Recycling can prices?

Question

I live in colorado and how much would i get for a trash can full of cans how do they figure the price of them??

Answer 1

Since aluminum cans are considered a commodity their price changes frequently.  I live in Northwest Indiana and frequent a couple of local recyclers depending on the amount (weight) of cans I have.

Some recyclers pay more based on the quantity of cans you have for recycle and if you have already crushed/compacted the cans.

Some things to look for at a good recycler:

1) They let you look at the scale

a.Always check to make sure the scale reads “0” before they begin to process your cans.

2)Check to see how sensitive their scale is and how they pay.

a.Some round up/down to the nearest pound

3)All recyclers should ask for a form of ID based on local laws.  I only patronize those that REQUIRE ID to support the lowering of metal theft.

4)They have their current scrap prices posted in public sight.  Some less desirable scrap metal processors make up prices.  Make sure the price you receive for your cans is visible.

Most scrap metal processors are reputable and will provide you with a good return on your cans or other scrap metal.  The rules I use above are just some guidelines that I used to identify the better local processors.

Good luck

Answer 2

ALUMINUM BY WEIGHT ONLY

Answer 3

I'm just north of Fort Worth and there's a place that pays 70 cents per pound.  They will weigh your bag of aluminum cans and tell you what it's worth.

Answer 4

I live in Northern Ontario Canada and just took in 6 large bags of crushed cans and got .60 lb for them for our Scouting group