Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Montana
| 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 Montana
Montana yards that buy steel & iron draw most of their supply from agriculture, mining, and forestry. 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. Well over a dozen yards in Montana take steel & iron, and sellers near Billings, Butte, and Belgrade have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports steel & iron prices in Montana, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Montana 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 Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Montana
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Montana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Montana 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 Montana buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Montana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Montana?
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 Montana yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Montana yard?
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 Montana?
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 Montana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.