Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Michigan
| 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 Michigan
The Michigan market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. Expect separate prices for Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304). Clean, sorted Steel (Heavy Melt) sits at the top of the board while Light Iron / Sheet is priced for the extra processing it needs. Across Michigan, dozens of yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Michigan yards close to the consuming buyers of electric arc furnaces and foundries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Michigan 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 Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Michigan
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Michigan today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Michigan 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 Michigan buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Michigan 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 Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Michigan?
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 Michigan yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Michigan?
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 Michigan?
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.