Price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Stainless Steel category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.35 to $0.49.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Stainless Steel category has 4 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 1 local yard West Virginia.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Stainless Steel in West Virginia

Local scrap yards in West Virginia 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. Stainless Steel prices across the U.S. →

Stainless Steel scrap prices by grade in West Virginia

Here is the Stainless Steel data we have on file for West Virginia. 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.

18/8 Stainless Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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316 Stainless Steel Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+5.6% / 90 days
300 Series Stainless Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.48/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.6%
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304 Stainless Steel Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.30/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for stainless steel scrap in West Virginia

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

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Updated 9/6/2026

Atlas Metal Recycling

Ceredo, West Virginia•2 grades on price list
304 Stainless Steel
$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (40%)
316 Stainless Steel
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (150%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Fairmont, West Virginia•1 grade on price list
Stainless (non-magnetic)
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (25%)
Updated 2/17/2026

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables

Nitro, West Virginia•1 grade on price list
Stainless
$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (11%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Elkins Metal Recycling

Elkins, West Virginia•1 grade on price list
Stainless (non-magnetic)
$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (20%)
Updated 1/10/2026

Ashley Metal Recycling LLC

Mineral Wells, West Virginia•1 grade on price list
Stainless (non-magnetic)
$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (20%)

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Buyout price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for stainless steel scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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