Average scrap price for 316 Stainless Steel

365-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 3/4/2026.
$0.60/ lb+$0.10 (20%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.60
Lowest price ⓘ$0.52
Highest price$0.75Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
  • Low (around $0.52): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.60): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.75+): 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 $0.50 to $0.75.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell 316 Stainless Steel in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying 316 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 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Stainless Steel – 316 Clean
9105 Burrough Dover Ln, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Plan route
$0.52/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Stainless Steel – 316 Clean
610 Crescent Blvd, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Plan route
$0.52/ lb
Updated 273 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: 316 Stainless Steel (Non-Magnetic)
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$0.75/ lb

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Compare 316 Stainless Steel prices with other Stainless Steel grades

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

Current price 316 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
300 Series Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -5.6%
Price analytics
304 Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.33 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.3%
Price analytics

Daily price history for 316 Stainless Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for 316 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)
$0.60 / lb+$0.10$0.52 – $0.52
2/17/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
2/3/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.16$0.75 – $0.75
11/11/2025 $0.59 / lb+$0.01$0.50 – $0.67
7/1/2025 $0.58 / lb−$0.09$0.50 – $0.65
5/28/2025 $0.67 / lb−$0.05$0.67 – $0.67
4/21/2025 $0.72 / lb+$0.10$0.72 – $0.72
4/20/2025 $0.62 / lb−$0.10$0.62 – $0.62
4/14/2025 $0.72 / lb+$0.17$0.72 – $0.72
1/19/2025 $0.55 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.60
1/9/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.07$0.60 – $0.60
11/14/2024 $0.53 / lb+$0.03$0.53 – $0.53
9/19/2024 $0.50 / lb−$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
8/29/2024 $0.60 / lb−$0.09$0.60 – $0.60
8/15/2024 $0.69 / lb+$0.04$0.65 – $0.73
8/1/2024 $0.65 / lb+$0.02$0.65 – $0.65
7/23/2024 $0.63 / lb+$0.06$0.63 – $0.63
6/18/2024 $0.57 / lb−$0.10$0.52 – $0.67
5/25/2024 $0.67 / lb+$0.01$0.67 – $0.67
12/16/2023 $0.66 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.72
11/17/2023 $0.61 / lb+$0.01$0.55 – $0.67
9/30/2023 $0.60 / lb+$0.15$0.60 – $0.60
12/7/2022 $0.45 / lb+$0.15$0.45 – $0.45
11/27/2022 $0.30 / lb−$0.24$0.25 – $0.35
8/12/2022 $0.54 / lb−$0.16$0.54 – $0.54
7/6/2022 $0.70 / lb−$0.30$0.70 – $0.70
5/30/2022 $1.00 / lb+$0.40$1.00 – $1.00
5/23/2022 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
5/14/2022 $0.60 / lb−$0.50$0.60 – $0.60
4/16/2022 $1.10 / lb+$0.10$1.10 – $1.10
3/19/2022 $1.00 / lb+$0.12$1.00 – $1.00
1/12/2022 $0.88 / lb+$0.08$0.88 – $0.88
12/4/2021 $0.80 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.85
8/23/2021 $0.70 / lb+$0.15$0.70 – $0.70
1/26/2021 $0.55 / lb+$0.07$0.55 – $0.55
10/29/2020 $0.48 / lb+$0.06$0.48 – $0.48
8/9/2020 $0.42 / lb−$0.11$0.42 – $0.42
10/22/2019 $0.53 / lb+$0.03$0.53 – $0.53
9/16/2019 $0.50 / lb+$0.02$0.50 – $0.50
8/23/2018 $0.48 / lb+$0.03$0.48 – $0.48
8/6/2018 $0.45 / lb+$0.09$0.45 – $0.45