Average scrap price for #2 Prepared Steel

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/10/2026.
$224/ ton−$22 (7.7%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $224
Lowest price $269
Highest price$269Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Bloomington, Indiana

Scrap buy price in Bloomington, Indiana — $0.12 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $269 to $291.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

#2 Prepared Steel price reference for Bloomington (Indiana)

Scrap yards in Bloomington (Indiana) 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. #2 Prepared Steel prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell #2 Prepared Steel in Bloomington

These are scrap yards in Bloomington (Indiana) that recently updated #2 Prepared Steel 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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JB's Salvage, Inc

Listed as: Short Steel
1803 Fountain Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404 Plan route
$269/ ton

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Compare #2 Prepared Steel prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between #2 Prepared Steel and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or #1 Prepared Steel (HMS). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price #2 Prepared Steel
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -2.5%
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Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -19.1%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -2.5%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$144 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$101 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +12.5%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel 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.

DateAvg price (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$269 / ton−$22$269 – $269