Aluminum Recycling in Chicago – Cash Paid on the Spot
Central Metal Recycling accepts every form of aluminum scrap in Chicago, from beverage cans to heavy cast aluminum engine blocks. Aluminum typically pays between $0.25 and $1.00+ per pound depending on grade and cleanliness. Contractors tearing out old windows, homeowners cleaning out garages, and professional scrappers all bring aluminum to our yard on Fillmore Street for cash on the spot.
Types of Aluminum We Accept
- Cast aluminum (engine blocks, transmission housings, lawn mower decks)
- Aluminum extrusion (window frames, door frames, shower frames)
- Aluminum sheet and siding
- Aluminum cans (beverage cans, crushed or uncrushed)
- Aluminum rims and wheels
- Aluminum radiators (with or without plastic tanks)
- Aluminum gutters and downspouts
- Aluminum pots, pans, and cookware
- Litho sheet and aluminum foil stock
Current Aluminum Prices in Chicago
Aluminum scrap prices Chicago fluctuate daily based on the LME commodity market and the grade of aluminum you're bringing in. Cast aluminum, extrusion, and cans all pay different rates. The best way to get an exact quote is to call us at (773) 345-8610 before your trip so you know what to expect.
How to Prepare Your Aluminum for Best Prices
- Separate your grades. Cast aluminum, extrusion, sheet, and cans all pay different prices. Mixing them together means the whole load gets priced at the lowest grade. Sort before you come in.
- Remove steel and plastic attachments. Aluminum window frames with steel screws, hinges, or weather stripping get downgraded. Pop out the screws and strip off the rubber seals for a cleaner grade and better price.
- Clean aluminum radiators. If your radiator has plastic tanks or copper fittings attached, it gets priced as a dirty radiator. Removing the tanks bumps it to a higher-paying grade.
- Crush your cans. Crushed cans take up less space, which means you can haul more in one trip. We buy cans crushed or uncrushed, but bringing more volume per trip puts more cash in your pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aluminum cans pay in Chicago?
Aluminum can prices change with the daily market. Cans are one of the lighter aluminum grades, so you need volume to make real money. That said, we buy cans all day long at competitive rates. Call (773) 345-8610 for today's aluminum recycling Chicago can price.
Do you accept aluminum rims?
Yes. We buy clean aluminum rims with no tires attached. Rims with tires still mounted get docked because we have to dispose of the rubber. Pull your tires off first and you'll get paid more for the aluminum.
What is the difference between cast and extrusion aluminum?
Cast aluminum is poured into a mold, like engine blocks and transmission cases. Extrusion aluminum is pushed through a die into shapes, like window frames and door frames. They pay different rates because they have different alloy compositions. Keeping them separated means better prices for both.
Bring your aluminum scrap to Central Metal Recycling for cash for aluminum Chicago. No appointment, no minimum load. Just show up and get paid.
5618 W. Fillmore Street, Chicago, IL 60644
Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00am
Sunday: Closed