ScrapHeavy Cast Iron Scrap Prices in Kankakee
Current Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at scrap yards in Kankakee, Illinois. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Cast Iron (Heavy) Price
National high for this grade: $0.13 / lb.
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $0.10): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.10): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.10+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rates in this area.
Cast Iron (Heavy) price reference for Kankakee, Illinois
Scrap yards in Kankakee, Illinois don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.10 / lb). 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. →
Top Paying Scrap Yards for Cast Iron (Heavy) in Kankakee, IL
These are scrap yards in Kankakee, Illinois 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 (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.10 / lb |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.13 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.13 / lb |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.12 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.11 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.10 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.10 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.08 / lb |
| Steel Turnings | $0.05 / lb |
| Wire Fence | $0.04 / lb |
Historical Cast Iron (Heavy) Price Trends
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Cast Iron (Heavy): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Cast Iron (Heavy): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 (current) | $0.1889 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.09 (47.1%) |
| March 2026 | $0.1774 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.08 (43.6%) |
| February 2026 | $0.1697 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41.1%) |
| January 2026 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.9%) |
| December 2025 | $0.1653 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.5%) |
| November 2025 | $0.1626 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.5%) |
| October 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| September 2025 | $0.1557 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.2%) |
| August 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| July 2025 | $0.1592 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37.2%) |
| June 2025 | $0.1550 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (41.9%) |
| May 2025 | $0.1579 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43%) |
| April 2025 | $0.1594 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43.5%) |
Cast Iron (Heavy) Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10 / lb | — no change | $0.10 – $0.10 |
Heavy Metal Paydays: Maximizing Your Cast Iron Haul
When you are hauling ferrous metals, Cast Iron (Heavy) is the kind of weight that makes a trip to the yard worthwhile. Unlike thin sheet metal or light appliances, heavy cast provides massive density, meaning your payload racks up pounds incredibly fast. Our data tracks national floors sitting around $0.08 per pound for mixed or oversized loads, while properly prepped, heavy cast chunks can push up to $0.13 per pound at competitive buyers. The national average currently holds steady at $0.10. To secure those top-tier payouts, you have to know exactly what you are throwing on your flatbed and how to prep it.
The Sledgehammer Rule: Prepping and Sorting Heavy Cast
The scale master is always watching. One of the easiest ways to kill your payout is laziness in the sorting bin. If you let thin, cheap metal or Wire Fence get mixed in with your heavy cast radiators or boiler pieces, the yard will downgrade the entire load. Selling heavy cast as lower-grade shred or sheet iron can cost you an estimated $0.06 per pound in lost value. Keep it separated and keep it clean.
Yard Pro Tip: Cast iron behaves very differently from standard steel. If you aren't sure if a heavy rusty piece is cast iron or just thick structural steel, hit an edge with a sledgehammer. Cast iron is incredibly brittle—it will crack, shatter, or chip. Steel will merely dent or bend. If you have a grinder handy, touch the wheel to the metal: cast iron throws short, dull red or orange sparks, while standard steel throws long, bright white streaks.
Scale buyers evaluate your haul based on density and prep. Here is a quick breakdown of how your iron is judged:
| Load Condition | Buyer's Verdict |
|---|---|
| Clean, Heavy Cast | Thick pieces like old radiators, boiler sections, or heavy machinery bases. Free of dirt and non-ferrous attachments. Pays top dollar. |
| Mixed / Oversized | Massive unbroken pieces that require the yard to torch them down, or bins contaminated with light sheet iron. Automatic downgrade at the scale. |
Where Scrappers Find the Heavy Iron
You don't usually find heavy cast in everyday residential trash. The real weight is found in industrial tear-outs, old farm equipment, and vintage plumbing upgrades. Keep an eye out for antique clawfoot tubs, massive farm tractor wheel weights, old cast iron soil pipes, and heavy commercial machinery bases. Local demand Kankakee will dictate minor price shifts, as yards have to factor in freight costs to transport this incredibly dense material to the nearest foundry or shredder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are scrap yards paying for heavy cast iron?
Nationally, yards are paying an average of $0.10 per pound for clean Cast Iron (Heavy). Pricing for ferrous metals is tied to broader commodity markets like the CME, and local yards generally pay about 47.4% below the spot price to cover their freight and handling overhead.
What is the difference between Heavy Cast Iron and HMS?
Heavy Melting Steel (#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) and #2 Prepared Steel) refers to wrought iron or steel scrap that is thick enough to be charged directly into a furnace. Cast iron, while also thick and heavy, has a much higher carbon content and is melted differently. Yards usually sort them separately, though pricing can sometimes be similar depending on current foundry demand.
Can I mix cast iron auto parts with heavy cast?
Generally, no. Things like brake rotors, drums, and engine blocks are often bought specifically as Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums). They have different specific metal alloy compositions and often carry heavy oil or grease. Always keep auto cast in a separate pile from your heavy plumbing cast or radiators to avoid confusion at the scale.
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