Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Minnesota
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Minnesota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Minnesota
| 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 Minnesota
Minnesota yards that buy steel & iron draw most of their supply from medical devices, agriculture, mining, and food processing. 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 Minnesota, dozens of yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Because electric arc furnaces and foundries are concentrated across the Midwest, Minnesota yards rarely sit on steel & iron for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- A & D Recycling and Recovery, INC.— Lakeville
- A North Metro Towing Svc— Minneapolis
- AMG Alliance— Saint Paul
- Alexs Scrapping and Appliance Removal— Sleepy Eye
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marshall
- Alter Metal Recycling— Anoka
- Alter Metal Recycling— mankato
- American Iron— Minneapolis
- Amex Wah Program— Burnsville
- Auto Disposal Services— Jordan
- Auto Reaper— Rice
- Avista Recycling— Minneapolis
- B & E Recycling Station Inc— Elk River
- Bass Brook Recycling— Cohasset
- Beltrami Recycling Inc— Bemidji
- Bemidji Iron & Recycling— Bemidji
- Camel Towing— Minneapolis
- Christensen Metal Yard— Tyler
- Crow Wing Recycling— Brainerd
- D K Auto Salvage— mankato
- Dan Jennings Co— Austin
- David's Junk Removal— Browerville
- Don's Scrap Service— Vesta
- Douglas County Solid Waste— Alexandria
- E.K. Movers & Disposal— Minneapolis
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Minnesota
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Minnesota today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Minnesota 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 Minnesota buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
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.