Average scrap price for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 10/12/2026.
$202/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $202
Lowest price ⓘ$157
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers West Virginia
  • Low (around $157): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($202): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($224+): 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 $90 to $246.
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Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) in West Virginia

Scrap yards in West Virginia buying Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) — with current per ton rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Atlas Metal Recycling

Listed as: Long Iron
5095 US-60, Ceredo, WV 25507 Plan route
$224/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables

Listed as: Unprepared Steel #2
1 Pickens Rd, Nitro, WV 25143 Plan route
$224/ ton
Updated 297 days ago

Ashley Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: P&S Unprepared steel Structural
119 Commercial St, Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Plan route
$202/ 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 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 Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -0.9%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$235 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$187 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -9.9%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / 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
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Price analytics

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)
$202 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/10/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
7/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/8/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/3/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/2/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
7/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/30/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/29/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/28/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/27/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/26/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/24/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/23/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
6/22/2026 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $224
6/21/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/20/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/19/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/17/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/16/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/15/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/14/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/13/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/12/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/11/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/10/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/8/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/31/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/30/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/29/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/28/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/27/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/26/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/24/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/23/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/22/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/21/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/20/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/19/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/18/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/17/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/16/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/15/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/14/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/13/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/12/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/11/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/10/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/3/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
5/2/2026 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $224
5/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/30/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/24/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/23/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/22/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/21/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/20/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/19/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/18/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
4/17/2026 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
4/14/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/13/2026 $224 / ton— no change$202 – $224
4/12/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/11/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/10/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/8/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/3/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/2/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/31/2026 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/30/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/29/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/28/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/27/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/26/2026 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
3/25/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
3/22/2026 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
3/16/2026 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
3/15/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
3/9/2026 $224 / ton+$112$202 – $224
3/8/2026 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112
3/7/2026 $224 / ton+$112$202 – $224
3/6/2026 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
2/28/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
2/27/2026 $90 / ton−$112$90 – $90
2/24/2026 $202 / ton+$112$202 – $202
2/23/2026 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
2/21/2026 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
2/20/2026 $90 / ton−$112$90 – $90
2/17/2026 $202 / ton+$112$157 – $246
1/25/2026 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
1/22/2026 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
1/21/2026 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
1/16/2026 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
1/14/2026 $90 / ton−$112$90 – $90
1/10/2026 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
1/9/2026 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
1/3/2026 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/27/2025 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/26/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/24/2025 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/19/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/14/2025 $179 / ton+$45$157 – $179
11/18/2025 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
11/13/2025 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
10/6/2025 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
9/29/2025 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
8/30/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
8/25/2025 $179 / ton— no change$157 – $179
8/15/2025 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
4/30/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
4/27/2025 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $202
3/25/2025 $224 / ton+$22$202 – $224
1/19/2025 $202 / ton— no change$179 – $224
1/13/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
11/14/2024 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
11/5/2024 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
9/11/2024 $112 / ton−$67$112 – $112
8/7/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
7/22/2024 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
7/21/2024 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
6/17/2024 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
5/19/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
4/25/2024 $202 / ton−$45$179 – $224
4/14/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
3/3/2024 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
2/29/2024 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $224
12/11/2023 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
12/8/2023 $269 / ton+$90$269 – $269
10/4/2023 $179 / ton−$67$179 – $179
9/23/2023 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
6/6/2023 $269 / ton+$67$269 – $269
5/30/2023 $202 / ton−$67$179 – $202
3/28/2023 $269 / ton— no change$246 – $291
3/25/2023 $269 / ton+$90$224 – $291
2/3/2023 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
12/8/2022 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
12/5/2022 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
12/2/2022 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
10/6/2022 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
10/2/2022 $157 / ton— no change$134 – $157
8/16/2022 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
6/29/2022 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
6/26/2022 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
5/24/2022 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
5/16/2022 $224 / ton−$67$202 – $224
1/29/2022 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
1/27/2022 $246 / ton−$22$202 – $291
12/9/2021 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
12/2/2021 $246 / ton−$22$224 – $246
10/25/2021 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
10/24/2021 $224 / ton+$45$202 – $224
9/28/2021 $179 / ton— no change$157 – $179
9/25/2021 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
9/20/2021 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
8/3/2021 $224 / ton−$22$202 – $224
7/29/2021 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/23/2021 $269 / ton+$67$269 – $269
4/21/2021 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
4/13/2021 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
4/10/2021 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
3/7/2021 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
3/1/2021 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
1/28/2021 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
12/2/2020 $112 / ton— no change$90 – $112
11/29/2020 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
11/26/2020 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
10/25/2020 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
9/25/2020 $134 / ton+$45$112 – $134
8/5/2020 $90 / ton+$45$90 – $90
8/3/2020 $45 / ton−$22$45 – $45
12/14/2019 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
12/12/2019 $112 / ton+$67$112 – $112
11/19/2019 $45 / ton−$67$45 – $45
11/17/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
11/15/2019 $90 / ton— no change$67 – $90
10/23/2019 $90 / ton— no change$90 – $90
10/17/2019 $90 / ton−$45$90 – $90
9/19/2019 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
9/18/2019 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
8/26/2019 $134 / ton−$45$112 – $134
8/21/2019 $179 / ton+$22$157 – $179
6/12/2019 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
4/10/2019 $202 / ton+$67$179 – $202
3/20/2019 $134 / ton−$90$134 – $134
12/7/2018 $224 / ton+$22$202 – $224
10/6/2018 $202 / ton−$22$179 – $202
8/18/2018 $224 / ton— no change$202 – $246