Average scrap price for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 9/25/2026.
$269/ ton+$22 (9.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $269
Lowest price ⓘ$269
Highest price$269Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers West Virginia

Scrap buy price in West Virginia — $0.12 / 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 $179 to $291.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) in West Virginia

Scrap yards in West Virginia buying Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) — 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 39 days ago

Elkins Metal Recycling

Listed as: 4' Structural Steel
1401 15th St, Elkins, WV 26241 Plan route
$269/ ton
Updated 232 days ago

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Prepared Steel P&S
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables

Listed as: Prepared Steel P&S
1 Pickens Rd, Nitro, WV 25143 Plan route
$291/ ton

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Compare Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -0.9%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$235 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$190 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$187 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -9.9%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$134 / 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: Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

The table below shows the daily price history for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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)
$269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
6/22/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/13/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
3/22/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
3/16/2026 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
3/15/2026 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
3/9/2026 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
3/8/2026 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
3/7/2026 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
3/6/2026 $134 / ton−$112$134 – $134
2/24/2026 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
2/23/2026 $134 / ton−$134$134 – $134
2/17/2026 $269 / ton+$45$246 – $291
1/3/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
1/2/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
1/1/2026 $224 / ton+$112$224 – $224
12/31/2025 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
12/14/2025 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
12/7/2025 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
11/13/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
10/10/2025 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
9/29/2025 $246 / ton— no change$224 – $246
8/30/2025 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
8/25/2025 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
5/13/2025 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
4/27/2025 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
3/25/2025 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
1/19/2025 $291 / ton+$67$269 – $314
1/13/2025 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
11/14/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
8/7/2024 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
6/17/2024 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
4/25/2024 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
3/3/2024 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
2/29/2024 $246 / ton−$90$246 – $246
12/8/2023 $336 / ton+$67$336 – $336
10/4/2023 $269 / ton— no change$246 – $269
5/30/2023 $269 / ton−$67$269 – $269
3/28/2023 $336 / ton+$112$336 – $336
2/3/2023 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
12/8/2022 $246 / ton+$67$246 – $246
12/5/2022 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
10/2/2022 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/16/2022 $224 / ton−$90$224 – $224
6/26/2022 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
5/16/2022 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
1/27/2022 $314 / ton+$22$314 – $314
12/2/2021 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
10/25/2021 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
10/24/2021 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
9/25/2021 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
9/20/2021 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
8/3/2021 $269 / ton+$22$246 – $269
5/9/2021 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
5/5/2021 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
4/21/2021 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
4/13/2021 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
1/23/2021 $246 / ton+$112$246 – $246
12/2/2020 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
11/29/2020 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
9/25/2020 $157 / ton+$90$157 – $157
8/3/2020 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
12/14/2019 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
11/19/2019 $67 / ton−$67$67 – $67
10/20/2019 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
10/17/2019 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
9/19/2019 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
8/21/2019 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
7/3/2019 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
6/12/2019 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
4/10/2019 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
12/7/2018 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
10/6/2018 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
8/18/2018 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246