ScrapHeavy Cast Iron Scrap Prices in Connecticut
Current Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at scrap yards in Connecticut. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for Cast Iron (Heavy)
National high for this grade: $314 / ton.
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $179): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($179): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($179+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Cast Iron (Heavy) price reference for Connecticut
Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($224 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Cast Iron (Heavy) prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell Cast Iron (Heavy) in Connecticut
These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Cast Iron (Heavy) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $179 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $366 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $286 / ton |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $246 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $179 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $157 / ton |
| Rebar | $140 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $134 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $112 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $101 / ton |
Price chart: Cast Iron (Heavy) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data
This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.
Current Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Monthly spread: Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron
| Period | World price (/ ton) | Scrap yard price (/ ton) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $428 / ton | $179 / ton | −$248 (58.1%) |
| April 2026 | $419 / ton | $202 / ton | −$218 (51.9%) |
| March 2026 | $397 / ton | $202 / ton | −$196 (49.3%) |
| February 2026 | $380 / ton | $224 / ton | −$156 (41.1%) |
| January 2026 | $379 / ton | $224 / ton | −$155 (40.9%) |
| December 2025 | $370 / ton | $224 / ton | −$146 (39.5%) |
| November 2025 | $364 / ton | $224 / ton | −$140 (38.5%) |
| October 2025 | $356 / ton | $224 / ton | −$132 (37%) |
| September 2025 | $349 / ton | $202 / ton | −$147 (42.2%) |
| August 2025 | $356 / ton | $224 / ton | −$132 (37%) |
| July 2025 | $357 / ton | $224 / ton | −$133 (37.2%) |
| June 2025 | $347 / ton | $202 / ton | −$146 (41.9%) |
| May 2025 | $347 / ton | $202 / ton | −$145 (41.8%) |
Daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy)
The table below shows the daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy) 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.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 | |
| 5/23/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 5/20/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 5/19/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 5/17/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 5/15/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 5/12/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 5/11/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 5/10/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 4/27/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 4/25/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/20/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 4/14/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/13/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 4/11/2026 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 4/8/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/5/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 4/4/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 4/3/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 4/2/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 3/30/2026 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/29/2026 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 3/26/2026 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/25/2026 | $202 / ton | +$45 | $202 – $202 |
| 3/23/2026 | $157 / ton | −$45 | $157 – $157 |
| 3/22/2026 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
Map of scrap yards buying Cast Iron (Heavy)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Cast Iron (Heavy). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.