Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Missouri
| 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 Missouri
The Missouri market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, 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. Dozens of yards in Missouri take steel & iron, and sellers near Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because electric arc furnaces and foundries are concentrated across the Midwest, Missouri yards rarely sit on steel & iron for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Missouri yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in Missouri
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
- Brothers Auto Salvage & Recycling— Cadet
- Brothers Salvage and Auto Sales— Cadet
- Buddy's Auto Mall— Brookline
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Missouri
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Missouri today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Missouri 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 Missouri buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Missouri 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 Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Missouri?
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 Missouri yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Missouri?
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.
What do Missouri 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.