Average scrap price for 304 Stainless Steel

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 10/7/2026.
$0.36/ lb−$0.02 (5.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.36
Lowest price ⓘ$0.35
Highest price$0.36Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Texas
  • Low (around $0.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.36): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.36+): 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 $0.26 to $0.50.
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Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 5 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell 304 Stainless Steel in Texas

Scrap yards in Texas 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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CMC Recycling

Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
1729 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 Plan route
$0.36/ lb
Updated 89 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
4500 Old Decatur Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76106 Plan route
$0.35/ lb
Updated 236 days ago

Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: 304ss
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 563 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
2215 S Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75226 Plan route
$0.36/ lb
Updated 1581 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
710 Industrial Blvd, Austin, TX 78745 Plan route
$0.32/ 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 300 Series Stainless Steel or 316 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.36 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.7%
300 Series Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -5.6%
Price analytics
316 Stainless Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.36 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: 304 Stainless Steel at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for 304 Stainless Steel 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 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)
$0.36 / lb−$0.02$0.36 – $0.36
9/26/2026 $0.38 / lb−$0.02$0.38 – $0.38
9/10/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
8/6/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.02$0.35 – $0.35
7/20/2026 $0.37 / lb+$0.01$0.37 – $0.37
7/14/2026 $0.36 / lb+$0.06$0.36 – $0.36
6/29/2026 $0.30 / lb−$0.08$0.30 – $0.30
6/25/2026 $0.38 / lb−$0.02$0.38 – $0.38
6/24/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.02$0.40 – $0.40
5/18/2026 $0.42 / lb−$0.02$0.42 – $0.42
5/16/2026 $0.44 / lb+$0.02$0.44 – $0.44
5/5/2026 $0.42 / lb+$0.06$0.42 – $0.42
3/22/2026 $0.36 / lb−$0.14$0.34 – $0.38
3/12/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.14$0.50 – $0.50
2/26/2026 $0.36 / lb+$0.01$0.36 – $0.36
2/17/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.02$0.28 – $0.45
1/15/2026 $0.33 / lb+$0.04$0.33 – $0.33
1/14/2026 $0.29 / lb−$0.02$0.29 – $0.29
1/1/2026 $0.31 / lb+$0.05$0.31 – $0.31
12/10/2025 $0.26 / lb−$0.04$0.26 – $0.26
12/3/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.01$0.30 – $0.30
11/26/2025 $0.31 / lb+$0.04$0.31 – $0.31
11/20/2025 $0.27 / lb−$0.05$0.27 – $0.27
11/10/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.02$0.32 – $0.32
11/3/2025 $0.30 / lb+$0.01$0.30 – $0.30
10/10/2025 $0.29 / lb−$0.04$0.29 – $0.29
10/7/2025 $0.33 / lb+$0.03$0.33 – $0.33
10/2/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.04$0.30 – $0.30
9/24/2025 $0.34 / lb−$0.01$0.34 – $0.34
9/22/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.02$0.35 – $0.35
9/14/2025 $0.33 / lb−$0.04$0.33 – $0.33
9/13/2025 $0.37 / lb+$0.04$0.37 – $0.37
8/28/2025 $0.33 / lb−$0.01$0.31 – $0.35
8/3/2025 $0.34 / lb−$0.02$0.34 – $0.34
6/23/2025 $0.36 / lb+$0.04$0.36 – $0.36
5/20/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.05$0.32 – $0.32
4/20/2025 $0.27 / lb−$0.09$0.27 – $0.27
4/19/2025 $0.36 / lb−$0.01$0.36 – $0.36
3/28/2025 $0.37 / lb−$0.13$0.34 – $0.40
3/25/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.11$0.50 – $0.50
3/21/2025 $0.39 / lb+$0.01$0.39 – $0.39
3/5/2025 $0.38 / lb— no change$0.38 – $0.38
2/14/2025 $0.38 / lb+$0.12$0.36 – $0.40
1/26/2025 $0.26 / lb−$0.12$0.26 – $0.26
12/9/2024 $0.38 / lb— no change$0.38 – $0.38
11/14/2024 $0.38 / lb−$0.02$0.36 – $0.41
10/7/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.02$0.40 – $0.40
9/20/2024 $0.38 / lb−$0.01$0.34 – $0.41
9/8/2024 $0.39 / lb+$0.01$0.39 – $0.39
8/9/2024 $0.38 / lb−$0.01$0.38 – $0.38
7/17/2024 $0.39 / lb−$0.05$0.37 – $0.42
6/15/2024 $0.44 / lb+$0.04$0.44 – $0.44
6/14/2024 $0.40 / lb−$0.04$0.40 – $0.40
6/1/2024 $0.44 / lb−$0.11$0.42 – $0.46
5/28/2024 $0.55 / lb+$0.14$0.55 – $0.55
4/24/2024 $0.41 / lb−$0.02$0.41 – $0.41
2/29/2024 $0.43 / lb+$0.04$0.43 – $0.43
11/30/2023 $0.39 / lb+$0.01$0.39 – $0.39
10/31/2023 $0.38 / lb−$0.07$0.38 – $0.38
10/4/2023 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
10/1/2023 $0.50 / lb+$0.12$0.50 – $0.50
9/30/2023 $0.38 / lb−$0.03$0.35 – $0.40
5/28/2023 $0.41 / lb−$0.02$0.38 – $0.43
3/25/2023 $0.43 / lb−$0.08$0.41 – $0.45
1/28/2023 $0.51 / lb+$0.12$0.51 – $0.51
11/27/2022 $0.39 / lb+$0.07$0.35 – $0.43
9/29/2022 $0.32 / lb−$0.01$0.28 – $0.37
8/19/2022 $0.33 / lb+$0.08$0.33 – $0.33
8/12/2022 $0.25 / lb−$0.05$0.24 – $0.27
7/6/2022 $0.30 / lb−$0.41$0.28 – $0.32
5/20/2022 $0.71 / lb−$0.11$0.68 – $0.75
1/29/2022 $0.82 / lb+$0.04$0.76 – $0.84
1/4/2022 $0.78 / lb+$0.06$0.78 – $0.78
12/29/2021 $0.72 / lb−$0.05$0.72 – $0.72
12/26/2021 $0.77 / lb+$0.03$0.77 – $0.77
12/2/2021 $0.74 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.81
10/28/2021 $0.69 / lb+$0.04$0.68 – $0.72
10/15/2021 $0.65 / lb−$0.04$0.65 – $0.65
9/25/2021 $0.69 / lb−$0.02$0.65 – $0.72
9/17/2021 $0.71 / lb— no change$0.71 – $0.71
8/3/2021 $0.71 / lb+$0.15$0.67 – $0.74
6/14/2021 $0.56 / lb+$0.02$0.53 – $0.60
5/10/2021 $0.54 / lb+$0.01$0.52 – $0.55
4/22/2021 $0.53 / lb+$0.02$0.53 – $0.53
4/21/2021 $0.51 / lb−$0.07$0.47 – $0.54
4/11/2021 $0.58 / lb+$0.06$0.58 – $0.58
3/6/2021 $0.52 / lb−$0.09$0.52 – $0.52
2/26/2021 $0.61 / lb+$0.09$0.58 – $0.65
1/28/2021 $0.52 / lb−$0.05$0.49 – $0.54
1/20/2021 $0.57 / lb+$0.06$0.54 – $0.60