Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 9/1/2026.
$202/ ton−$22 (12.5%)
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: $202
Lowest price $157
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $246 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Trenton, New Jersey

Scrap buy price in Trenton, New Jersey — $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 $134 to $202.
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.

Light Iron & Shredder price reference for Trenton (New Jersey)

Scrap yards in Trenton (New Jersey) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($202 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Light Iron & Shredder prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Trenton

These are scrap yards in Trenton (New Jersey) that recently updated Light Iron & Shredder 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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Scarpati Recycling and Auto Salvage

Listed as: Light Iron
1300-1350 New York Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638 Plan route
$157/ ton

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Compare Light Iron & Shredder prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

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

Current price Light Iron & Shredder
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -0.9%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 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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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Light Iron & Shredder at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Light Iron & Shredder at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Light Iron & Shredder

The table below shows the daily price history for Light Iron & Shredder 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−$22$157 – $157
4/6/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
2/17/2026 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
2/1/2026 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
12/15/2025 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
10/31/2024 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
5/27/2024 $90 / ton−$134$90 – $90
5/22/2024 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
11/30/2023 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179