Average scrap price for Cast Iron (Heavy)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 10/10/2026.
$112/ ton−$67 (37.5%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $112
Lowest price ⓘ$112
Highest price$112Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Texas
  • Low (around $112): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($112): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($112+): 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 $90 to $202.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Cast Iron (Heavy) in Texas

Scrap yards in Texas buying Cast Iron (Heavy) — 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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CMC Recycling

Listed as: Cast Iron
1729 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 Plan route
$179/ ton
Updated 550 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Cast Iron
5250 College St, Beaumont, TX 77707 Plan route
$157/ ton

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Compare Cast Iron (Heavy) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Cast Iron (Heavy) and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Cast Iron (Heavy)
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$318 / ton
Mix it with Cast Iron (Heavy)?They'll pay $112 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$206 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.6%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$287 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -5.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$194 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +2.9%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$168 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$146 / ton
Trend for 90 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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Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
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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Price trend: Cast Iron (Heavy) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Cast Iron (Heavy) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy)

The table below shows the daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy) 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)
$112 / ton−$67$179 – $179
10/9/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
10/7/2026 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
10/6/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
10/5/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
10/3/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
10/2/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
10/1/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
9/30/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/27/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/26/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
9/25/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
9/23/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/19/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/15/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/12/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/10/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
9/8/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
9/3/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/31/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/29/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/26/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/23/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/22/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/21/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/19/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/18/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/17/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/16/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/15/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/13/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/12/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/11/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/10/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/9/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/8/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/7/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/6/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
8/5/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
5/3/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
3/23/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
2/17/2026 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
1/15/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
12/26/2025 $90 / ton−$112$90 – $90
12/10/2025 $202 / ton−$90$202 – $202
8/28/2025 $291 / ton+$134$291 – $291
8/3/2025 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
4/20/2025 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
4/19/2025 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
3/28/2025 $202 / ton−$90$202 – $202
3/21/2025 $291 / ton+$134$291 – $291
3/5/2025 $157 / ton+$90$157 – $157
2/14/2025 $67 / ton−$112$67 – $67
1/26/2025 $179 / ton−$90$179 – $179
12/9/2024 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
11/14/2024 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
10/7/2024 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
5/27/2024 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
4/24/2024 $246 / ton— no change$224 – $269
2/29/2024 $246 / ton−$45$202 – $269
11/30/2023 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
10/4/2023 $224 / ton−$90$224 – $224
10/1/2023 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
9/30/2023 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
5/28/2023 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
3/25/2023 $314 / ton+$157$291 – $336
1/28/2023 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
11/27/2022 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
9/29/2022 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
8/12/2022 $202 / ton−$90$202 – $202
7/6/2022 $291 / ton+$90$291 – $291
5/20/2022 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
1/29/2022 $246 / ton+$134$246 – $246
1/4/2022 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
12/2/2021 $224 / ton— no change$134 – $291
10/28/2021 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
10/15/2021 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
8/3/2021 $202 / ton+$45$179 – $224
6/14/2021 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
5/10/2021 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
4/22/2021 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
4/21/2021 $246 / ton+$67$246 – $246
2/26/2021 $179 / ton−$134$112 – $269
1/28/2021 $314 / ton+$134$314 – $314
1/20/2021 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179