Average scrap price for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

365-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 4/3/2026.
$246/ ton+$22 (10%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $246
Lowest price ⓘ$224
Highest price$314Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $224): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($246): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($314+): 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 $134 to $246.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania buying Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) — 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 214 days ago

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Listed as: 5' PREP P&S STEEL
221 Bushkill St, Stockertown, PA 18083 Plan route
$224/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Kantner Iron & Steel Inc

Listed as: P & S – Cut 3’ & Under
3825 Whistler Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563 Plan route
$314/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Special T Metals LLC

Listed as: Plate & Structural (prepared)
1701 Morrell Ave, Connellsville, PA 15425 Plan route
$224/ ton

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Compare Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

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

Current price Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$218 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$123 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 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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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$45 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

The table below shows the daily price history for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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)
$246 / ton+$22$224 – $224
4/2/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/31/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/30/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/29/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/28/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/27/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/26/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/24/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/23/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/22/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
2/22/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
2/21/2026 $112 / ton−$134$112 – $112
2/17/2026 $246 / ton+$134$202 – $314
1/18/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
1/17/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
1/16/2026 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
12/26/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
12/13/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
10/8/2025 $202 / ton−$67$202 – $202
9/16/2025 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
8/30/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
5/20/2025 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/29/2025 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
3/19/2025 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
3/17/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
2/10/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
1/17/2025 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
1/13/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
11/4/2024 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/12/2024 $224 / ton−$22$202 – $224
5/27/2024 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
3/4/2024 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
2/27/2024 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
10/2/2023 $202 / ton−$112$202 – $202
10/1/2023 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
3/27/2023 $246 / ton−$90$246 – $246
3/21/2023 $336 / ton+$112$336 – $336
2/4/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
12/8/2022 $179 / ton−$67$179 – $179
12/1/2022 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
9/30/2022 $269 / ton+$112$269 – $269
8/9/2022 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
7/27/2021 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
6/20/2021 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
4/19/2021 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
3/1/2021 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
1/28/2021 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
12/2/2020 $202 / ton+$67$202 – $202
11/25/2020 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
11/15/2019 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
8/17/2019 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
6/18/2019 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
11/1/2018 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
3/20/2018 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
6/30/2017 $112 / ton+$45$112 – $112
11/26/2016 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
9/6/2016 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
5/23/2016 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
4/20/2016 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
4/3/2016 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
9/1/2015 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
5/12/2015 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
2/9/2015 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112