Average scrap price for Steel Turnings

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$90/ ton
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $90
Lowest price $45
Highest price$45Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $134 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Phoenix, Arizona

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $45): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($90): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($45+): 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 $45 to $67.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~20.0% (-$22/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 33%–57%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Steel Turnings price reference for Phoenix (Arizona)

Scrap yards in Phoenix (Arizona) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($112 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Steel Turnings prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Steel Turnings in Phoenix

These are scrap yards in Phoenix (Arizona) that recently updated Steel Turnings prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Updated 123 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Steel Shavings
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix Plan route
$45/ ton
Updated 123 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Steel Shavings
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Plan route
$45/ ton

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Compare Steel Turnings prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Steel Turnings and similar grades like Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) or #2 Prepared Steel. Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Steel Turnings
Steel Turnings Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$255 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -3.1%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -5.7%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$211 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.5%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated prices in Arizona
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Estimated prices in Arizona
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$140 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.2%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$134 / 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
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Current Steel Turnings scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$90
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$14 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between CME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Steel Turnings scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Steel Turnings prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 57%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (54% – 60%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (/ ton)Scrap yard price (/ ton)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$104 / ton$45 / ton−$59 (57%)
May 2026$112 / ton$67 / ton−$44 (39.8%)
April 2026$108 / ton$67 / ton−$41 (37.6%)
March 2026$105 / ton$67 / ton−$38 (36%)
February 2026$103 / ton$67 / ton−$35 (34.5%)
January 2026$108 / ton$67 / ton−$41 (37.8%)
December 2025$108 / ton$67 / ton−$41 (37.6%)
November 2025$106 / ton$67 / ton−$39 (36.7%)
October 2025$107 / ton$67 / ton−$39 (37%)
September 2025$107 / ton$67 / ton−$39 (37%)
August 2025$105 / ton$67 / ton−$37 (35.8%)
July 2025$102 / ton$67 / ton−$35 (34.4%)
June 2025$101 / ton$67 / ton−$34 (33.5%)

Daily price history for Steel Turnings

The table below shows the daily price history for Steel Turnings 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)
$45 / ton— no change$45 – $45