SchrottPlate & Structural Steel (P&S) Scrap Prices in New Jersey
Current national averages for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) are tracking around $0.13 per pound. Check the latest prices below to see what buyers in New Jersey are paying for properly cut, prepared structural loads right now.
Average Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Price
Scrap buy price in New Jersey — $0.09 / 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.
Where to Sell Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) in New Jersey
Don't just dump your heavy structural steel at the first scale you see. Our data shows that while the national baseline sits between $0.12 and $0.14, local buyers in New Jersey might offer premiums for clean, properly dimensioned P&S. Always compare local rates and call ahead to confirm their maximum length requirements before hauling your heavy loads.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.09 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.13 / lb |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.12 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.11 / lb |
| Rebar | $0.10 / lb |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.09 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.08 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.07 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.07 / lb |
| Steel Turnings | $0.05 / lb |
| Wire Fence | $0.04 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for Plate & Structural Steel
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.
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $0.1943 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.10 (53.7%) |
| April 2026 | $0.1872 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (41.2%) |
| 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 | $0.1574 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.8%) |
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.09 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.09 – $0.09 | |
| 3/16/2026 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 3/13/2026 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.09 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.09 – $0.09 |
| 1/15/2026 | $0.10 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) scrap prices in New Jersey on the map
The map shows cities in New Jersey with Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices in that location.