Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 9/4/2026.
$134/ ton−$45 (25%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $134
Lowest price ⓘ$112
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
  • Low (around $112): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($134): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($157+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $112 to $224.
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Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 6 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey 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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Updated 60 days ago

RAW Recycling

Listed as: LIGHT IRON
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$112/ ton
Updated 63 days ago

Scarpati Recycling and Auto Salvage

Listed as: Light Iron
1300-1350 New York Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 224 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: LIGHT IRON
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Light Iron
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

NJ Scrap Metal and Recycling Center

Listed as: Lite Iron
831 County Rd 539, New Egypt, NJ 08533 Plan route
$112/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Federal Metals & Alloys

Listed as: Light Iron
4216 S Clinton Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 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 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 Light Iron & Shredder
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$282 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$227 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.9%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$218 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Price analytics

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.

DateAvg price (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$134 / ton−$45$112 – $112
9/3/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
9/1/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
8/28/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
4/6/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
3/24/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
3/23/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/22/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
3/7/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
3/6/2026 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
2/28/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
2/27/2026 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
2/23/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
2/22/2026 $90 / ton−$45$90 – $90
2/17/2026 $134 / ton−$67$112 – $179
2/10/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
2/7/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
2/3/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
2/1/2026 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
1/20/2026 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
1/19/2026 $67 / ton−$90$67 – $67
1/12/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
1/9/2026 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
12/27/2025 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
12/24/2025 $67 / ton−$67$67 – $67
12/19/2025 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
12/15/2025 $134 / ton−$90$134 – $134
10/28/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
9/29/2025 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
9/7/2025 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
8/29/2025 $157 / ton−$67$134 – $157
8/24/2025 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
7/1/2025 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
4/23/2025 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
4/20/2025 $112 / ton−$246$112 – $112
3/15/2025 $358 / ton+$246$358 – $358
2/9/2025 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
12/7/2024 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
12/4/2024 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
11/15/2024 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
10/31/2024 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
10/14/2024 $90 / ton−$45$90 – $90
8/15/2024 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
7/15/2024 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
6/25/2024 $246 / ton+$134$246 – $246
6/1/2024 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
5/29/2024 $134 / ton+$45$134 – $134
5/27/2024 $90 / ton−$134$90 – $90
5/22/2024 $224 / ton+$90$224 – $224
3/27/2024 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
2/25/2024 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
11/30/2023 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
9/30/2023 $202 / ton— no change$179 – $202
9/25/2023 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
6/9/2023 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
6/4/2023 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
3/24/2023 $202 / ton−$246$202 – $202
2/7/2023 $448 / ton+$269$448 – $448
12/7/2022 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
7/6/2022 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
5/30/2022 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
5/27/2022 $157 / ton−$112$157 – $157
4/16/2022 $269 / ton— no change$224 – $314
3/23/2022 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
3/19/2022 $224 / ton−$45$179 – $246
3/12/2022 $269 / ton+$90$269 – $269
12/3/2021 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
12/2/2021 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
8/23/2021 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
7/29/2021 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
4/13/2021 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
12/1/2020 $134 / ton+$45$112 – $157
11/27/2020 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
10/29/2020 $112 / ton+$45$90 – $134
9/19/2020 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
8/9/2020 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
4/8/2020 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
12/16/2019 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
12/14/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
10/22/2019 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
10/14/2019 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
9/16/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
9/15/2019 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
8/10/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
8/23/2018 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
8/6/2018 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
7/20/2018 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
12/13/2017 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
9/17/2017 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
5/27/2017 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
11/21/2016 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
10/28/2016 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
6/23/2016 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
6/1/2016 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112