Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — North Carolina
| 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 North Carolina
The North Carolina market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. 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 North Carolina take steel & iron, and sellers near Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give North Carolina yards short shipping legs to the buyers of electric arc furnaces and foundries. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; North Carolina yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
- Auto Parts U Pull— Charlotte
- Balsam Staff Recycling Ctr— Sylva
Frequently asked about steel & iron in North Carolina
What is the steel & iron scrap price in North Carolina today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in North Carolina 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 North Carolina buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in North Carolina 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 Charlotte, Asheville, and Wilmington. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a North Carolina 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.
What do North Carolina 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.