Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Pennsylvania
| 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 Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. 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 Pennsylvania list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New Castle. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Pennsylvania yard rates near the national benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
- All American Metal and Recycling— Carnegie
- All-Met— Philadelphia
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Pennsylvania
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Pennsylvania the largest number of buyers to compare are around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New Castle. 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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.