Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Hawaii
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Hawaii vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Hawaii
| 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 Hawaii
In Hawaii, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of tourism, defense, and agriculture. Yards price steel & iron by grade: Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304). Keep Steel (Heavy Melt) apart from Light Iron / Sheet and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. A dozen or so yards in Hawaii take steel & iron, and sellers near Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports steel & iron prices in Hawaii, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Ace Metal Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Atlas Recycling Centers— Hilo
- Commercial Metals Company— Kapolei
- Hawaii Metal Recycling Co— Kapolei
- Island Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Island Recycling, Inc.— Kapolei
- Lenox Metals— Kapolei
- Monster Hi-5 and Tires— Honolulu
- Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center— Hilo
- Okuda Metal Inc— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling Inc— Hilo
- Schnitzer Steel— Puunene
- Schnitzer Steel— Kapolei
- Waipahu Recycling— Waipahu
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Hawaii
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Hawaii today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Hawaii 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 Hawaii buy steel & iron?
A dozen or so yards in Hawaii 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 Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Hawaii?
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 Hawaii yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Hawaii yard?
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.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron scrap in Hawaii?
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.