#1 Busheling Scrap: ISRI Specs, Pricing and Where to Sell It

#1 Busheling is one of the highest-value grades of steel scrap, but yards only pay top dollar when the material meets exact size, cleanliness, and coating rules set by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Here's what defines the grade, how it's priced, and where it changes hands.

What Is #1 Busheling Scrap?

#1 Busheling scrap consists of clean steel scrap that does not exceed 2 feet by 5 feet in size. It typically includes new factory busheling, such as sheet clippings and stampings generated during manufacturing.

The grade excludes old auto body and fender stock. It must also be free of metal-coated, limed, vitreous enameled material, and electric sheet containing more than 0.5% silicon.

ISRI Specification and Code

Under the Scrap Specifications Circular 2017, released by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), #1 Busheling scrap is referenced by code 207. The circular sets the standard definitions used by buyers and sellers across the scrap trade to classify and price the material consistently.

Why #1 Busheling Commands a Premium Price

#1 Busheling is considered a prime grade of industrial scrap metal. It ranks among the top-paying categories of steel scrap when delivered to yards in line with ISRI specifications.

Bright, shiny steel sheet cuts free of coatings or rust fetch the highest prices. The table below shows #1 Busheling export prices as of mid-August 2020.

Region	Price
North America, US East Coast	US$ 255 per Lb
US Midwest, West Coast	US$ 255 per Lb

Source: ScrapMonster

For live steel scrap export prices, visit the Steel Scrap Prices section. For the latest #1 Busheling prices reported by individual scrap yards, check the Scrap Yard Prices section.

Where Can You Sell #1 Busheling Scrap?

#1 Busheling is one of the higher-priced scrap categories, driven by strong demand from the industrial sector. Prices change frequently, so it's worth checking with several local yards before hauling material in.

Scrap yards in the US that accept #1 Busheling steel scrap include:

• Kimes Steel — Hartford, West Virginia
• Hayward Scrap Metal — Hayward, Wisconsin
• Libert Recycling Inc. — Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Olympic Metals — Miami, Florida

The Scrap Yard Finder can help locate additional yards in your region. ScrapMonster also maintains full yard databases for the United States and Canada.

Do You Have Bulk Quantities of #1 Busheling Scrap?

Metal production factories generate bulk quantities of busheling scrap as a manufacturing byproduct. Large-scale scrap processors and full-fledged yards collect this material for further processing across various industries.

Factories generally maintain arrangements with scrap collectors who offer on-site pickup and yard transportation.

The ScrapMonster Scrap Marketplace is a trading platform where members post and search materials daily. Registered members can post or search the latest Sell Offers and Buy Offers for steel scrap.

What Readers Are Asking

What is the ISRI code for #1 Busheling scrap?

Code 207, as defined in the ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular 2017.

What size limit applies to #1 Busheling scrap?

The scrap must not exceed 2 feet by 5 feet.

What materials are excluded from #1 Busheling scrap?

Old auto body and fender stock, along with metal-coated, limed, vitreous enameled material, and electric sheet with more than 0.5% silicon.

What was the #1 Busheling export price in mid-August 2020?

US$255 per pound across the US East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast, per ScrapMonster data.

Where does #1 Busheling scrap typically originate?

It is mainly generated as a manufacturing byproduct, such as sheet clippings and stampings from factories.