ScrapCurrent #2 Prepared Steel Scrap Prices in Ohio
Check today’s scrap #2 Prepared Steel prices in Ohio and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per ton for your #2 prepared steel — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for #2 Prepared Steel
- Low (around $202): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($224): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($224+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Where to sell #2 Prepared Steel in Ohio
Scrap yards in Ohio buying #2 Prepared Steel — 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| #2 Prepared Steel | $224 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $278 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $227 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $224 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $202 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $187 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $157 / ton |
| Rebar | $157 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $112 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $90 / ton |
Daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel
The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Prepared 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.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $224 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 | |
| 3/26/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/23/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 2/11/2026 | $224 / ton | −$67 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/22/2025 | $291 / ton | +$90 | $291 – $291 |
| 10/9/2024 | $202 / ton | −$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 8/6/2024 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 2/27/2024 | $269 / ton | +$90 | $269 – $269 |
| 10/1/2023 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 6/5/2023 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 5/15/2023 | $202 / ton | −$45 | $202 – $202 |
| 3/30/2023 | $246 / ton | +$90 | $246 – $246 |
| 1/31/2023 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 10/4/2022 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 5/20/2022 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 11/26/2021 | $224 / ton | +$112 | $224 – $224 |
| 7/4/2020 | $112 / ton | +$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 5/3/2020 | $90 / ton | −$22 | $90 – $90 |
| 2/21/2020 | $112 / ton | −$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 1/21/2020 | $134 / ton | +$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 12/22/2019 | $112 / ton | +$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 10/21/2019 | $90 / ton | −$22 | $90 – $90 |
| 9/24/2019 | $112 / ton | −$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 8/24/2019 | $134 / ton | +$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 6/22/2019 | $112 / ton | −$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 5/22/2019 | $134 / ton | −$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 4/21/2019 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 3/20/2019 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 1/15/2019 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 12/14/2018 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 10/12/2018 | $157 / ton | +$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 9/10/2018 | $134 / ton | −$45 | $134 – $134 |
| 8/10/2018 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 7/9/2018 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 2/1/2018 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 1/1/2018 | $157 / ton | +$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 11/30/2017 | $134 / ton | −$45 | $134 – $134 |
| 8/29/2017 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 7/1/2017 | $157 / ton | +$45 | $157 – $157 |
| 1/1/2017 | $112 / ton | −$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 5/28/2016 | $134 / ton | +$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 4/27/2016 | $112 / ton | +$45 | $112 – $112 |
| 3/24/2016 | $67 / ton | −$112 | $67 – $67 |
| 2/1/2015 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 6/28/2014 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
Map of scrap yards buying #2 Prepared Steel
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #2 Prepared Steel. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.