Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Connecticut
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Connecticut vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Connecticut
| 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 Connecticut
The Connecticut market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace and defense manufacturing, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Expect separate prices for Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304). Clean, sorted Steel (Heavy Melt) sits at the top of the board while Light Iron / Sheet is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in Connecticut list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Connecticut yards move steel & iron quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Connecticut 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 Connecticut
- A & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Farmington
- Affordable Clutter and Junk Removal Svcs, LLC— East Haven
- Albert Bros Inc— Waterbury
- Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal Co Inc— New Haven
- Arev II— Waterbury
- Bonomo Schiavone Corp— Stamford
- Bridgeport Scrap Metals Inc— bridgeport
- CASH OR JUNK— East Hartford
- Cable Manaement LLC— Meriden
- Calamari Recycling Co. Construction & Demolition Recycling— Essex
- Canusa Hershman Recycling Co— Branford
- Cash or Junk— Fairfield
- Cash or junk— Norwalk
- Central Scrap Metal— Waterbury
- Chapel Scrap Metal Co— New Haven
- Chuck & Eddies Used Auto Parts— Plantsville
- Classic Used Auto Parts— West Haven
- Connecticut Scrap— Uncasville
- Constitution State Scrap— Norwalk
- Corona's Auto Parts Inc— Hartford
- Danbury Haulers and Junk Removal— Danbury
- Dell's Auto Wrecking— Danbury
- Elm City Dumpster Division— New Haven
- Elm City Sales Inc— New Haven
- Feigenbaum & Nair— New Britain
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Connecticut
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Connecticut today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Connecticut 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 Connecticut buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Connecticut the largest number of buyers to compare are around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut yards on the same day.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Connecticut?
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 Connecticut yards require from sellers of steel & iron?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Connecticut yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.