5 cents
$6.00 per pound
.20 cents a pound 3/15/09
Of the 102 billion aluminum cans produced in 1998, 63 percent (or 64 billion) were recycled, according to The Aluminum Association.
It is much easier to produce, say, aluminum cans from recycled cans. Making the cans from raw bauxite (aluminum ore) takes 21 times the energy. Glass and plastic are much the same.
The cost of recycled crushed aluminum cans in South Carolina is currently $0.45 per pound. This price is subject to change depending on the current market rate. The amount of aluminum cans recycled is also a factor that can influence the cost.It is best to contact a local recycling center or scrap yard to get the most accurate and up-to-date information about the price of recycled aluminum in your local area.
On average, a 55 gallon drum filled with crushed aluminum cans can weigh around 300-400 pounds. The weight can vary depending on factors such as the density of the crushed cans and the specific type of aluminum being recycled.
6 cans
On average 40% - 50% recycled aluminum
I sold some this weekend and received $0.61 per pound.
People are far more likely to recycle if a recycling container is conveniently located where they usually consume their beverages, especially if they don't have to empty it. It might also help to inform them that it takes a tremendous amount of electricity to separate aluminum from bauxite, the ore in which aluminum exists in nature. Much, much less energy is needed to recover aluminum from existing aluminum products, like cans.
31 cans equal a pound