Steel Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on September 24, 2026
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for unprepared steel scrap to 150.48 USD/LB for mixed cast scrap in the U.S. scrap yards.
- Steel scrap prices range from 36.92 USD/NT for steel turnings scrap to 356.79 USD/NT for clean auto cast in the Canada scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Steel Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Base Carburetors Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Steel Block Engines | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Steel Car Wheels Scrap | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/Ton | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Prepared Structural Scrap | 88.42 | 88.42 | 88.42 | USD/LB | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Unprepared Shearing | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 | USD/LB | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Small Transformers Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2026 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 67.83 | 67.83 | 67.83 | USD/CWT | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Large Transformers Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Steel Cased Transformers Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 09-Jul-2026 |
| 3 Foot Steel Scrap | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/NT | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Farm Machinery Scrap | 192.86 | 192.86 | 192.86 | USD/NT | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Misc Cast Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/Ton | 11-Aug-2026 |
| #2 HMS Unprepared | 81.04 | 81.04 | 81.04 | USD/GT | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Heavy w. Light Scrap | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/GT | 26-May-2026 |
| Light w. Heavy Scrap | 182.5 | 182.5 | 182.5 | USD/GT | 26-May-2026 |
| Steel Electric Motors Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 27-May-2026 |
| Torching Unprepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 26-May-2026 |
| #2 Prepared Scrap | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 13-Apr-2026 |
| #2 Steel Scrap | 110.04 | 110.04 | 110.04 | USD/Ton | 29-Jul-2026 |
| Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 107.21 | 107.21 | 107.21 | USD/Ton | 31-Aug-2026 |
| Torching Steel | 126.67 | 126.67 | 126.67 | USD/NT | 22-May-2026 |
| Shredder Steel | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | USD/CWT | 22-Dec-2025 |
| Whole Autos | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 22-Dec-2025 |
| #2 Cast Iron Scrap | 107.51 | 107.51 | 107.51 | USD/NT | 11-Aug-2026 |
| #2 Heavy Melt Scrap | 113.5 | 113.5 | 113.5 | USD/NT | 26-Nov-2025 |
| Motor/Machine Cast | 120.03 | 120.03 | 120.03 | USD/LB | 26-Nov-2025 |
| Unclean Motors Scrap | 215.62 | 215.62 | 215.62 | USD/GT | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Unprepared - Farm equipment Scrap | 198.33 | 198.33 | 198.33 | USD/Ton | 17-Aug-2026 |
| Junk Cars Scrap | 130 | 130 | 130 | USD/Ton | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Unprepared Structural Scrap | 139.49 | 139.49 | 139.49 | USD/GT | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 150.41 | 150.41 | 150.41 | USD/NT | 24-Feb-2026 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 28-Jul-2026 |
| Oversized Steel Scrap | 80 | 80 | 80 | USD/NT | 24-Sep-2025 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 66.16 | 66.16 | 66.16 | USD/GT | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Busheling | 283.18 | 283.18 | 283.18 | USD/Ton | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 35.62 | 35.62 | 35.62 | USD/LB | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Structural Steel Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 30-Jun-2025 |
| #1 UnPrepared Scrap | 131.61 | 131.61 | 131.61 | USD/CWT | 28-Jul-2026 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | USD/NT | 22-Jan-2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 74.04 | 74.04 | 74.04 | USD/CWT | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Foundry Short Steel Scrap | 265 | 265 | 265 | USD/GT | 28-Apr-2025 |
| #2 Prepared | 101.05 | 101.05 | 101.05 | USD/NT | 02-Sep-2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 72.19 | 72.19 | 72.19 | USD/NT | 02-Sep-2026 |
| Steel Scrap | 58.83 | 60.3 | 57.36 | USD/LB | 04-Sep-2026 |
| White Goods | 42.09 | 42.09 | 42.09 | USD/CWT | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Car Bodies | 138.43 | 138.43 | 138.43 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Long Steel | 108.92 | 108.92 | 108.92 | USD/GT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 117.47 | 117.47 | 117.47 | USD/GT | 31-Aug-2026 |
| Plate & Structural | 122.75 | 122.75 | 122.75 | USD/NT | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Short Steel | 132.07 | 132.07 | 132.07 | USD/GT | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Rebar | 69.73 | 69.74 | 69.73 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 181.63 | 181.63 | 181.63 | USD/NT | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Sheet Iron | 125.54 | 125.54 | 125.54 | USD/NT | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Mixed Cast Scrap | 150.48 | 150.48 | 150.48 | USD/LB | 03-Sep-2026 |
| #2 HMS Prepared | 83.21 | 83.21 | 83.21 | USD/GT | 07-Sep-2026 |
| P&S Unprepared Scrap | 94.99 | 94.99 | 94.99 | USD/LB | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 119.43 | 119.43 | 119.43 | USD/LB | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 68.37 | 68.79 | 67.96 | USD/GT | 12-Sep-2025 |
| HMS Unprepared | 56.59 | 56.59 | 56.59 | USD/LB | 01-Sep-2026 |
| #1 HMS Scrap | 51.15 | 51.15 | 51.15 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 73.52 | 73.52 | 73.52 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Drums and Rotors | 113.81 | 114.39 | 113.24 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2026 |
| HMS Prepared | 62.24 | 62.24 | 62.24 | USD/LB | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 16.11 | 16.11 | 16.11 | USD/LB | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Scrap Transmissions Scrap | 23.63 | 23.63 | 23.63 | USD/LB | 14-Aug-2026 |
| Heavy Torch Steel Scrap | 82 | 82 | 82 | USD/LB | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 80.03 | 80.03 | 80.03 | USD/LB | 13-Aug-2024 |
| HMS 80/20 Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 30-Jul-2024 |
| Whole Auto Bodies | 89.59 | 89.59 | 89.59 | USD/NT | 07-Jul-2026 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 160.67 | 160.67 | 160.67 | USD/NT | 31-Aug-2026 |
| #1 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap | 83.19 | 83.19 | 83.19 | USD/LB | 06-May-2024 |
| Tin | 62.98 | 62.98 | 62.98 | USD/LB | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 89.25 | 89.25 | 89.25 | USD/LB | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Unprepared Steel Scrap | 71.65 | 71.65 | 71.65 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Sheet Metal Scrap | 91.13 | 91.13 | 91.13 | USD/NT | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Appliances | 24.75 | 24.75 | 24.75 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Iron/Steel Scrap | 230 | 400 | 60 | USD/NT | 16-Jan-2024 |
| Tin Scrap Dirty | 9.91 | 9.91 | 9.91 | USD/CWT | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Tin/Car Bodies | 181.67 | 181.67 | 181.67 | USD/NT | 30-Apr-2026 |
| #2 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/GT | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Steel Shot Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/CWT | 22-Aug-2023 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 69.36 | 69.36 | 69.36 | USD/LB | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Insulated Steel BX Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2026 |
| Unprepared Steel Scrap | 125 | 126.67 | 123.33 | USD/NT | 05-May-2023 |
| Long Steel Scrap | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/Ton | 20-Feb-2023 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel Scrap | 79.75 | 79.75 | 79.75 | USD/GT | 21-Aug-2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 92.52 | 92.52 | 92.52 | USD/Ton | 06-Feb-2023 |
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 65.76 | 65.76 | 65.76 | USD/LB | 26-Nov-2025 |
| #1 Busheling Scrap | 112.53 | 112.53 | 112.53 | USD/GT | 17-Oct-2022 |
| #1 HMS Prepared | 84.46 | 84.46 | 84.46 | USD/GT | 03-Sep-2026 |
| #1 HMS Unprepared Scrap | 86.3 | 86.3 | 86.3 | USD/GT | 07-Sep-2026 |
| P&S Scrap | 201.6 | 201.6 | 201.6 | USD/GT | 20-Aug-2026 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2022 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Appliances | 4.94 | 4.94 | 4.94 | USD/CWT | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Busheling Scrap | 322 | 322 | 322 | USD/GT | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Drums and Rotors | 20.88 | 20.88 | 20.88 | USD/LB | 26-Aug-2025 |
| Sheet Metal Scrap | 130 | 130 | 130 | USD/NT | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Short Steel Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Unprepared Steel Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 05-Sep-2022 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 173.33 | 173.33 | 173.33 | USD/GT | 05-Sep-2022 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 147.5 | 147.5 | 147.5 | USD/Ton | 05-Sep-2022 |
| #1 Unprepared Scrap | 106.25 | 106.25 | 106.25 | USD/Ton | 23-Nov-2024 |
| #2 Prepared Scrap | 57.21 | 57.21 | 57.21 | USD/CWT | 25-Mar-2025 |
| #2 Unprepared Steel | 27.06 | 27.06 | 27.06 | USD/CWT | 06-Feb-2023 |
| Sheet Iron | 114.45 | 114.45 | 114.45 | USD/Ton | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Short Steel Scrap | 252.5 | 252.5 | 252.5 | USD/NT | 05-Aug-2022 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2022 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 90.12 | 90.12 | 90.12 | USD/CWT | 22-May-2023 |
| Drums and Rotors | 225.02 | 225.02 | 225.02 | USD/NT | 23-Apr-2025 |
| Plate & Structural Scrap | 295 | 295 | 295 | USD/NT | 20-Apr-2022 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 78.17 | 78.17 | 78.17 | USD/CWT | 07-Jul-2026 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | USD/CWT | 10-Sep-2026 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.13 | USD/LB | 24-Jul-2024 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 20-Dec-2023 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 20-Sep-2021 |
| Short Steel Scrap | 228.2 | 228.2 | 228.2 | USD/GT | 05-Sep-2022 |
| Car Bodies | 97.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 | USD/MT | 20-Apr-2023 |
| Rebar | 101.67 | 101.67 | 101.67 | USD/NT | 05-Jul-2022 |
| Clean Auto Cast | 204.57 | 204.57 | 204.57 | USD/NT | 20-Aug-2026 |
| Unclean Auto Cast Scrap | 100 | 100 | 100 | USD/NT | 06-Aug-2021 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 85 | 85 | 85 | USD/NT | 05-Aug-2021 |
| Short Steel Scrap | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/PT | 03-Aug-2021 |
| Whole Autos | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | USD/CW | 03-Aug-2021 |
| Block Tin | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.83 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Shredded Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 02-Sep-2020 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2026 |
| Rebar | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/MT | 03-Jul-2018 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Canada Steel Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Oversized Structural Steel Scrap | 315 | 315 | 315 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Structural Steel Scrap | 315 | 315 | 315 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Car Bodies | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/NT | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 277.5 | 277.5 | 277.5 | USD/MT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Steel Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/Ton | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | USD/MT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 246.75 | 246.75 | 246.75 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Plate & Structural | 298.75 | 298.75 | 298.75 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Scrap Transmissions Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 08-Jul-2025 |
| O/S Steel Scrap | 157 | 157 | 157 | USD/MT | 12-Feb-2026 |
| Mixed Cast Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/MT | 13-May-2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 188.89 | 188.89 | 188.89 | USD/NT | 17-Jun-2026 |
| O/S Machinery Scrap | 88.05 | 88.05 | 88.05 | USD/NT | 01-Dec-2025 |
| O/S Plate & Structural Scrap | 194.07 | 194.07 | 194.07 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| O/S Torching Scrap | 121.33 | 121.33 | 121.33 | USD/NT | 05-Jan-2026 |
| Rebar | 66.68 | 66.68 | 66.68 | USD/NT | 01-Dec-2025 |
| Oversized Steel Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/MT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Short Steel | 230 | 230 | 230 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 183.33 | 183.33 | 183.33 | USD/MT | 12-Feb-2026 |
| O/S Heavy Melt | 258.2 | 276.2 | 240.2 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| White Goods | 152.07 | 152.07 | 152.07 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| #1 Busheling Scrap | 192.5 | 192.5 | 192.5 | USD/MT | 06-May-2024 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 182.5 | 182.5 | 182.5 | USD/MT | 06-May-2024 |
| #2 Busheling Scrap | 192.5 | 192.5 | 192.5 | USD/MT | 06-May-2024 |
| #2 Cast Iron Scrap | 182.5 | 182.5 | 182.5 | USD/MT | 06-May-2024 |
| Appliances | 134.38 | 134.38 | 134.38 | USD/Ton | 28-Nov-2025 |
| Steel Solids Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 13-Aug-2025 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 41.55 | 41.55 | 41.55 | USD/LB | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Busheling Scrap | 335 | 335 | 335 | USD/NT | 18-Jul-2023 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 176.26 | 176.26 | 176.26 | USD/LB | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Oversized Steel (Light) | 113.33 | 113.33 | 113.33 | USD/MT | 05-Jun-2024 |
| Tin | 156.51 | 156.51 | 156.51 | USD/MT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Busheling | 267.6 | 267.6 | 267.6 | USD/NT | 01-Dec-2025 |
| Sheet Metal Scrap | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/MT | 20-Apr-2023 |
| Large Transformers Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 28-Feb-2023 |
| Small Transformers Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 28-Feb-2023 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 195.77 | 195.77 | 195.77 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| #2 Steel Scrap | 92.52 | 92.52 | 92.52 | USD/Ton | 18-Jun-2026 |
| Car Bodies | 253.46 | 253.46 | 253.46 | USD/MT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Clean Auto Cast | 356.79 | 356.79 | 356.79 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 290 | 290 | 290 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Rebar | 62.27 | 62.27 | 62.27 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 36.92 | 36.92 | 36.92 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Rebar | 58.98 | 58.98 | 58.98 | USD/MT | 26-Aug-2022 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 22.9 | 22.9 | 22.9 | USD/LB | 26-Aug-2024 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 285 | 311.67 | 258.33 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 153.67 | 153.67 | 153.67 | USD/MT | 28-Nov-2025 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 308.41 | 308.41 | 308.41 | USD/MT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Shreddable Steel | 144.29 | 144.29 | 144.29 | USD/MT | 28-Nov-2025 |
| #1 Busheling Scrap | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/MT | 27-Apr-2022 |
| Busheling | 292.92 | 292.92 | 292.92 | USD/NT | 13-Sep-2022 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2021 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 20-Sep-2021 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 28-Nov-2025 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 365 | 365 | 365 | USD/MT | 09-Sep-2021 |
| Steel Car Rims | 293.2 | 293.2 | 293.2 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 124.23 | 127.57 | 120.9 | USD/NT | 11-Sep-2026 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/NT | 24-May-2022 |
| #1 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 17-Aug-2021 |
| #2 Heavy Melt Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 17-Aug-2021 |
| #2 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 17-Aug-2021 |
| Plate & Structural Scrap | 331.5 | 331.5 | 331.5 | USD/NT | 13-Aug-2025 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- Scrap Price Categories
- Aluminum Scrap
- Brass Scrap
- Copper Scrap
- Electronics Scrap
- Glass Cullet
- Iron Scrap
- Lead Scrap
- Others
- Paper Stock
- Plastic Scrap
- Stainless Steel Scrap
- Steel Scrap
- Tin
- Zinc Scrap