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Stainless Steel (304) Scrap Price in Illinois

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Illinois vary with volume and prep — use the national average as your baseline and call ahead.

US National Average
$0.62/lb

Stainless Steel (304) market context — Illinois

Yards in Illinois that buy Stainless Steel (304) draw from the local mix of manufacturing, finance, food processing, and rail logistics. Regionally, Midwest steel mills, auto plants, and rail logistics put yards close to the consuming buyers for food service equipment, sinks, and chemical tanks. Within the state, Chicago has the largest concentration of yards taking Stainless Steel (304). End-use demand for food service equipment, sinks, and chemical tanks sets the floor; what each yard pays on top of that depends on its volume and shipping setup. A quick call ahead confirms both the day's posted rate and whether the yard wants the specific grade you are bringing.

Scrap Yards Buying Stainless Steel (304) in Illinois

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