Average scrap price for Cast Iron (Heavy)

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 6/6/2026.
$157/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $157
Lowest price $157
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers California

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.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $90 to $157.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~40.0% (+$45/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 5%–51%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Where to sell Cast Iron (Heavy) in California

Scrap yards in California buying Cast Iron (Heavy) — with current per ton rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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San Jacinto Recycling Center

Listed as: Cast Iron
658 W Esplanade Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583 Plan route
$157/ ton

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Compare Cast Iron (Heavy) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Cast Iron (Heavy) and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Cast Iron (Heavy)
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$336 / ton
Mix it with Cast Iron (Heavy)?They'll pay $157 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.7%
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Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$272 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -3.1%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$254 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -5.7%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$186 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.3%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$140 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.2%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: Cast Iron (Heavy) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$157
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$54 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.

Monthly spread: Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 50.5%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (48% – 54%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (/ ton)Scrap yard price (/ ton)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$104 / ton$157 / ton+$53 (50.5%)
May 2026$112 / ton$90 / ton−$22 (19.7%)
April 2026$108 / ton$112 / ton+$4 (4%)
March 2026$105 / ton$112 / ton+$7 (6.6%)
February 2026$103 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.7%)
January 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (17%)
December 2025$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (16.8%)
November 2025$106 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (15.6%)
October 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
September 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
August 2025$105 / ton$90 / ton−$15 (14.3%)
July 2025$102 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.5%)
June 2025$101 / ton$90 / ton−$11 (11.3%)

Daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy)

The table below shows the daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy) 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)
$157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
6/4/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
4/13/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157