Average scrap price for 304 Stainless Steel

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/22/2026.
$0.33/ lb+$0.02 (8.7%)
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: $0.33
Lowest price $0.25
Highest price$0.25Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.40 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Charlotte, North Carolina

Scrap buy price in Charlotte, North Carolina — $0.25 / 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 $0.23 to $0.25.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
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High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

304 Stainless Steel price reference for Charlotte (North Carolina)

Scrap yards in Charlotte (North Carolina) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.35 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. 304 Stainless Steel prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell 304 Stainless Steel in Charlotte

These are scrap yards in Charlotte (North Carolina) that recently updated 304 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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CMC Recycling

Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
410 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206 Plan route
$0.25/ lb

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Compare 304 Stainless Steel prices with other Stainless Steel grades

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

Current price 304 Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.33 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.7%
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316 Stainless Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Mix it with 304 Stainless Steel?They'll pay $0.33 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.48 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +23.2%
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300 Series Stainless Steel Estimated prices in North Carolina
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for 304 Stainless Steel

The table below shows the daily price history for 304 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)
$0.25 / lb+$0.02$0.25 – $0.25
1/13/2026 $0.23 / lb−$0.02$0.23 – $0.23
11/26/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
3/28/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.02$0.35 – $0.35
2/29/2024 $0.33 / lb+$0.03$0.33 – $0.33
1/28/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
9/29/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
6/16/2022 $0.20 / lb−$0.15$0.20 – $0.20
5/20/2022 $0.35 / lb+$0.10$0.35 – $0.35
2/1/2022 $0.25 / lb−$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
1/29/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.09$0.40 – $0.40