Average scrap price for Light Iron & Shredder

180-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of today.
$157/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $157
Lowest price ⓘ$134
Highest price$179Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Tennessee
  • Low (around $134): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($157): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($179+): 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 $157 to $202.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Downward trend. Prices have been falling over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Light Iron & Shredder in Tennessee

Scrap yards in Tennessee 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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Middle Tennessee Recycling

Listed as: Scrap
3533A Hermitage Industrial Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 7 days ago

Blount County Iron & Metal

Listed as: Steel
613 Howard Jones Rd, Maryville, TN 37801 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 43 days ago

Sevier County Iron & Metal

Listed as: Steel
13432 Chapman Hwy, Seymour, TN 37865 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 57 days ago

Anderson Auto Salvage & Recycling

Listed as: Steel
2289 US-11, Sweetwater, TN 37874 Plan route
$179/ 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 #1 Prepared Steel (HMS). 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 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -12.5%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$287 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +2.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$228 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +26.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$222 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +4.1%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$146 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -15.6%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / 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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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
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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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)
$157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
10/6/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
9/5/2026 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
8/31/2026 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
8/26/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/17/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
6/9/2026 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
6/4/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
6/1/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/29/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/28/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/27/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/25/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/24/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/23/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
2/17/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
12/17/2025 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
8/24/2025 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
6/23/2024 $179 / ton— no change$157 – $202
4/5/2023 $179 / ton−$90$179 – $179