDED ALUMINUM - A 6063 series aluminum that is commonly used for window and door frames. Clean extruded aluminum must be free of screws, nails, paint, caulking and weather stripping. |
 | PAINTED EXTRUSION - Small amounts of paint or caulking allowed. CONTAMINATED (DIRTY) EXTRUSION - Small amounts of paint, caulking, screws, and nails allowed. THERMAL EXTRUSION - Any amount of thermal bonding used to adhere pieces together. |
 | CLIP ALUMINUM (MLC) - Clip is used as a category for several different types of aluminum. Most unclassified aluminum will fall into this category. Clip aluminum must be free of all contamination - screws, paint, etc. Clip aluminum with small amounts of such contaminants may be purchased for a slightly reduced price. |