SchrottHeavy Cast Iron Scrap Prices in New York
Current national data shows Cast Iron (Heavy) averaging $0.10 per pound. Find the most competitive local scrap yards in New York and ensure you get top dollar for those heavy radiators and machinery bases.
Average Cast Iron (Heavy) Price
- Low (around $0.09): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.09): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.09+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Top Paying Scrap Yards for Cast Iron (Heavy) in New York
Don't leave money on the scale by taking the first price you hear. Compare local yard payouts in New York against the national benchmark of $0.10/lb. Always call ahead to confirm their current rates and heavy iron grading standards before loading up your flatbed.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.09 / lb |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.13 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.12 / lb |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.10 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.09 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.08 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.07 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.06 / lb |
| Rebar | $0.06 / lb |
| Steel Turnings | $0.05 / lb |
| Wire Fence | $0.04 / lb |
Historical Cast Iron (Heavy) Price Trends
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Cast Iron (Heavy): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Cast Iron (Heavy): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $0.1943 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.10 (53.7%) |
| April 2026 | $0.1872 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (41.2%) |
| March 2026 | $0.1774 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 (38%) |
| February 2026 | $0.1697 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41.1%) |
| January 2026 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.9%) |
| December 2025 | $0.1653 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.5%) |
| November 2025 | $0.1626 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.5%) |
| October 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| September 2025 | $0.1557 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.2%) |
| August 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| July 2025 | $0.1592 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37.2%) |
| June 2025 | $0.1550 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (41.9%) |
| May 2025 | $0.1579 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43%) |
| April 2025 | $0.1612 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38%) |
| March 2025 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (35%) |
| February 2025 | $0.1660 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| January 2025 | $0.1587 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43.3%) |
| December 2024 | $0.1590 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37.1%) |
| November 2024 | $0.1660 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| October 2024 | $0.1733 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (36.5%) |
| September 2024 | $0.1682 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.5%) |
| August 2024 | $0.1661 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| July 2024 | $0.1748 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (37.1%) |
| June 2024 | $0.1737 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.4%) |
| May 2024 | $0.1751 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 (37.2%) |
Cast Iron (Heavy) Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.09 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.09 – $0.09 | |
| 9/9/2025 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 3/24/2025 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 12/11/2024 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 10/9/2024 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap prices in New York on the map
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