Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Arizona
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Arizona
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
Steel & Iron scrap in Arizona
In Arizona, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. The grades yards commonly quote are Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304); Steel (Heavy Melt) usually earns the top rate and Light Iron / Sheet the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Dozens of yards in Arizona take steel & iron, and sellers near Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Arizona yards a working corridor to the buyers of electric arc furnaces and foundries. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Arizona yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in Arizona
- A & J Recyling— Phoenix
- A To Z Auto Recycler— Phoenix
- AMCEP Metals— Tucson
- Ace Iron— Mesa
- Alliance Steel— Scottsdale
- American Metals Co— Mesa
- American Metals Company— Chandler
- Arizona Environmental Recyclng— Phoenix
- Arizona Metal Management— Phoenix
- Arizona Pick A Part Inc— Mohave Valley
- Arizona Recycles LLC— Tucson
- Arizona Recycling— Phoenix
- Avondale Recycling Center— Avondale
- Barry Metals Co Inc— Phoenix
- Battery Lead Salvage— Phoenix
- Broadway Metal Recycling Inc— Phoenix
- Bulldog Disposal & Recycling— Kingman
- Bullhead Disposal & Recycling— Bullhead City
- CASH TODAY JUNK VEHICLE REMOVAL— Phoenix
- CFS Metals Recycling— Tucson
- Carrillo Recycle— Phoenix
- Clean Az Junk Removal LLC.— Tempe
- Cms— Phoenix
- Cms Morrell— Phoenix
- Commercial Metals Company— Scottsdale
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Arizona
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Arizona today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arizona yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Arizona buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Arizona list steel & iron among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Arizona?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and keep Steel (Heavy Melt) separate from Light Iron / Sheet. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Arizona yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Arizona yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do Arizona yards require from sellers of steel & iron?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.