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Non-Ferrous Aluminum
Aluminum UBC (Used Beverage Cans)
Grade: TaldonMedium Tier
Baled aluminum beverage cans, clean and dry
Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily
$1,850/ MT
+95 (5.4%)vs yesterday
Verified specifications & market data
Acceptable Packaging
Standard shipping configurations and containment requirements.
Compressed bales
0.2-0.3 tonnes per bale
Material
- Compressed Aluminum Ubc
- Wrapped/Strapped For Stability
Handling
- Palletized Bales
- Forklift Compatible
- Standard Logistics
Notes
Standard UBC recycling facility output format
Wooden pallets
15-20 bales per pallet
Material
Wooden pallet base with organized bale stacking
Handling
- Standard Pallet Handling
- Forklift Compatible
- Stackable
Notes
Standard warehousing and distribution format
Plastic pallets
15-20 bales per pallet
Material
- Plastic Pallet Base
- More Durable Than Wood
Handling
- Standard Handling
- Moisture-Resistant Base Beneficial
Notes
- Hygiene-Conscious Alternative
- Preferred By Some Operators
20ft ISO container
18-22 tonnes (palletized bales; density-optimized)
Material
ISO standard 20ft container
Handling
- Palletized Bales
- Regional Transport Standard
Notes
Regional aluminum recycling export format
40ft ISO container
26-30 tonnes
Material
ISO standard 40ft container
Handling
- Bulk Ubc Export
- Maximum Payload Efficiency
Notes
- Economy Scale International Shipping
- Typical Export Container
Specialty bulk containers
15-20 tonnes per container
Material
Metal mesh or open-frame container with ventilation
Handling
- Allows Air Circulation
- Moisture Management
Notes
Specialized for long-distance/international shipping
Bulk truck
20-25 tonnes per load
Material
- Flatbed Truck
- Open Or Tarped
Handling
- Loose Bale Stacking
- Tarping Optional (Moisture Protection)
Notes
Regional transport direct from recycling facilities
Storage Requirements
Environmental controls, security protocols, and handling guidelines.
Environment
- moisture prevention paramount
- UBC commodity foundation
Weather Protection
- rain exposure unacceptable
- moisture = material degradation
Duration
- weeks to months maximum with protection
Humidity Control
Standard
- aluminum oxidizes in high humidity
- moisture accelerates corrosion
Temperature Control
practical
- Standard Covered Industrial Storage Adequate
requirement
- No Climate Control Needed
Ventilation
practical
- Standard Covered Facility Ventilation Adequate
requirement
- No Special Fume Concerns Like Turnings/Siding
Documentation
requirement
- Moisture Status Explicitly Documented
storage
- Documentation Filed With Material
- Moisture Content On File
- Dry Condition Certified
Security
access
- Standard Yard Access Acceptable
- Ubc Consumer Commodity Not High-Security Material
facility
- Aluminum Commodity
- Moderate Theft Risk
Inspection Schedule
checkpoints
- Moisture Level Assessment (Visual Dryness; No Condensation)
- Material Containment Integrity (Covering Intact And Effective)
- No Water Pooling Near Material
- Oxidation Development Minimal (Light Patina Acceptable)
- Material Segregation Maintained (Ubc Identity Preserved)
- Documentation Present And Moisture Status Clear
- No Moisture Migration From Adjacent Materials
frequency
- Moisture Is Degradation Driver