ScrapScrap Wire Fence Prices in the US
Right now, Wire Fence scrap is pulling a national average of $0.04 per pound. Check the local yard prices in the US below to see what buyers are offering before you haul your rolled wire to the scale.
Average Wire Fence Price
- Low (around $0.04): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.04): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.05+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates (out of 4 local buyers tracked).
Top Scrap Yards Buying Wire Fence US
Don't just dump your tangled fencing at the first yard you see. Compare the payouts from these local buyers in the US, ensure your rolls are tight and free of concrete or trash, and always call ahead to confirm their current rates for light iron and shred.
1st Coast Recycling Inc
Edge Metals Recycling
C & C Cullet LLC
Steel City Metals
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Wire Fence | $0.04 / lb |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.13 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.13 / lb |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.12 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.12 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.11 / lb |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.10 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.10 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.08 / lb |
| Steel Turnings | $0.05 / lb |
Wire Fence Historical Price Trends
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Wire Fence: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Wire Fence: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 (current) | $0.1889 / lb | $0.04 / lb | −$0.15 (78.8%) |
| March 2026 | $0.1774 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.10 (54.9%) |
| February 2026 | $0.1697 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.10 (58.8%) |
| January 2026 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.9%) |
| December 2025 | $0.1653 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.5%) |
| November 2025 | $0.1626 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.5%) |
| October 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| September 2025 | $0.1557 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.2%) |
| August 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37%) |
| July 2025 | $0.1592 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.08 (49.7%) |
| June 2025 | $0.1550 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (41.9%) |
| May 2025 | $0.1579 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43%) |
| April 2025 | $0.1612 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38%) |
| March 2025 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.9%) |
| February 2025 | $0.1660 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.09 (51.8%) |
| January 2025 | $0.1587 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43.3%) |
| December 2024 | $0.1590 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (37.1%) |
| November 2024 | $0.1660 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| October 2024 | $0.1733 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.3%) |
| September 2024 | $0.1682 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.5%) |
| August 2024 | $0.1661 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| July 2024 | $0.1748 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.08 (48.5%) |
| June 2024 | $0.1737 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.4%) |
| May 2024 | $0.1746 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.7%) |
| April 2024 | $0.1741 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (36.8%) |
| March 2024 | $0.1747 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.8%) |
| February 2024 | $0.1836 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 (40.1%) |
| January 2024 | $0.1855 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (40.7%) |
| December 2023 | $0.1898 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (42%) |
| November 2023 | $0.1828 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 (39.8%) |
| October 2023 | $0.1681 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.5%) |
| September 2023 | $0.1719 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41.8%) |
| August 2023 | $0.1694 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41%) |
| July 2023 | $0.1674 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.3%) |
| June 2023 | $0.1718 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41.8%) |
| May 2023 | $0.1690 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.8%) |
| April 2023 | $0.1870 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (41.2%) |
| March 2023 | $0.2034 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.10 (50.8%) |
| February 2023 | $0.2007 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 (40.2%) |
| January 2023 | $0.1883 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.08 (41.6%) |
| December 2022 | $0.1755 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 (37.3%) |
| November 2022 | $0.1593 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (43.5%) |
| October 2022 | $0.1616 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.1%) |
| September 2022 | $0.1627 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.5%) |
| August 2022 | $0.1736 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (42.4%) |
| July 2022 | $0.1698 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (41.1%) |
| June 2022 | $0.1738 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.08 (48.2%) |
| May 2022 | $0.2172 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.09 (40.1%) |
| April 2022 | $0.2718 / lb | $0.16 / lb | −$0.11 (41.1%) |
| March 2022 | $0.2935 / lb | $0.17 / lb | −$0.12 (42.1%) |
| February 2022 | $0.2297 / lb | $0.14 / lb | −$0.09 (39.1%) |
| January 2022 | $0.2129 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.08 (38.9%) |
| December 2021 | $0.2034 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 (41%) |
| November 2021 | $0.2115 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.10 (48%) |
| October 2021 | $0.2201 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.09 (40.9%) |
| September 2021 | $0.2022 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 (40.7%) |
| August 2021 | $0.2121 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.08 (38.7%) |
| July 2021 | $0.2270 / lb | $0.14 / lb | −$0.09 (38.3%) |
| June 2021 | $0.2304 / lb | $0.14 / lb | −$0.09 (39.2%) |
| May 2021 | $0.2345 / lb | $0.14 / lb | −$0.09 (40.3%) |
| April 2021 | $0.2139 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.11 (53.2%) |
| March 2021 | $0.2102 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.08 (38.2%) |
| February 2021 | $0.2015 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 (40.4%) |
| January 2021 | $0.1888 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.09 (47%) |
| December 2020 | $0.1980 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 (39.4%) |
| November 2020 | $0.1551 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42%) |
| October 2020 | $0.1328 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.07 (54.8%) |
| September 2020 | $0.1351 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (40.8%) |
| August 2020 | $0.1298 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (38.4%) |
| July 2020 | $0.1216 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (42.4%) |
| June 2020 | $0.1198 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (41.6%) |
| May 2020 | $0.1203 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (41.8%) |
| April 2020 | $0.1199 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (41.6%) |
| March 2020 | $0.1209 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (42.1%) |
| February 2020 | $0.1242 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.04 (35.6%) |
| January 2020 | $0.1269 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (37%) |
| December 2019 | $0.1292 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (38.1%) |
| November 2019 | $0.1191 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (41.2%) |
| October 2019 | $0.1128 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.04 (37.9%) |
| September 2019 | $0.1129 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.05 (46.9%) |
| August 2019 | $0.1286 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.06 (45.6%) |
| July 2019 | $0.1376 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (41.9%) |
| June 2019 | $0.1352 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (40.8%) |
| May 2019 | $0.1378 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (41.9%) |
| April 2019 | $0.1408 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (43.2%) |
| March 2019 | $0.1476 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.06 (39%) |
| February 2019 | $0.1485 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.06 (39.4%) |
| January 2019 | $0.1329 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (39.8%) |
| December 2018 | $0.1363 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (41.3%) |
| November 2018 | $0.1460 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.06 (38.4%) |
| October 2018 | $0.1432 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (44.1%) |
| September 2018 | $0.1389 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (42.4%) |
| August 2018 | $0.1399 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (42.8%) |
| July 2018 | $0.1489 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.06 (39.6%) |
| June 2018 | $0.1573 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.8%) |
| May 2018 | $0.1573 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (36.4%) |
| April 2018 | $0.1573 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.07 (42.8%) |
| March 2018 | $0.1680 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.5%) |
| February 2018 | $0.1675 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 (40.3%) |
| January 2018 | $0.1634 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.8%) |
| December 2017 | $0.1618 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (38.2%) |
| November 2017 | $0.1489 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.06 (39.6%) |
| October 2017 | $0.1368 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.06 (41.5%) |
| September 2017 | $0.1434 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.05 (37.2%) |
| August 2017 | $0.1437 / lb | $0.09 / lb | −$0.05 (37.4%) |
| July 2017 | $0.1339 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.06 (47.7%) |
| June 2017 | $0.1261 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (36.6%) |
| May 2017 | $0.1267 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (36.9%) |
| April 2017 | $0.1246 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (43.8%) |
| March 2017 | $0.1319 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (39.3%) |
| February 2017 | $0.1236 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.04 (35.3%) |
| January 2017 | $0.1265 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (36.8%) |
| December 2016 | $0.1327 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (39.7%) |
| November 2016 | $0.1298 / lb | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 (38.4%) |
| October 2016 | $0.1042 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.04 (42.4%) |
| September 2016 | $0.0980 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.04 (38.8%) |
| August 2016 | $0.0991 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.04 (39.5%) |
| July 2016 | $0.1001 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.04 (40.1%) |
| June 2016 | $0.1027 / lb | $0.06 / lb | −$0.04 (41.6%) |
| May 2016 | $0.1187 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (41%) |
| April 2016 | $0.1165 / lb | $0.07 / lb | −$0.05 (39.9%) |
| March 2016 | $0.0919 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.04 (45.6%) |
| February 2016 | $0.0789 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (36.6%) |
| January 2016 | $0.0854 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.04 (41.5%) |
| December 2015 | $0.0841 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.5%) |
| November 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| October 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| September 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| August 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| July 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| June 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| May 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| April 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| March 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| February 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| January 2015 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
| December 2014 | $0.0835 / lb | $0.05 / lb | −$0.03 (40.1%) |
Wire Fence Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.04 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.05 – $0.05 | |
| 3/22/2026 | $0.06 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.06 – $0.06 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.04 / lb | — no change | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 2/11/2026 | $0.04 / lb | — no change | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 7/23/2025 | $0.04 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 2/16/2025 | $0.03 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.03 – $0.03 |
| 7/29/2024 | $0.02 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| 3/24/2023 | $0.04 / lb | — no change | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 7/2/2022 | $0.04 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 11/29/2021 | $0.05 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| 4/23/2021 | $0.03 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.03 – $0.03 |
| 1/25/2021 | $0.05 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| 10/25/2020 | $0.03 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.03 – $0.03 |
| 10/22/2020 | $0.02 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| 10/21/2020 | $0.03 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.03 – $0.03 |
| 9/25/2019 | $0.05 / lb | — no change | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| 8/25/2019 | $0.05 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| 7/7/2017 | $0.04 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 3/31/2016 | $0.03 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.03 – $0.03 |
| 6/28/2015 | $0.05 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
Wrangling the Yard's Nightmare: Scrapping Wire Fence
Let's be honest, wire fence is the bane of the scrap yard's existence. Whether you are tearing down old chain link, field fence, or rusty barbed wire, it is bulky, full of air, and notoriously difficult for yards to process. Because it falls under the category of light iron or shred, our data shows national prices hovering between $0.04 and $0.05 per pound, with a current average of $0.04. If you just drag a massive, tangled bird's nest of loose wire onto the scale in the US, do not expect top dollar. Buyers offer better rates when they don't have to spend hours dealing with a massive handling hazard.
Yard Pro Tip: Yards absolutely despise loose wire because it wraps around excavator tracks, jams up shredders, and takes up way too much valuable space in their shipping containers. To stay on the scale master's good side and avoid a heavy "nuisance" deduction, roll your wire fence up as tightly as possible and tie it off with heavy-duty zip ties or baling wire. A dense, tight roll gets processed faster and weighs out better without the yard threatening to reject your load.
Sorting Guide: Stop Contaminating Your Heavy Iron
When you are hauling a mixed load, sorting is your best defense against a downgraded ticket. The worst thing you can do is throw light, fluffy wire fence into the same roll-off bin as premium heavy melting steel. If a buyer sees a rat's nest of wire tangled up with your #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) or #2 Prepared Steel, they are going to classify the entire load as light shred. Keep your heavy iron strictly separated from your wire fencing.
| Material Condition | What the Yard Sees | Price Expectation |
|---|---|---|
| Tight Rolls (Clean) | No wooden posts, no concrete, rolled up tightly. | Near $0.05 shred price |
| Loose & Tangled | A massive hazard that takes up a whole bin. | Baseline $0.04 or rejected |
| Dirty / Attached | Still attached to wooden posts or concrete footings. | Heavy weight deductions or $0.04 |
Also, if you are tearing down a farm perimeter and come across heavy equipment or vehicle parts, do not mix those in either. Clean cast parts should be separated; for instance, Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) is currently commanding a completely different rate of around $0.11 to $0.19/lb. Separate your grades to protect your overall payout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do yards pay so little for wire fence?
Wire fence is mostly air. When a yard buys it, they are filling up a massive bin with very little actual weight. It has to be shredded and baled before it can be sent to a mill. Yards typically pay about 78.9% below the CME spot price to cover the immense transportation and shredding costs.
Will the scrap yard take fence with concrete still attached to the poles?
Most yards will heavily penalize you or flat-out reject the load if they see concrete footings or wooden posts attached to the metal. Concrete damages their shredder hammermills. You must cut or bust the concrete off before hitting the scale to ensure you get the standard $0.04 rate.
What is the best way to transport barbed wire to the yard?
Never bring it loose. Roll it tightly and secure it. Because it is a major handling hazard, loose barbed wire is often turned away. Wearing heavy leather gloves and binding the rolls ensures the yard workers stay safe and your ticket gets processed without an attitude from the buyer.
Wire Fence scrap prices — find in your state on the map
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