Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Kansas
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kansas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Kansas
| 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 Kansas
In Kansas, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of aerospace, agriculture, and oil and gas. 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 Kansas, dozens of yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. Because electric arc furnaces and foundries are concentrated across the Midwest, Kansas yards rarely sit on steel & iron for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Kansas 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 Kansas
- 21st Street Metal Recycling— Wichita
- 3D Recycling— La Cygne
- ABC Industrial Scrap— Wichita
- ABC Recycling— Wichita
- ABC Recycling— Wichita
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbus
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Lawrence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Topeka
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Fort Scott
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Fort Scott
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Emporia
- All Metal Recycling— Harper
- All Metal Recycling— Wichita
- All Metals— Newton
- All Metals Recycling C And S G— Wichita
- Auto Castings Recovery Co— Newton
- Axis Iron & Metal Recycling Co— Wichita
- B & B Recycling & Salvage— Larned
- BFR Metals— Salina
- Bailey Recycling & Scrap Metal— Topeka
- Bailey Recycling & Scrap Metals— Topeka
- Boge Iron & Metal Company Inc— Wichita
- Broadway Truck & Auto— Valley Center
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Kansas
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Kansas today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kansas 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 Kansas buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Kansas the largest number of buyers to compare are around Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. 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 Kansas?
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 Kansas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Kansas 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.
What do Kansas 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.