Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 8/31/2026.
$157/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $157
Lowest price ⓘ$134
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Virginia
  • Low (around $134): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($157): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($157+): 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.
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Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 6 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Virginia

Scrap yards in Virginia buying Light Iron & Shredder — 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 64 days ago

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Shredder Scrap/ Light Iron
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 66 days ago

C & C Cullet LLC

Listed as: Scrap
12115 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 225 days ago

Taylor Iron & Metal

Listed as: Steel Case
10 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 Plan route
$224/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables

Listed as: Appliances
1 Pickens Rd, Nitro, WV 25143 Plan route
$202/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Empire Metal Recycling

Listed as: Light Iron
277 Suburban Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434 Plan route
$202/ ton
Updated 297 days ago

Ashley Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Heavy Mixed Scrap
119 Commercial St, Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Plan route
$157/ ton

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Compare Light Iron & Shredder prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

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

Current price Light Iron & Shredder
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.1%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -0.9%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$235 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$190 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
Price analytics
Rebar Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: Light Iron & Shredder at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Light Iron & Shredder 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 Light Iron & Shredder

The table below shows the daily price history for Light Iron & Shredder 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)
$157 / ton— no change$134 – $134
8/29/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
8/26/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/22/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/21/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/20/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/19/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/18/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
5/17/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
4/1/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/31/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/30/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/29/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/28/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/27/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/26/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/25/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/24/2026 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
3/23/2026 $202 / ton+$45$157 – $224
3/22/2026 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
3/5/2026 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
2/17/2026 $202 / ton+$45$157 – $202
2/11/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
1/10/2026 $157 / ton+$22$134 – $157
12/10/2025 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
11/13/2025 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
11/9/2025 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
10/15/2025 $112 / ton−$134$112 – $112
9/30/2025 $246 / ton+$134$246 – $246
9/29/2025 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
9/17/2025 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
8/25/2025 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
8/14/2025 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/30/2025 $179 / ton+$45$157 – $202
2/16/2025 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
1/19/2025 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
11/14/2024 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
11/13/2024 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
11/9/2024 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
11/5/2024 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
9/11/2024 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
8/7/2024 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
7/25/2024 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
7/22/2024 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
5/19/2024 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
4/15/2024 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
4/14/2024 $157 / ton— no change$134 – $179
2/29/2024 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
10/4/2023 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
10/2/2023 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
9/27/2023 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
9/26/2023 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
6/10/2023 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
6/6/2023 $179 / ton— no change$157 – $179
5/30/2023 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
3/28/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
3/24/2023 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
1/31/2023 $179 / ton+$22$157 – $202
12/6/2022 $157 / ton+$90$157 – $157
12/5/2022 $67 / ton−$67$67 – $67
12/2/2022 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
10/2/2022 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
10/1/2022 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
8/18/2022 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
8/16/2022 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
6/29/2022 $179 / ton+$22$157 – $202
6/26/2022 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
5/25/2022 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
5/20/2022 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
5/16/2022 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
1/29/2022 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
12/9/2021 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
12/2/2021 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
11/29/2021 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
10/24/2021 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
10/16/2021 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
9/25/2021 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
9/20/2021 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/3/2021 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
8/1/2021 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
6/23/2021 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
5/15/2021 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
4/23/2021 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
4/17/2021 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
4/13/2021 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/7/2021 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
3/1/2021 $112 / ton−$67$90 – $112
1/20/2021 $179 / ton+$112$179 – $179
12/2/2020 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
11/29/2020 $90 / ton— no change$90 – $90
11/26/2020 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
11/24/2020 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
8/8/2020 $90 / ton+$45$90 – $90
12/14/2019 $45 / ton−$22$45 – $45
11/21/2019 $67 / ton— no change$67 – $67
11/17/2019 $67 / ton+$22$67 – $67
11/12/2019 $45 / ton−$22$45 – $45
10/23/2019 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
9/19/2019 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
9/18/2019 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
8/25/2019 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
8/21/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
6/12/2019 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
4/10/2019 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
3/20/2019 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
12/7/2018 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
10/6/2018 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
8/18/2018 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134