ScrapToday’s Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for stainless steel scrap prices in the US. 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.
Price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade
over the last 90 daysIn the last 3 months in the Stainless Steel category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 2 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.
Stainless Steel scrap prices by grade in the US
Nickel content is the key value driver — 316/316L brings more than 304, which brings far more than ferritic 430. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for stainless steel scrap in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
E-Z Money Recycling LLC
CMC Recycling
CMC Recycling
Orange Recycling - Scrap Yard in Texas
CMC Recycling
Thompson Metal Services Inc.
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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 across the U.S..
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.