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Steel Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada

Price Updated on October 9, 2026

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
Large Transformers Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB02-Oct-2026
Steel Cased Transformers Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB02-Oct-2026
Steel Car Wheels Scrap130130130USD/Ton25-Sep-2026
#1 H.M. Steel56.0656.0656.06USD/Ton27-Sep-2026
Steel Base Carburetors Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB19-Aug-2026
Steel Block Engines0.060.060.06USD/LB19-Aug-2026
Prepared Structural Scrap88.4288.4288.42USD/LB03-Sep-2026
Unprepared Shearing38.438.438.4USD/LB03-Sep-2026
Small Transformers Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB02-Oct-2026
3 Foot Steel Scrap260260260USD/NT09-Jul-2026
Farm Machinery Scrap192.86192.86192.86USD/NT09-Jul-2026
Misc Cast Scrap175175175USD/Ton11-Aug-2026
#2 HMS Unprepared818181USD/GT25-Sep-2026
Heavy w. Light Scrap190190190USD/GT26-May-2026
Light w. Heavy Scrap182.5182.5182.5USD/GT26-May-2026
Steel Electric Motors Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB27-May-2026
Torching Unprepared175175175USD/GT26-May-2026
#2 Prepared Scrap0.110.110.11USD/LB13-Apr-2026
#2 Steel Scrap110.04110.04110.04USD/Ton29-Jul-2026
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap107.21107.21107.21USD/Ton08-Oct-2026
Torching Steel126.67126.67126.67USD/NT22-May-2026
Shredder Steel6.56.56.5USD/CWT22-Dec-2025
Whole Autos777USD/CWT22-Dec-2025
#2 Cast Iron Scrap107.51107.51107.51USD/NT29-Sep-2026
#2 Heavy Melt Scrap 113.5113.5113.5USD/NT26-Nov-2025
Motor/Machine Cast120.03120.03120.03USD/LB26-Nov-2025
Unclean Motors Scrap215.62215.62215.62USD/GT29-Sep-2026
Junk Cars Scrap130130130USD/Ton29-Sep-2026
Unprepared Structural Scrap139.49139.49139.49USD/GT03-Sep-2026
Heavy Melt Scrap127.16127.16127.16USD/NT08-Oct-2026
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.190.190.18USD/LB28-Jul-2026
Oversized Steel Scrap808080USD/NT24-Sep-2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap66.1666.1666.16USD/GT07-Oct-2026
Busheling283.18283.18283.18USD/Ton07-Oct-2026
Unprepared - Farm equipment Scrap191.67191.67191.67USD/Ton07-Oct-2026
Steel Turnings Scrap32.6632.6632.66USD/LB09-Oct-2026
Structural Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB30-Jun-2025
#1 UnPrepared Scrap131.43131.43131.43USD/CWT07-Oct-2026
Plate & Structural Unprepared38.2638.2638.26USD/NT29-Sep-2026
#1 Prepared74.6674.6674.66USD/CWT07-Oct-2026
Foundry Short Steel Scrap265265265USD/GT28-Apr-2025
#2 Prepared101.75101.75101.75USD/NT07-Oct-2026
#2 Unprepared72.5872.5872.58USD/NT02-Oct-2026
Steel Scrap58.8360.357.36USD/LB09-Oct-2026
White Goods42.0942.0942.09USD/CWT06-Oct-2026
Car Bodies138.43138.43138.43USD/LB05-Oct-2026
Long Steel108.92108.92108.92USD/GT06-Oct-2026
Motor Blocks Scrap111.05111.05111.05USD/GT08-Oct-2026
Plate & Structural112.93112.93112.93USD/NT08-Oct-2026
Short Steel132.07132.07132.07USD/GT07-Oct-2026
Rebar69.7369.7469.73USD/LB07-Oct-2026
Auto Cast Scrap185.41185.41185.41USD/NT09-Oct-2026
Sheet Iron124.5124.5124.5USD/NT09-Oct-2026
Mixed Cast Scrap150.48150.48150.48USD/LB03-Sep-2026
#2 HMS Prepared83.1783.1783.17USD/GT25-Sep-2026
P&S Unprepared Scrap94.9994.9994.99USD/LB05-Oct-2026
Plate & Structural Prepared111.2111.2111.2USD/LB08-Oct-2026
Plate & Structural Unprepared68.3768.7967.96USD/GT12-Sep-2025
HMS Unprepared56.6356.6356.63USD/LB07-Oct-2026
#1 HMS Scrap51.1551.1551.15USD/LB08-Oct-2026
#1 Unprepared73.8973.8973.89USD/LB06-Oct-2026
Drums and Rotors115.86116.44115.29USD/LB08-Oct-2026
HMS Prepared62.2462.2462.24USD/LB07-Oct-2026
Mixed Steel Scrap16.1116.1116.11USD/LB06-Oct-2026
Scrap Transmissions Scrap23.6323.6323.63USD/LB06-Oct-2026
Heavy Torch Steel Scrap828282USD/LB27-Sep-2026
Motor Blocks Scrap80.0380.0380.03USD/LB13-Aug-2024
HMS 80/20 Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB30-Jul-2024
Whole Auto Bodies89.5989.5989.59USD/NT07-Jul-2026
#1 Cast Iron Scrap160.67160.67160.67USD/NT29-Sep-2026
#1 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap83.1983.1983.19USD/LB06-May-2024
Tin63.2363.2363.23USD/LB09-Oct-2026
Prepared Steel Scrap88.8588.8588.85USD/LB06-Oct-2026
Unprepared Steel Scrap70.8170.8170.81USD/LB09-Oct-2026
Sheet Metal Scrap91.1391.1391.13USD/NT24-Sep-2026
Appliances24.7924.7924.79USD/LB08-Oct-2026
Iron/Steel Scrap23040060USD/NT16-Jan-2024
Tin Scrap Dirty9.919.919.91USD/CWT09-Oct-2026
Tin/Car Bodies181.67181.67181.67USD/NT30-Apr-2026
#2 Unprepared Heavy Melt Scrap170170170USD/GT22-Aug-2023
Steel Shot Scrap0.050.050.05USD/CWT22-Aug-2023
#1 Steel Scrap69.3669.3669.36USD/LB10-Sep-2026
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB09-Oct-2026
Unprepared Steel Scrap125126.67123.33USD/NT05-May-2023
Long Steel Scrap190190190USD/Ton20-Feb-2023
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap79.7579.7579.75USD/GT21-Aug-2026
Prepared Steel Scrap92.5292.5292.52USD/Ton06-Feb-2023
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap65.7665.7665.76USD/LB26-Nov-2025
#1 Busheling Scrap112.53112.53112.53USD/GT17-Oct-2022
#1 HMS Prepared85.7185.7185.71USD/GT25-Sep-2026
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap87.4387.4387.43USD/GT25-Sep-2026
P&S Scrap201.6201.6201.6USD/GT09-Oct-2026
Steel Turnings Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB17-Oct-2022
Appliances4.944.944.94USD/CWT05-Sep-2022
Busheling Scrap322322322USD/GT05-Sep-2022
Drums and Rotors20.8820.8820.88USD/LB26-Aug-2025
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/GT05-Sep-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap147.5147.5147.5USD/Ton05-Sep-2022
#1 Unprepared Scrap106.25106.25106.25USD/Ton23-Nov-2024
#2 Prepared Scrap57.2157.2157.21USD/CWT25-Mar-2025
#2 Unprepared Steel27.0627.0627.06USD/CWT06-Feb-2023
Sheet Iron114.45114.45114.45USD/Ton29-Apr-2025
#1 Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB22-Aug-2022
#1 Steel Scrap90.1290.1290.12USD/CWT22-May-2023
#1 Prepared Scrap3.193.193.19USD/LB05-Sep-2022
Drums and Rotors225.02225.02225.02USD/NT23-Apr-2025
Plate & Structural Scrap295295295USD/NT20-Apr-2022
Short Steel Scrap252.5252.5252.5USD/NT05-Aug-2022
#1 Prepared Scrap81.4581.4581.45USD/CWT07-Oct-2026
#1 Unprepared Steel49.549.549.5USD/CWT07-Oct-2026
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap3.133.133.13USD/LB24-Jul-2024
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB20-Dec-2023
Short Steel Scrap228.2228.2228.2USD/GT05-Sep-2022
#1 Steel Scrap225225225USD/NT20-Sep-2021
Car Bodies97.597.597.5USD/MT20-Apr-2023
Rebar101.67101.67101.67USD/NT05-Jul-2022
Clean Auto Cast204.57204.57204.57USD/NT27-Sep-2026
Unclean Auto Cast Scrap100100100USD/NT06-Aug-2021
Steel Turnings Scrap858585USD/NT05-Aug-2021
Short Steel Scrap240240240USD/PT03-Aug-2021
Whole Autos9.59.59.5USD/CW03-Aug-2021
Block Tin3.833.833.83USD/LB22-Aug-2023
Shredded Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB02-Sep-2020
Steel BX Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB09-Oct-2026
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 $41/lb on October 9, 2026
  • 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 $150.48 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 $300960 per ton.

Canada Steel Scrap Buy Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap330330330USD/NT11-Sep-2026
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap315315315USD/NT11-Sep-2026
Structural Steel Scrap315315315USD/NT11-Sep-2026
Car Bodies260260260USD/NT03-Aug-2026
Motor Blocks Scrap277.5277.5277.5USD/MT11-Sep-2026
Steel Scrap250250250USD/Ton03-Aug-2026
Prepared Steel Scrap180180180USD/MT11-Sep-2026
Heavy Melt Scrap246.75246.75246.75USD/NT11-Sep-2026
Plate & Structural298.75298.75298.75USD/NT11-Sep-2026
Scrap Transmissions Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB08-Jul-2025
O/S Steel Scrap157157157USD/MT12-Feb-2026
Mixed Cast Scrap200200200USD/MT13-May-2025
#1 H.M. Steel188.89188.89188.89USD/NT17-Jun-2026
O/S Machinery Scrap88.0588.0588.05USD/NT01-Dec-2025
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap194.07194.07194.07USD/NT11-Sep-2026
O/S Torching Scrap121.33121.33121.33USD/NT05-Jan-2026
Rebar66.6866.6866.68USD/NT01-Dec-2025
Oversized Steel Scrap150150150USD/MT11-Sep-2026
Short Steel230230230USD/NT11-Sep-2026
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap183.33183.33183.33USD/MT12-Feb-2026
O/S Heavy Melt258.2276.2240.2USD/NT11-Sep-2026
White Goods152.07152.07152.07USD/NT11-Sep-2026
#1 Busheling Scrap192.5192.5192.5USD/MT06-May-2024
#1 Cast Iron Scrap182.5182.5182.5USD/MT06-May-2024
#2 Busheling Scrap192.5192.5192.5USD/MT06-May-2024
#2 Cast Iron Scrap182.5182.5182.5USD/MT06-May-2024
Appliances134.38134.38134.38USD/Ton28-Nov-2025
Steel Solids Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB13-Aug-2025
Steel Turnings Scrap41.5541.5541.55USD/LB11-Sep-2026
Busheling Scrap335335335USD/NT18-Jul-2023
Mixed Steel Scrap176.26176.26176.26USD/LB11-Sep-2026
Oversized Steel (Light)113.33113.33113.33USD/MT05-Jun-2024
Tin156.51156.51156.51USD/MT11-Sep-2026
Busheling267.6267.6267.6USD/NT01-Dec-2025
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 Scrap195.77195.77195.77USD/NT11-Sep-2026
#2 Steel Scrap92.5292.5292.52USD/Ton18-Jun-2026
Car Bodies253.46253.46253.46USD/MT13-Sep-2022
Clean Auto Cast356.79356.79356.79USD/NT13-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
Auto Cast Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB13-Sep-2022
Heavy Melt Scrap22.922.922.9USD/LB26-Aug-2024
Heavy Melt Scrap285311.67258.33USD/NT13-Sep-2022
#1 Steel Scrap153.67153.67153.67USD/MT28-Nov-2025
Auto Cast Scrap308.41308.41308.41USD/MT13-Sep-2022
Shreddable Steel144.29144.29144.29USD/MT28-Nov-2025
#1 Busheling Scrap215215215USD/MT27-Apr-2022
Busheling292.92292.92292.92USD/NT13-Sep-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/LB28-Nov-2025
Heavy Melt Scrap365365365USD/MT09-Sep-2021
Steel Car Rims293.2293.2293.2USD/NT11-Sep-2026
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap124.23127.57120.9USD/NT11-Sep-2026
#1 Steel Scrap240240240USD/NT24-May-2022
#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/NT13-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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the Canada?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the Canada was $225.53/lb on October 9, 2026
  • 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 $36.92 to $356.79 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 $73840 to $713580 per ton.
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