Average scrap price for 300 Series Stainless Steel

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/15/2026.
$0.39/ lb+$0.03 (8.6%)
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: $0.39
Lowest price $0.38
Highest price$0.38Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.45 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Columbia, Pennsylvania

Scrap buy price in Columbia, Pennsylvania — $0.38 / 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 $0.30 to $0.38.
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.

300 Series Stainless Steel price reference for Columbia (Pennsylvania)

Scrap yards in Columbia (Pennsylvania) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.39 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. 300 Series Stainless Steel prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell 300 Series Stainless Steel in Columbia

These are scrap yards in Columbia (Pennsylvania) that recently updated 300 Series Stainless Steel 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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Sahd Metal Recycling

Listed as: Stainless steel
1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 Plan route
$0.38/ lb

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Compare 300 Series Stainless Steel prices with other Stainless Steel grades

See the exact price difference between 300 Series Stainless Steel and similar grades like 316 Stainless Steel or 304 Stainless Steel. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price 300 Series Stainless Steel
300 Series Stainless Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.39 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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316 Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Mix it with 300 Series Stainless Steel?They'll pay $0.39 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.42 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +23.2%
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304 Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.7%
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Daily price history for 300 Series Stainless Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for 300 Series Stainless Steel 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 (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.38 / lb+$0.03$0.38 – $0.38
3/22/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35