Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Kentucky
| 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 Kentucky
Steel & Iron scrap in Kentucky moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and logistics. 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. Dozens of yards in Kentucky take steel & iron, and sellers near Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from electric arc furnaces and foundries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady steel & iron buying in Kentucky. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Kentucky 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 Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
- Chuck's Recycling— Ekron
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Kentucky
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Kentucky today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kentucky 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 Kentucky buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Kentucky 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 Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
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.