Average scrap price for Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums)

180-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of 10/18/2026.
$246/ ton−$112 (31.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $246
Lowest price ⓘ$246
Highest price$246Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Buffalo, New York
  • Low (around $246): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($246): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($246+): 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 $224 to $314.
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Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past month.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates (out of 6 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) in Buffalo

Scrap yards in Buffalo buying Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) — 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 16 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Auto Cast / Rotors
761 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 16 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Auto Cast / Rotors
766 New Babcock St #2202, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 16 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Auto Cast / Rotors
41 Hannah St #2205, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 16 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Auto Cast / Rotors
3035 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 205 days ago

Skyway Auto Parts Inc

Listed as: Auto Drums & Rotors
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Metalico South Park

Listed as: Auto Drums & Rotors
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$246/ ton

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Compare Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) 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 Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums)
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$278 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
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 Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$187 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -9.9%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 6 scrap yards
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
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: Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) 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 Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums)

The table below shows the daily price history for Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) 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)
$246 / ton−$112$246 – $246
10/17/2026 $358 / ton+$112$358 – $358
8/25/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/30/2026 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
4/27/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/25/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/24/2026 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
4/17/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/12/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/11/2026 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
4/8/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/7/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/6/2026 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
3/23/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
2/17/2026 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
12/22/2025 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
12/19/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
12/14/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
11/8/2025 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
10/12/2025 $224 / ton−$269$224 – $224
8/24/2025 $493 / ton+$246$493 – $493
7/14/2025 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
3/21/2025 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
2/13/2025 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
2/6/2025 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
1/15/2025 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
12/14/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
12/13/2024 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/19/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
6/18/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
6/13/2024 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
2/29/2024 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
2/27/2024 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
2/23/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
9/27/2023 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
9/23/2023 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
6/5/2023 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
6/2/2023 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
5/6/2023 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
3/30/2023 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
1/30/2023 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
10/2/2022 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
7/28/2022 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
6/29/2022 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
1/25/2022 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
8/2/2021 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
3/3/2021 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
1/18/2021 $246 / ton+$67$246 – $246
10/20/2020 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/25/2020 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
8/8/2020 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
12/10/2019 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
11/20/2019 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134