ScrapLight Iron & Shredder Scrap Prices in Illinois
Check today’s scrap Light Iron & Shredder prices in Illinois and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per ton for your light iron & shredder — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder
- Low (around $224): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($269): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($314+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Illinois
Scrap yards in Illinois buying Light Iron & Shredder — 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) |
|---|---|
| Light Iron & Shredder | $269 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $291 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $278 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $235 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $227 / ton |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $218 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $185 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $175 / ton |
| Rebar | $127 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $112 / ton |
Price trend: Light Iron & Shredder at local scrap yards
This chart shows the historical price trend for Light Iron & Shredder at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.
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.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $269 / ton | −$45 | $314 – $314 | |
| 10/28/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/26/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/25/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/24/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/23/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/22/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/21/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/20/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/19/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/18/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/16/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/15/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/14/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 10/13/2026 | $314 / ton | +$45 | $314 – $314 |
| 10/12/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $314 |
| 9/22/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 9/6/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 9/5/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 8/29/2026 | $224 / ton | −$90 | $224 – $224 |
| 8/28/2026 | $314 / ton | +$90 | $314 – $314 |
| 8/27/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 8/25/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $314 |
| 4/7/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 4/6/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $202 – $246 |
| 4/4/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/3/2026 | $269 / ton | +$22 | $269 – $269 |
| 4/2/2026 | $246 / ton | −$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/30/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $269 – $269 |
| 3/29/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 3/28/2026 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/27/2026 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/23/2026 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/22/2026 | $246 / ton | +$67 | $224 – $269 |
| 2/17/2026 | $179 / ton | −$112 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/27/2023 | $291 / ton | +$67 | $291 – $291 |
Map of scrap yards buying Light Iron & Shredder
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Light Iron & Shredder. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.