ScrapToday’s Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in California
In-depth analytics for stainless steel scrap prices in California. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Nickel exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.
Price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the Stainless Steel category: price is steady for 3 grades and price is down for 1 grade.
U.S. National Price Benchmark — Stainless Steel in California
Local scrap yards in California sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Stainless Steel prices across the U.S. →
Stainless Steel scrap prices by grade in California
Here is the Stainless Steel data we have on file for California. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.
Scrap yards paying the most for stainless steel scrap in California
Live prices from local scrap yards in California. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
San Jacinto Recycling Center
TM Scrap Metals Inc.
Greener Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Buyout price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade
The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for stainless steel scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.
Calculate the value of your stainless steel scrap lot
Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices California.
Map of scrap yards buying stainless steel scrap
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for stainless steel scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.