Average scrap price for #2 Prepared Steel

365-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 3/13/2026.
$202/ ton+$90 (80%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $202
Lowest price ⓘ$179
Highest price$202Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Tennessee
  • Low (around $179): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($202): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($202+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $112 to $202.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past year.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell #2 Prepared Steel in Tennessee

Scrap yards in Tennessee buying #2 Prepared Steel — with current per ton rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Updated 235 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Short Iron/#2 HMS Prepared
2000 Washington St, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Plan route
$202/ ton
Updated 329 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Short Iron/#2 and HMS Prepared
2706 Mynderse Ave NW, Knoxville, TN 37921 Plan route
$179/ ton

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Compare #2 Prepared Steel prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between #2 Prepared Steel and similar grades like Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) or #1 Prepared Steel (HMS). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price #2 Prepared Steel
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$278 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$227 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.9%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -12.5%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$146 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -15.6%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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Daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
3/12/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
3/6/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
3/5/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
2/26/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
2/25/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
2/17/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
2/12/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
2/11/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
2/10/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
2/6/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
1/29/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
1/26/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
1/23/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
1/7/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
1/6/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
12/29/2025 $202 / ton+$112$202 – $202
12/27/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/9/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
11/26/2025 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
9/13/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
1/26/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
10/8/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
9/20/2024 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
6/13/2024 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
6/1/2024 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
5/27/2024 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
1/15/2024 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
10/31/2023 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
8/12/2022 $179 / ton−$67$179 – $179
3/31/2022 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
1/29/2022 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
12/21/2021 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
10/28/2021 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
9/25/2021 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/3/2021 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
5/10/2021 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
2/26/2021 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
1/28/2021 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202