Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 10/8/2026.
$246/ ton−$22 (8.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $246
Lowest price ⓘ$246
Highest price$246Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Massachusetts

Scrap buy price in Massachusetts — $0.11 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $112 to $291.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 4 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Massachusetts

Scrap yards in Massachusetts 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 248 days ago

McConnell Enterprises, Inc.

Listed as: LIGHT IRON
60 Garden Park, Braintree, MA 02184 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 248 days ago

Second Street Iron & Metal Co., Inc.

Listed as: Light Iron
285 2nd St, Everett, MA 02149 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 304 days ago

Excel Recycling

Listed as: Light Iron
37 Charlotte White Rd, Westport, MA 02790 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 304 days ago

Excel Recycling, LLC - Fall River Region

Listed as: Light Iron
17 Ridge Hill Rd, Assonet, MA 02702 Plan route
$134/ 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 #1 Prepared Steel (HMS). 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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +9.1%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$287 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$227 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$172 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +8.3%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$166 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +5.5%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
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)
$246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
10/7/2026 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
9/15/2026 $246 / ton−$67$246 – $246
9/14/2026 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
9/11/2026 $246 / ton−$67$246 – $246
9/10/2026 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
9/4/2026 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
6/9/2026 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
6/8/2026 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
5/24/2026 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
5/23/2026 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
4/25/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
4/22/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
3/23/2026 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
2/17/2026 $157 / ton−$45$134 – $157
2/8/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
2/7/2026 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
2/6/2026 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
12/23/2025 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
12/19/2025 $157 / ton−$90$134 – $157
12/6/2025 $246 / ton+$134$246 – $246
11/17/2025 $112 / ton−$179$112 – $112
8/26/2025 $291 / ton+$90$291 – $291
8/24/2025 $202 / ton+$112$202 – $202
6/12/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
3/28/2025 $179 / ton+$22$134 – $202
2/18/2025 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
1/26/2025 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
12/6/2024 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
10/4/2024 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
9/10/2024 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
9/8/2024 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
8/3/2024 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
6/19/2024 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
3/1/2024 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
9/28/2023 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
2/1/2023 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
10/6/2022 $67 / ton+$22$67 – $67
7/1/2022 $45 / ton−$134$45 – $45
1/24/2022 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
9/29/2021 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
6/25/2021 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
4/12/2021 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
1/15/2021 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
9/29/2020 $90 / ton−$45$90 – $90
2/21/2020 $134 / ton+$67$112 – $134
11/22/2019 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
10/24/2019 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
8/10/2019 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
2/7/2019 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
12/8/2018 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/6/2018 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
6/6/2018 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
3/27/2018 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
1/23/2018 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
7/10/2017 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
5/10/2017 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
10/31/2016 $90 / ton+$45$90 – $90
1/1/2016 $45 / ton−$22$45 – $45
9/5/2015 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
5/15/2015 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
1/2/2015 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134