ScrapSteel & Iron (Ferrous) Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with CME Steel/Iron exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 3 grades, and price is down for 4 grades.
Steel & Iron (Ferrous) scrap prices by grade in the US
Prepared steel (HMS #1) is the benchmark; unprepared, light iron, and turnings all grade lower. 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 ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
JB's Salvage, Inc
CMC Recycling
Big Daddy Scrap
Elgin Recycling Center
Reid Metals Inc
CMC Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Buyout price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade
The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) 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 ferrous scrap (steel and iron) 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 ferrous scrap (steel and iron)
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for ferrous scrap (steel and iron). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates for all grades at local yards.