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Steel Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada

Price Updated on December 12, 2025

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

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
3 Foot Steel Scrap210210210USD/NT12-Dec-2025
Large Transformers Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12-Dec-2025
Steel Cased Transformers Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB12-Dec-2025
Misc Cast Scrap160160160USD/Ton09-Dec-2025
Steel Car Wheels Scrap100100100USD/Ton09-Dec-2025
Unprepared Shearing38.3738.3738.37USD/LB24-Nov-2025
Shredder Steel6.56.56.5USD/CWT19-Nov-2025
Unprepared - Farm equipment Scrap190190190USD/Ton14-Nov-2025
#2 HMS Unprepared70.8370.8370.83USD/GT10-Nov-2025
Heavy w. Light Scrap170170170USD/GT10-Nov-2025
Torching Unprepared175175175USD/GT10-Nov-2025
#2 Cast Iron Scrap102.51102.51102.51USD/Ton07-Nov-2025
Junk Cars Scrap120120120USD/Ton07-Nov-2025
Unclean Motors Scrap175175175USD/Ton07-Nov-2025
Prepared Structural Scrap66.7166.7166.71USD/GT13-Oct-2025
Unprepared Structural Scrap112.35112.35112.35USD/GT13-Oct-2025
Small Transformers Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB07-Oct-2025
#1 H.M. Steel59.7659.7659.76USD/Ton06-Oct-2025
Steel Base Carburetors Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB30-Sep-2025
Steel Block Engines0.060.060.06USD/LB30-Sep-2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap84.9684.9684.96USD/GT29-Sep-2025
Oversized Steel Scrap808080USD/NT27-Aug-2025
#2 Heavy Melt Scrap 113.5113.5113.5USD/CWT05-Aug-2025
Steel Turnings Scrap35.4235.4235.42USD/LB01-Aug-2025
White Goods37.9237.9237.92USD/LB01-Aug-2025
Structural Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB30-Jun-2025
#1 UnPrepared Scrap127.54127.54127.54USD/CWT30-May-2025
Busheling258.64258.64258.64USD/GT29-May-2025
Steel Electric Motors Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB26-May-2025
#1 Prepared68.8768.8768.87USD/CWT28-Apr-2025
Foundry Short Steel Scrap265265265USD/GT28-Apr-2025
#2 Prepared89.3689.3689.36USD/NT24-Apr-2025
#2 Unprepared63.8563.8563.85USD/NT24-Apr-2025
Steel Scrap60.3362.0358.63USD/LB07-Apr-2025
#2 Steel Scrap119.19119.19119.19USD/Ton05-Mar-2025
Long Steel93.8293.8293.82USD/GT05-Mar-2025
Motor Blocks Scrap111.4111.4111.4USD/GT05-Mar-2025
Plate & Structural116.98116.98116.98USD/NT05-Mar-2025
Short Steel114.69114.69114.69USD/GT05-Mar-2025
Plate & Structural Unprepared68.3768.7967.96USD/NT04-Mar-2025
Rebar64.0764.0764.07USD/LB20-Feb-2025
Auto Cast Scrap169.26169.26169.26USD/NT13-Feb-2025
Sheet Iron116.07116.07116.07USD/NT13-Feb-2025
Whole Autos7.57.57.5USD/CWT05-Feb-2025
Mixed Cast Scrap138.51138.51138.51USD/LB31-Jan-2025
#2 HMS Prepared83.1783.1783.17USD/GT23-Jan-2025
Light w. Heavy Scrap167.5167.5167.5USD/GT23-Jan-2025
P&S Unprepared Scrap90.2890.2890.28USD/LB01-Jan-2025
Plate & Structural Prepared105.53105.53105.53USD/LB01-Jan-2025
Plate & Structural Unprepared38.2638.2638.26USD/LB01-Jan-2025
HMS Unprepared40.6240.6240.62USD/LB11-Dec-2024
#1 HMS Scrap31.7631.7631.76USD/LB04-Dec-2024
#1 Unprepared67.3767.3767.37USD/LB04-Dec-2024
Drums and Rotors105.87106.27105.47USD/LB04-Dec-2024
HMS Prepared48.8948.8948.89USD/LB04-Dec-2024
Mixed Steel Scrap20.0520.0520.05USD/LB04-Dec-2024
#1 HMS Prepared898989USD/GT26-Nov-2024
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap83.5283.5283.52USD/GT26-Nov-2024
Scrap Transmissions Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB20-Nov-2024
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.160.170.16USD/LB08-Oct-2024
Heavy Torch Steel Scrap76.2676.2676.26USD/LB04-Sep-2024
Heavy Melt Scrap150.05150.05150.05USD/NT22-Aug-2024
HMS 80/20 Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB30-Jul-2024
Whole Auto Bodies89.4589.4589.45USD/NT20-Jun-2024
#1 Cast Iron Scrap158.34158.34158.34USD/NT05-Jun-2024
#1 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap83.1983.1983.19USD/LB06-May-2024
Tin56.656.656.6USD/LB06-May-2024
Prepared Steel Scrap74.1474.1474.14USD/LB20-Apr-2024
Unprepared Steel Scrap64.2464.2464.24USD/LB20-Apr-2024
Sheet Metal Scrap81.0281.0281.02USD/NT20-Mar-2024
Appliances24.7124.7124.71USD/LB05-Feb-2024
Iron/Steel Scrap23040060USD/NT16-Jan-2024
Farm Machinery Scrap150150150USD/Ton20-Nov-2023
Tin Scrap Dirty9.99.99.9USD/CWT20-Nov-2023
Tin/Car Bodies180180180USD/NT20-Nov-2023
Torching Steel116.67116.67116.67USD/NT05-Sep-2023
#2 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap170170170USD/GT22-Aug-2023
Steel Shot Scrap0.050.050.05USD/CWT22-Aug-2023
#1 Steel Scrap68.1468.1468.14USD/LB22-May-2023
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB22-May-2023
Unprepared Steel Scrap125126.67123.33USD/NT05-May-2023
Car Bodies129.49129.49129.49USD/Ton20-Feb-2023
Long Steel Scrap190190190USD/Ton20-Feb-2023
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap86.3986.3986.39USD/GT06-Feb-2023
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap66.2966.2966.29USD/Ton20-Jan-2023
Prepared Steel Scrap92.5292.5292.52USD/Ton05-Jan-2023
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap65.7665.7665.76USD/LB15-Nov-2022
#1 Busheling Scrap112.53112.53112.53USD/GT17-Oct-2022
Steel Turnings Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB17-Oct-2022
#2 Prepared Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB05-Sep-2022
Appliances4.944.944.94USD/CWT05-Sep-2022
Drums and Rotors20.8820.8820.88USD/LB05-Sep-2022
Motor Blocks Scrap80.0380.0380.03USD/NT05-Sep-2022
Sheet Metal Scrap130130130USD/NT05-Sep-2022
Short Steel Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB05-Sep-2022
Unprepared Steel Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB05-Sep-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap173.33173.33173.33USD/GT22-Aug-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap147.5147.5147.5USD/Ton22-Aug-2022
#1 Unprepared Scrap106.25106.25106.25USD/Ton22-Aug-2022
#2 Prepared Scrap57.2157.2157.21USD/CWT22-Aug-2022
#2 Unprepared Steel27.0627.0627.06USD/CWT22-Aug-2022
Busheling Scrap322322322USD/GT22-Aug-2022
Sheet Iron114.45114.45114.45USD/Ton05-Aug-2022
Short Steel Scrap252.5252.5252.5USD/NT05-Aug-2022
#1 Steel Scrap90.1290.1290.12USD/CWT20-May-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap3.193.193.19USD/LB20-Apr-2022
Drums and Rotors225.02225.02225.02USD/NT20-Apr-2022
Plate & Structural Scrap295295295USD/NT20-Apr-2022
#1 Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB21-Mar-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap72.5972.5972.59USD/CWT07-Feb-2022
#1 Unprepared Steel41.4541.4541.45USD/CWT07-Feb-2022
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap3.133.133.13USD/LB05-Oct-2021
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB05-Oct-2021
P&S Scrap192.88192.88192.88USD/GT05-Oct-2021
Short Steel Scrap228.2228.2228.2USD/GT24-Aug-2021
#1 Steel Scrap225225225USD/NT17-Aug-2021
Car Bodies97.597.597.5USD/MT17-Aug-2021
Rebar101.67101.67101.67USD/NT12-Aug-2021
Clean Auto Cast194.26194.26194.26USD/NT06-Aug-2021
Unclean Auto Cast Scrap100100100USD/NT06-Aug-2021
Steel Turnings Scrap858585USD/NT05-Aug-2021
Motor/Machine Cast120.03120.03120.03USD/PT03-Aug-2021
Short Steel Scrap240240240USD/PT03-Aug-2021
Whole Autos9.59.59.5USD/CW03-Aug-2021
Block Tin3.833.833.83USD/LB19-Jan-2021
Shredded Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB02-Sep-2020
Steel BX Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB07-Jan-2019
Rebar0.220.220.22USD/MT03-Jul-2018
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  • "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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the U.S.?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the U.S. was $32.07/lb on December 12, 2025
  • How much money is 1 lb of steel scrap in the U.S.?
  • The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.04 to $138.51 per lb.
  • What is 1 ton of steel scrap worth in the United States?
  • The value of 1 ton of steel scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $80 to $277020 per ton.

Canada Steel Scrap Buy Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/MT28-Nov-2025
Steel Scrap215215215USD/NT28-Nov-2025
Structural Steel Scrap245245245USD/NT28-Nov-2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap225225225USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Heavy Melt Scrap224.25224.25224.25USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Motor Blocks Scrap258.75258.75258.75USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap245245245USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Plate & Structural281.25281.25281.25USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Steel Car Rims273.2273.2273.2USD/NT22-Oct-2025
Car Bodies190190190USD/NT21-Oct-2025
Scrap Transmissions Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB08-Jul-2025
O/S Steel Scrap153.36153.36153.36USD/MT07-Jul-2025
Mixed Cast Scrap200200200USD/MT13-May-2025
#1 H.M. Steel180.84180.84180.84USD/NT02-Dec-2024
O/S Machinery Scrap88.0588.0588.05USD/NT02-Dec-2024
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap190.86190.86190.86USD/NT02-Dec-2024
O/S Torching Scrap121.33121.33121.33USD/NT02-Dec-2024
Rebar66.6866.6866.68USD/NT02-Dec-2024
Oversized Steel Scrap123123123USD/MT17-Oct-2024
Short Steel202.5202.5202.5USD/NT17-Oct-2024
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap193.81193.81193.81USD/MT05-Mar-2024
O/S Heavy Melt239.2257.2221.2USD/NT20-Dec-2023
White Goods141.38141.38141.38USD/NT20-Dec-2023
#1 Busheling Scrap192.5192.5192.5USD/MT20-Oct-2023
#1 Cast Iron Scrap182.5182.5182.5USD/MT20-Oct-2023
#2 Busheling Scrap192.5192.5192.5USD/MT20-Oct-2023
#2 Cast Iron Scrap182.5182.5182.5USD/MT20-Oct-2023
Appliances134.38134.38134.38USD/Ton22-Aug-2023
Steel Solids Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB22-Aug-2023
Steel Turnings Scrap36.9336.9336.93USD/LB22-Aug-2023
Busheling Scrap335335335USD/NT18-Jul-2023
Mixed Steel Scrap150.01150.01150.01USD/LB18-Jul-2023
Oversized Steel (Light)113.33113.33113.33USD/MT18-Jul-2023
Tin123.01123.01123.01USD/MT18-Jul-2023
Busheling267.6267.6267.6USD/NT20-Apr-2023
Sheet Metal Scrap160160160USD/MT20-Apr-2023
Large Transformers Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB28-Feb-2023
Small Transformers Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB28-Feb-2023
Auto Cast Scrap202.44202.44202.44USD/NT23-Nov-2022
#2 Steel Scrap92.5192.5192.51USD/Ton26-Oct-2022
Auto Cast Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB13-Sep-2022
Car Bodies253.46253.46253.46USD/MT13-Sep-2022
Clean Auto Cast356.79356.79356.79USD/NT13-Sep-2022
Heavy Melt Scrap22.922.922.9USD/LB13-Sep-2022
Motor Blocks Scrap290290290USD/NT13-Sep-2022
Rebar62.2762.2762.27USD/NT13-Sep-2022
Steel Turnings Scrap36.9236.9236.92USD/NT13-Sep-2022
Rebar58.9858.9858.98USD/MT26-Aug-2022
Heavy Melt Scrap285311.67258.33USD/NT25-Jul-2022
#1 Steel Scrap153.67153.67153.67USD/MT22-Jun-2022
Auto Cast Scrap308.41308.41308.41USD/MT22-Jun-2022
Shreddable Steel144.29144.29144.29USD/MT22-Jun-2022
#1 Busheling Scrap215215215USD/MT27-Apr-2022
Busheling292.92292.92292.92USD/NT27-Apr-2022
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB09-Dec-2021
#1 Steel Scrap0.110.110.11USD/LB20-Sep-2021
Steel BX Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB20-Sep-2021
Heavy Melt Scrap365365365USD/MT09-Sep-2021
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap124.22127.56120.89USD/NT17-Aug-2021
#1 Steel Scrap240240240USD/NT17-Aug-2021
#1 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap170170170USD/NT17-Aug-2021
#2 Heavy Melt Scrap 250250250USD/NT17-Aug-2021
#2 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap170170170USD/NT17-Aug-2021
Plate & Structural Scrap331.5331.5331.5USD/NT17-Aug-2021
  • "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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the Canada?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the Canada was $19.25/lb on December 12, 2025
  • How much money is 1 lb of steel scrap in the Canada?
  • The price of scrap aluminum in the Canada varies, but it's generally around $0.07 to $150.01 per lb.
  • What is 1 ton of steel scrap worth in the Canada?
  • The value of 1 ton of steel scrap in the Canada varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $140 to $300020 per ton.
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