Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Colorado
| 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 Colorado
In Colorado, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. 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. Across Colorado, dozens of yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Englewood. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for electric arc furnaces and foundries, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Colorado rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Colorado yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- C & M Iron and Metal Co., Inc— Englewood
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
- Colorado Recycling Services— Englewood
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
- Commercial Metals Company— Brighton
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Colorado
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado 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 Colorado buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Colorado the largest number of buyers to compare are around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Englewood. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Colorado?
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 Colorado yards on the same day.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Colorado?
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.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron scrap in Colorado?
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.