Average scrap price for Cast Iron (Heavy)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/27/2026.
$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: $291 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Marinette, Wisconsin

Scrap buy price in Marinette, Wisconsin — $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 $179 to $224.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~52.6% (-$224/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 37%–64%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Cast Iron (Heavy) price reference for Marinette (Wisconsin)

Scrap yards in Marinette (Wisconsin) 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. Cast Iron (Heavy) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Cast Iron (Heavy) in Marinette

These are scrap yards in Marinette (Wisconsin) that recently updated Cast Iron (Heavy) 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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Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling

Listed as: Cast Iron – Sewer, Stove, Tubs
W1311 WI-64, Marinette, WI 54143 Plan route
$157/ ton

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Compare Cast Iron (Heavy) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Cast Iron (Heavy) 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 Cast Iron (Heavy)
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$295 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.1%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated prices in Wisconsin
Avg price:$291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -3.8%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +2.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +4.2%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$242 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$190 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.1%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +7.1%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$97 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +37.5%
Price analytics
Rebar Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price chart: Cast Iron (Heavy) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$202
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$235 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$436 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between CME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Cast Iron (Heavy) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Cast Iron (Heavy) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 64%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (61% – 67%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (/ ton)Scrap yard price (/ ton)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$436 / ton$157 / ton−$279 (64%)
April 2026$419 / ton$224 / ton−$195 (46.6%)
March 2026$397 / ton$246 / ton−$151 (38%)
February 2026$380 / ton$202 / ton−$179 (47%)
January 2026$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (40.9%)
December 2025$370 / ton$224 / ton−$146 (39.5%)
November 2025$364 / ton$224 / ton−$140 (38.5%)
October 2025$356 / ton$224 / ton−$132 (37%)
September 2025$349 / ton$202 / ton−$147 (42.2%)
August 2025$356 / ton$224 / ton−$132 (37%)
July 2025$357 / ton$224 / ton−$133 (37.2%)
June 2025$347 / ton$202 / ton−$146 (41.9%)
May 2025$354 / ton$202 / ton−$152 (43%)
April 2025$361 / ton$224 / ton−$137 (38%)
March 2025$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (40.9%)
February 2025$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
January 2025$355 / ton$202 / ton−$154 (43.3%)
December 2024$356 / ton$202 / ton−$155 (43.4%)
November 2024$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
October 2024$388 / ton$224 / ton−$164 (42.3%)
September 2024$377 / ton$224 / ton−$153 (40.5%)
August 2024$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
July 2024$392 / ton$246 / ton−$145 (37.1%)
June 2024$389 / ton$224 / ton−$165 (42.4%)
May 2024$393 / ton$224 / ton−$169 (43%)

Daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy)

The table below shows the daily price history for Cast Iron (Heavy) 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
4/26/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/25/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/24/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
2/17/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
5/13/2025 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
4/26/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
3/17/2025 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
1/23/2025 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
12/11/2024 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179