Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Indiana
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Indiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Indiana
| 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 Indiana
Steel & Iron scrap in Indiana moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. 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 Indiana list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Indiana yards close to the consuming buyers of electric arc furnaces and foundries. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Indiana 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 Indiana
- 334 Recycling and Transfer— Whitestown
- A Junkyard— Mishawaka
- A1 Auto Parts LLC & Cash 4 Cars— Indianapolis
- AMG Resources Corporation— Gary
- Absolute Auto Recyclers, Inc— South Bend
- Ace Auto Services— Michigan City
- Ace Scrap Metal Dumpsters and Demolitions— Cicero
- Acme Refining— South Bend
- Adam's Junkers— South Bend
- Adkins Auto Parts— Martinsville
- Advantage Recycling— Crawfordsville
- All Around Dads Handyman Service— Mooresville
- All Kinds of Scrap— Cannelton
- All Pro Scrap Inc— Indianapolis
- All Pro Scrap Inc.— Wolcottville
- Aluminum Can Recycling Co— Lafayette
- American Equipment Co— Fort Wayne
- Auto Salvage & Sales Inc— Terre Haute
- Azimow & Culbertson Scrap Co— Alexandria
- Beemsterboer Slag & Ballast— East Chicago
- Beford Recycling Inc— Mitchell
- Behr Port of Indiana— Portage
- Bloomington Iron & Metal Inc— Bloomington
- Bob's Core & Auto Parts— Fort Wayne
- Buckeye Recycling&Surplus— Lawrenceburg
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Indiana
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Indiana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Indiana 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 Indiana buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Indiana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Indiana 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.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron scrap in Indiana?
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.