ScrapCurrent #2 Prepared Steel Scrap Prices in Birmingham
Current #2 Prepared Steel prices at scrap yards in Birmingham (Alabama). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #2 Prepared Steel
National high for this grade: $269 / ton.
Scrap buy price in Birmingham, Alabama — $0.08 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#2 Prepared Steel price reference for Birmingham (Alabama)
Scrap yards in Birmingham (Alabama) 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 Birmingham
These are scrap yards in Birmingham (Alabama) 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| #2 Prepared Steel | $224 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $265 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $265 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $207 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $202 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $202 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $179 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $157 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $101 / ton |
| Rebar | $67 / ton |
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.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 | |
| 3/14/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 3/13/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/11/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 3/10/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/2/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 3/1/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/26/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/25/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/24/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/21/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/20/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/13/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/12/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/10/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/9/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/7/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/6/2026 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 1/16/2026 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/23/2025 | $224 / ton | +$67 | $224 – $224 |
| 1/26/2025 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 6/1/2024 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 2/29/2024 | $202 / ton | +$67 | $202 – $202 |
| 10/31/2023 | $134 / ton | −$45 | $134 – $134 |
| 5/1/2022 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 1/5/2022 | $224 / ton | +$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 8/3/2021 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 2/26/2021 | $179 / ton | +$45 | $179 – $179 |
Map of scrap yards buying #2 Prepared Steel
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #2 Prepared Steel. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.