Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$134/ ton+$22 (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: $134
Lowest price $112
Highest price$112Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $291 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Connecticut

Scrap buy price in Connecticut — $0.05 / 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 $90 to $224.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~20.0% (+$22/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 7%–29%
✓ 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 (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Light Iron & Shredder price reference for Connecticut

Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($246 / 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 Connecticut

These are scrap yards in Connecticut 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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Updated 123 days ago

Rubino Brothers Derby

Listed as: Light Iron
2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 Plan route
$112/ ton
Updated 183 days ago

Fowler's Auto Wrecking Inc - Belltown Recycling Center

Listed as: Light Iron
24 Old Coach Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424 Plan route
$90/ 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 #2 Prepared Steel 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:$134 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$246 / ton
Mix it with Light Iron & Shredder?They'll pay $134 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -5.7%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$336 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.7%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$272 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -3.1%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$140 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.2%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -1.3%
Price analytics
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:$108 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Current Light Iron & Shredder scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$134
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$31 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.

Monthly spread: Light Iron & Shredder scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Light Iron & Shredder prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 7.5%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (5% – 11%). 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
June 2026 (current)$104 / ton$112 / ton+$8 (7.5%)
May 2026$112 / ton$90 / ton−$22 (19.7%)
April 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (16.8%)
March 2026$105 / ton$90 / ton−$15 (14.7%)
February 2026$103 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.7%)
January 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (17%)
December 2025$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (16.8%)
November 2025$106 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (15.6%)
October 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
September 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
August 2025$105 / ton$134 / ton+$30 (28.5%)
July 2025$102 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.5%)
June 2025$99 / ton$90 / ton−$10 (9.7%)
May 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2025$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
January 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2024$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
April 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2020$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2019$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2019$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2019$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2019$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2019$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)

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)
$112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
12/19/2025 $90 / ton−$134$90 – $90
8/24/2025 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
2/16/2025 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
5/26/2024 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
6/2/2023 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112