Average scrap price for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 8/19/2026.
$134/ ton−$22 (14.3%)
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: $134
Lowest price ⓘ$112
Highest price$134Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $224 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Oklahoma

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

  • Low (around $112): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($134): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($134+): 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 $134 to $381.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) price reference for Oklahoma

Scrap yards in Oklahoma don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($179 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) in Oklahoma

These are scrap yards in Oklahoma that recently updated Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) 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 64 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: #1 Unprepared Steel
1804 N 166th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74116 Plan route
$134/ ton
Updated 64 days ago

Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Unprepared Steel
10377 N 2400 Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096 Plan route
$112/ ton
Updated 456 days ago

Steel City Metals

Listed as: UNPREPARED IRON HARD IRON
911 S 1st St, Afton, OK 74331 Plan route
$179/ ton

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Compare Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -21.4%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$318 / ton
Mix it with Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)?They'll pay $134 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$184 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.6%
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Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$287 / ton
Mix it with Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)?They'll pay $134 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$152 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.0%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$184 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -9.8%
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Light Iron & Shredder Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$168 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +2.4%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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Price trend: Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

The table below shows the daily price history for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) 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)
$134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
8/18/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/15/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
8/10/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
8/9/2026 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
8/3/2026 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
7/22/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
7/21/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
7/20/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
7/13/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
7/12/2026 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
7/7/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
7/6/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
7/4/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
7/3/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
6/24/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
6/23/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
6/18/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
6/16/2026 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
6/13/2026 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
6/8/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
5/13/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
3/25/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
3/24/2026 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
2/21/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
2/17/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
1/15/2026 $246 / ton+$45$224 – $269
12/21/2025 $202 / ton−$179$202 – $202
11/10/2025 $381 / ton+$179$381 – $381
9/4/2025 $202 / ton+$90$179 – $202
9/2/2025 $112 / ton−$224$112 – $112
8/29/2025 $336 / ton+$157$336 – $336
8/12/2025 $179 / ton— no change$157 – $179
7/23/2025 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
6/4/2025 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
5/29/2025 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
5/6/2025 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
4/22/2025 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $224
4/7/2025 $224 / ton— no change$202 – $246
3/27/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
3/25/2025 $202 / ton−$67$202 – $202
3/21/2025 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
3/20/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/13/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
3/11/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/5/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
2/5/2025 $224 / ton+$22$202 – $224
1/26/2025 $202 / ton+$45$179 – $202
12/3/2024 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
9/20/2024 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
9/6/2024 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
7/29/2024 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
4/24/2024 $224 / ton+$45$202 – $224
11/30/2023 $179 / ton−$22$157 – $179
10/31/2023 $202 / ton+$22$179 – $202
10/4/2023 $179 / ton−$22$157 – $179
10/1/2023 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
5/28/2023 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
3/25/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
1/28/2023 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
12/6/2022 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
11/27/2022 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
9/29/2022 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
7/6/2022 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
7/2/2022 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
5/20/2022 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
1/29/2022 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
1/18/2022 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
12/19/2021 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
5/10/2021 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
4/23/2021 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157