The current scrap buying price for Aluminium Cans (UBC) in Los Angeles as of April 7, 2026 is $ 2.19 per kilogram (US Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Aluminium Cans (UBC)?
Used beverage cans; sorted and dry.
Aluminium Cans (UBC) is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 85% of the LME Aluminium.
Aluminium Cans (UBC) Price in Los Angeles Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Aluminium Cans (UBC) in Los Angeles:
| Unit | Price (US Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | $ $ 2.19 |
| Per metric tonne | $ 2,193 |
| Per troy ounce | $ 68.21 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Los Angeles.
Aluminium Cans (UBC) Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Aluminium Cans (UBC) scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 2.1930 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 3.1705 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 1.6571 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 1.8997 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 3.0515 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 3.8380 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 2.8180 /kg |
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What Affects Aluminium Cans (UBC) Prices in Los Angeles?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 85% of the LME Aluminium.
- Material condition: Used beverage cans; sorted and dry. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Los Angeles directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the US Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Los Angeles yards.
Tips for Selling Aluminium Cans (UBC) in Los Angeles
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Used beverage cans; sorted and dry.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Los Angeles buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Aluminium Cans (UBC) price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.