Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Ohio
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Ohio vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Ohio
| 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 Ohio
In Ohio, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. 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. Dozens of yards in Ohio list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Because electric arc furnaces and foundries are concentrated across the Midwest, Ohio yards rarely sit on steel & iron for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Ohio 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 Ohio
- 3-D Scrap Metals— Lorain
- 6400 Stock— Cleveland
- A & B Iron & Metal Company— Dayton
- A J Recycling— Kinsman
- A&S Salvage— Hammondsville
- A-1 Hauling & Dumpster Service— Warren
- A-Z Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- AMG Resources Corp— Youngstown
- ATruck4Hire LLC— Cleveland
- Aardvark Auto Recycling— Columbus
- Abes Auto Parts— Toledo
- Able Alloy Inc.— Cleveland
- Able Alloys— Cleveland
- Academy Metals— Eastlake
- Ace Brother's Equipment— Cleveland
- Ace Towing— Lancaster
- Adams-Brown Recycling Sta— Georgetown
- Admiral Metals— Twinsburg
- Aetna A1 Parts & Wrecking— Cleveland
- Aetna Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- Affordable Auto Parts & Salvage Inc— Ashtabula
- Akron Recycling— East Canton
- All American Recycling Company— Lorain
- All City Auto Recycling— Columbus
- All City Auto Recycling & Core— Columbus
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Ohio
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Ohio today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Ohio 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 Ohio buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Ohio the largest number of buyers to compare are around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Ohio 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 Ohio?
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.