Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/3/2026.
$179/ ton+$45 (25%)
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: $179
Lowest price ⓘ$224
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Nebraska

Scrap buy price in Nebraska — $0.10 / 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 $179 to $224.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Light Iron & Shredder price reference for Nebraska

Scrap yards in Nebraska don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($179 / 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 Nebraska

These are scrap yards in Nebraska 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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Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction (Non-Retail Location)

Listed as: Sheet Iron
12304 Cary Cir, La Vista, NE 68128 Plan route
$224/ 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) or Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums). 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:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$287 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$279 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +4.5%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$227 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -9.8%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$172 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +8.3%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$166 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +5.5%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / 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:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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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)
$224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
2/17/2026 $179 / ton−$157$179 – $179
9/2/2025 $336 / ton+$157$336 – $336
7/16/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
5/16/2025 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
3/18/2025 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
11/9/2024 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
7/23/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
2/29/2024 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
10/4/2023 $157 / ton−$179$157 – $157
3/31/2023 $336 / ton+$179$336 – $336
12/4/2022 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/17/2022 $179 / ton−$90$179 – $179
5/28/2022 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
4/13/2022 $314 / ton+$90$314 – $314
1/17/2022 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
7/26/2021 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
4/21/2021 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
10/29/2020 $134 / ton+$45$134 – $134
8/15/2020 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
12/6/2019 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
8/26/2019 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
4/15/2019 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
11/15/2017 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
9/16/2017 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
5/20/2017 $202 / ton+$67$202 – $202
12/20/2016 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
11/4/2016 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
8/28/2016 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
5/23/2016 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
4/21/2016 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
3/28/2016 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
2/5/2016 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
2/4/2016 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
1/21/2016 $67 / ton−$157$67 – $67
10/25/2015 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
3/29/2015 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
12/25/2014 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
11/1/2014 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
10/1/2014 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
1/12/2014 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
11/27/2013 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246