SchrottHeavy Cast Iron Scrap Prices in California
Current national data shows Cast Iron (Heavy) averaging $0.10 per pound. Find the most competitive local scrap yards in California and ensure you get top dollar for those heavy radiators and machinery bases.
Average Cast Iron (Heavy) Price
Scrap buy price in California — $0.07 / 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.
Top Paying Scrap Yards for Cast Iron (Heavy) in California
Don't leave money on the scale by taking the first price you hear. Compare local yard payouts in California against the national benchmark of $0.10/lb. Always call ahead to confirm their current rates and heavy iron grading standards before loading up your flatbed.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.07 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.16 / lb |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.13 / lb |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.12 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.11 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.08 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.08 / lb |
| Rebar | $0.06 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.05 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $0.1943 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.12 (64%) |
| April 2026 | $0.1872 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.09 (46.6%) |
| 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%) |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.07 / lb | — no change | $0.07 – $0.07 |
Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap prices in California on the map
The map shows cities in California with Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Cast Iron (Heavy) prices in that location.