Average scrap price for 304 Stainless Steel

365-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of 3/22/2026.
$0.31/ lb+$0.01 (3.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.31
Lowest price ⓘ$0.30
Highest price$0.32Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New York
  • Low (around $0.30): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.31): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.32+): 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 $0.30 to $0.32.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates (out of 9 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell 304 Stainless Steel in New York

Scrap yards in New York buying 304 Stainless Steel — with current per-pound 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 226 days ago

Skyway Auto Parts Inc

Listed as: Non-Magnetic (304)
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$0.32/ lb
Updated 226 days ago

Metalico South Park

Listed as: Non-Magnetic (304)
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$0.32/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Arrow Scrap Corporation

Listed as: Stainless Steel Clean
83 Kean St, West Babylon, NY 11704 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Non-Magnetic 304 SS Solids
766 New Babcock St #2202, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 437 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Non-Magnetic 304 SS Solids
41 Hannah St #2205, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 437 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Non-Magnetic 304 SS Solids
4861 Packard Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Plan route
$0.30/ lb

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Compare 304 Stainless Steel prices with other Stainless Steel grades

See the exact price difference between 304 Stainless Steel and similar grades like 316 Stainless Steel or 300 Series Stainless Steel. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price 304 Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.3%
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316 Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Mix it with 304 Stainless Steel?They'll pay $0.31 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.52 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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300 Series Stainless Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.32 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for 304 Stainless Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for 304 Stainless Steel 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 (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.31 / lb+$0.01$0.32 – $0.32
2/17/2026 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
11/8/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
8/23/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
7/8/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
5/16/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.02$0.32 – $0.32
5/1/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
3/21/2025 $0.32 / lb— no change$0.32 – $0.32
1/15/2025 $0.32 / lb— no change$0.32 – $0.32
5/27/2024 $0.32 / lb+$0.07$0.32 – $0.32
2/29/2024 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
2/27/2024 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
2/23/2024 $0.25 / lb−$0.02$0.25 – $0.25
9/27/2023 $0.27 / lb— no change$0.27 – $0.27
9/23/2023 $0.27 / lb−$0.03$0.27 – $0.27
6/5/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
6/2/2023 $0.28 / lb−$0.02$0.28 – $0.28
5/6/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
10/2/2022 $0.32 / lb−$0.08$0.32 – $0.32
6/29/2022 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
1/25/2022 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
10/18/2021 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
3/3/2021 $0.40 / lb+$0.13$0.40 – $0.40
9/25/2020 $0.27 / lb+$0.02$0.27 – $0.27