Steel & Iron (Ferrous) Scrap Price Trends

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 9 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.08 to $0.08.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (CME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~61.0% (-$0.12 / lb). Based on 11 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 38%–80%.
✓ All 11 grades are within normal market range

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

Local scrap yards in Ohio 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. →

Current Steel & Iron (Ferrous) Payouts by Grade

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for Ohio. 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.

#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.12 / lbRange: $0.11 – $0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.6%
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Avg. Price:$0.11 / lbRange: $0.11 – $0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.10 / lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.10 / lbRange: $0.09 – $0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.08 / lbRange: $0.08 – $0.08 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.07 / lbRange: $0.07 – $0.07 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.07 / lbRange: $0.06 – $0.07 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.06 / lbRange: $0.06 – $0.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.05 / lbRange: $0.05 – $0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+8.3% / 90 days
Wire Fence U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.05 / lbRange: $0.04 – $0.05 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.3%
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Steel Turnings Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.04 / lbRange: $0.04 – $0.04 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top Yards Buying Ferrous Scrap in Ohio

Live prices from local scrap yards in Ohio. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 4/4/2026

1 Shot Recycling

Bradford, Ohio6 grades on price list
SHORT IRON
$0.09 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (10%)
LIGHT TORCH
$0.07 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (40%)
FENCE / REBAR
$0.06 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (14%)
AUTO CAST / BRAKE DRUMS
$0.10 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (9%)
SHEET IRON / MISC. STEEL
$0.08 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (11%)
STEEL SHAVINGS & TURNINGS
$0.04 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (20%)
Updated 3/26/2026

Livingston & Co., Inc.

Portsmouth, Ohio5 grades on price list
SHORT IRON
$0.10 / lb|🠇 $0.02 (17%)
4ft PLATE AND STRUCTURAL
$0.11 / lb|🠇 $0.02 (15%)
LONG IRON
$0.06 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (14%)
STOVE CAST
$0.07 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (13%)
SHEET METAL & TIN MIX
$0.05 / lb|🠇 $0.02 (29%)

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Steel & Iron (Ferrous) Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (CME). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

Calculate Your Ferrous Scrap Load Value

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 Ohio.

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Grade Value: Density, Prep, and Mill Demand

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) $0.19 CME$0.12
High Grade62%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) $0.19 CME$0.11
High Grade57%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) $0.19 CME$0.10
High Grade51%
#2 Prepared Steel $0.19 CME$0.10
High Grade49%
Light Iron & Shredder $0.19 CME$0.08
Mid Grade41%
Cast Iron (Heavy) $0.19 CME$0.07
Mid Grade36%
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) $0.19 CME$0.07
Low Grade33%
Rebar $0.19 CME$0.06
Low Grade31%
Tin (Sheet Metal) $0.19 CME$0.05
Low Grade26%
Wire Fence $0.19 CME$0.05
Low Grade23%
Steel Turnings $0.19 CME$0.04
Low Grade21%

📊 What Determines Ferrous Grade Value:

  • Density & Thickness: Mills want heavy melting steel (HMS). Quarter-inch thick plate pays massively more than thin gauge tin.
  • Preparation: If a yard has to torch your 10-foot I-beam down to a 3-foot section, they'll buy it as Unprepared and pay you less.
  • Contamination: Dirt, concrete on rebar, or heavy rust scale will get your load downgraded to shred.
  • Market Spread: Local demand and the 61% margin against the CME dictate what the scale actually pays.
💡 Pro tip: Always separate your clean rotors and heavy cast iron from your basic light iron. Mixing them means the yard will pay the lowest common denominator price for the whole load.