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Steel & Iron (Ferrous) Scrap Prices in Columbia

In-depth analytics for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) prices in Columbia. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with CME Steel/Iron exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.

Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.

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Price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 5 grades, price is steady for 4 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Steel Turnings+16.7%🠅$112 / ton Cast Iron (Heavy)+11.0%🠅$224 / ton Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)+7.6%🠅$291 / ton Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)+6.6%🠅$224 / ton

Prices down for these grades:

Tin (Sheet Metal)7.9%🠇$179 / ton

Data source: 1 local yard + U.S. national averages (Columbia (Pennsylvania)).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $134 to $246. All values are per ton.

Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today

Category Grades

The Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category has 11 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.

Data Sources

Data source: live prices from 0 local yards Columbia (Pennsylvania).

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Steel & Iron (Ferrous) in Columbia (Pennsylvania)

Local scrap yards in Columbia (Pennsylvania) sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Steel & Iron (Ferrous) prices across the U.S. →

Steel & Iron (Ferrous) scrap prices by grade in Columbia

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for Columbia (Pennsylvania). Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$291 / tonRange: $224 – $358 / ton

Trend for 30 days: -2.2%

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+7.6% / 90 days

Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$269 / tonRange: $246 – $291 / ton

Trend for 90 days: +7.6%

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+2.6% / 30 days

#2 Prepared Steel U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$235 / tonRange: $202 – $269 / ton

Trend for 30 days: +2.6%

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Light Iron & Shredder U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$213 / tonRange: $179 – $246 / ton

Trend for 30 days: +1.8%

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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+11.0% / 30 days

Cast Iron (Heavy) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton

Trend for 30 days: +11.0%

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+6.6% / 30 days

Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$179 / tonRange: $134 – $224 / ton

Trend for 30 days: +6.6%

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Tin (Sheet Metal) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$146 / tonRange: $112 – $179 / ton

Trend for 30 days: -7.9%

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Wire Fence U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+16.7% / 6 mo.

Steel Turnings U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$101 / tonRange: $90 – $112 / ton

Trend for 6 mo.: +16.7%

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Rebar U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$67 / tonRange: $67 – $67 / ton

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in Columbia

Live prices from local scrap yards in Columbia (Pennsylvania). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 6/15/2026

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Columbia, Pennsylvania•4 grades on price list

Prepared Steel

$157 / ton|🠇 $45 (22%)

Machinery

$112 / ton|🠇 $22 (17%)

Cast Iron Rotors

$202 / ton|🠇 $22 (10%)

Lite Iron

$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)

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Calculate the value of your ferrous scrap (steel and iron) lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Columbia (Pennsylvania).

Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums)$224 – $358 / tonPlate & Structural Steel (P&S)$246 – $291 / ton#2 Prepared Steel$202 – $269 / tonLight Iron & Shredder$179 – $246 / ton#1 Prepared Steel (HMS)$179 – $224 / tonCast Iron (Heavy)$179 – $224 / tonUnprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)$134 – $224 / tonTin (Sheet Metal)$112 – $179 / tonWire Fence$112 – $112 / tonSteel Turnings$90 – $112 / tonRebar$67 – $67 / ton

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Map of scrap yards buying ferrous scrap (steel and iron)

The map below shows yards currently listing prices for ferrous scrap (steel and iron). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates for all grades at local yards.