Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/24/2026.
$179/ 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: $179
Lowest price ⓘ$134
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $246 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Rockaway, New Jersey

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $134): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($179): 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.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Light Iron & Shredder price reference for Rockaway (New Jersey)

Scrap yards in Rockaway (New Jersey) 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. Light Iron & Shredder prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Rockaway

These are scrap yards in Rockaway (New Jersey) 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 199 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: LIGHT IRON
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 234 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Light Iron
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$134/ 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:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$278 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.6%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$214 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -4.1%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$213 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +24.1%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$161 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.8%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$45 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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)
$157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
3/23/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
3/22/2026 $202 / ton— no change$179 – $202
2/17/2026 $202 / ton— no change$179 – $224
2/10/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
2/7/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
2/3/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
1/9/2026 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
12/19/2025 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
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+$45$224 – $224
7/1/2025 $179 / ton+$67$112 – $246
4/20/2025 $112 / ton−$246$112 – $112
3/15/2025 $358 / ton+$269$358 – $358
12/7/2024 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
12/4/2024 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
8/15/2024 $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— no change$134 – $134
3/27/2024 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
2/25/2024 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
9/30/2023 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
9/25/2023 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
6/9/2023 $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−$67$202 – $202
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
8/23/2021 $179 / ton+$22$134 – $224
7/29/2021 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
12/1/2020 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
10/29/2020 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
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
9/16/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
8/23/2018 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
8/6/2018 $112 / ton+$45$112 – $112