Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Massachusetts
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Massachusetts vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Massachusetts
| 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 Massachusetts
Massachusetts yards that buy steel & iron draw most of their supply from biotechnology, education, healthcare, and finance. 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. Across Massachusetts, dozens of yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Worcester, Everett, and Brockton. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Massachusetts yards move steel & iron quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- A & E Metals Recycling & Packaging Inc— Westport
- A & P Enterprises Of Berkley, Inc.— Berkley
- A Affordable Towing & Junk Car Removal— Dorchester Center
- A Plus Scrap Metal & Junk Removal— Boston
- A Street Scrap Metals Corp.— South Boston
- ARS Towing & Junk Removal Car Removal— Hyde Park
- Acme Metals & Recycling Inc.— Springfield
- Allied Recycling Center Inc— Walpole
- Allston Redemption Ctr— Allston
- Anestis Metals— Lawrence
- Atlantic Metal Recycling— Hanson
- Atlas Metals Inc & Acme Auto Co— Somerville
- BayState Scrap Metal— Lynnfield
- Beaupre Francis— Sterling
- Beaupre Scrap— Worcester
- Beaupre Scrap-Building 2— Douglas
- Blue Recycling— Merrimac
- Boro Disposal— North Attleboro
- Boston Metal Scrappers— Whitman
- Brockton Iron & Steel— Brockton
- C & J Junk Car Removal— Boston
- Cashbuyouts Recycling— Boston
- Causeway Scrap Metal Recycling— Salisbury
- Circle Recycling Inc.— Boston
- Cody & Tobin Inc— New Bedford
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Massachusetts
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Massachusetts today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Massachusetts 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 Worcester, Everett, and Brockton. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts yards on the same day.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.