Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Arkansas
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arkansas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Arkansas
| 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 Arkansas
The Arkansas market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of food processing, paper and forestry, and steel. 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 Arkansas list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Little Rock, Van Buren, and Blytheville. Regional demand from electric arc furnaces and foundries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady steel & iron buying in Arkansas. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Arkansas 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 Arkansas
- AAA Recycling— Texarkana
- ABC Salvage & Scrap Metal— Little Rock
- Applegarth Steel & Scrap Metal— Centerton
- Arkansas Northeastern Scrap Processing— Blytheville
- Arkansas Recycling South— Hope
- Arkansas Scrap Metal— Harrison
- Arkansas Valley Scrap Metal— Morrilton
- Aubrey Ray Demolition— Gillham
- Blazzin Hott blacksmith shop and salvage— Searcy
- Blytheville Iron And Metal Co— Blytheville
- Bud's Auto Salvage— Van Buren
- Burnett's Waste Recycling— Trumann
- CM Speak Iron & Metal & Speed Shop— Harrison
- Carpenters Metal Recycling Inc— Viola
- Commercial Metals Company— Hope
- Commercial Metals Company— Magnolia
- Cunningham Container Service— Russellville
- Davis Iron & Metal Inc— Van Buren
- Diaz Scrap Metal— Newport
- Eagle Recycling Inc— Russellville
- Easter Scrap Metal— Maumelle
- Golden Rule Recycling Enterprise— Prescott
- Goolsby Iron & Metal— Blytheville
- Gunderman John Scrap Metals— Morrilton
- Highway 412 Salvage— Walnut Ridge
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Arkansas
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Arkansas today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Arkansas quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Arkansas buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Arkansas 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 Little Rock, Van Buren, and Blytheville. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Arkansas?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, separate Steel (Heavy Melt) from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Arkansas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Arkansas?
Separate grades, remove attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
What do Arkansas 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.