Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in New York
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New York vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — New York
| 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 New York
In New York, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. 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 New York list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold New York yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual New York 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 New York
- 1 American Waste— Pine Island
- 1-888-Junk-Demo— Dix Hills
- 180 Flood Drive Properties— Fulton
- A Supino Scrap Iron & Metal— Staten Island
- AC's Towing and Recovery— Schenectady
- ANYWAY TOWING— Huntington Station
- ARG Disposal— Albion
- AVL Recycling LLC— Ontario
- AW Scrap Processors Inc— Wappingers Falls
- Action Metal Co.— Stony Point
- Advanced Recovery Inc— Port Jervis
- Affordable Junk Car & Truck Removal— Slate Hill
- Al's Auto Recycling— Syracuse
- Albany Metal Recycling— Rensselaer
- All Recycling Inc— Newburgh
- Altmire's Auto Parts— Felts Mills
- Archie Nichols Inc— Frewsburg
- Arrow Scrap Corp.— West Babylon
- Arthur Trovei & Sons Inc— Sparrow Bush
- Atlantic Copper Co Inc— Somers
- Atlantic Recycling— Ozone Park
- Auto Salvage Technologies— Herkimer
- Auto Salvage Technologies INC— Herkimer
- Automotive Recycling Services— Schenectady
- B Millens Sons Inc— Kingston
Frequently asked about steel & iron in New York
What is the steel & iron scrap price in New York today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New York 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 New York buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In New York the largest number of buyers to compare are around Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. 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 New York?
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 New York yards on the same day.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in New York?
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.
What do New York yards require from sellers of steel & iron?
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 New York yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.