Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Rhode Island
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Rhode Island vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Rhode Island
| 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 Rhode Island
Steel & Iron scrap in Rhode Island moves through yards that serve healthcare, education, and defense manufacturing. The grades yards commonly quote are Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304); Steel (Heavy Melt) usually earns the top rate and Light Iron / Sheet the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Well over a dozen yards in Rhode Island list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Rhode Island yard rates near the national benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Rhode Island yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in Rhode Island
- Allens Ave Metals— Providence
- Aluminum & Copper Recycling— Providence
- American Tin & Solder— Providence
- Berger Recycling— Pawtucket
- Bills Auto Parts Inc— Cumberland
- Broomfield J & Sons— Providence
- Charles Scrap Metal— Cranston
- Crane Salvage Inc.— Providence
- Exeter Scrap Metal— Exeter
- F M— Lincoln
- Fortune Metal Inc— Lincoln
- Hyman Brickle And Son Inc— Woonsocket
- Innercity Recycling Service— Cranston
- J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Johnston
- L & R Scrap Metal CO.— Woonsocket
- Metal Commodities Inc— North Kingstown
- Metal Services— Providence
- Mohawk Truck Leasing Inc— Johnston
- Pat's Auto Salvage— Johnston
- Patriot Disposal Co Inc— Johnston
- RI Recycled Metals— Providence
- Rhode Island Recycled Metals— Providence
- Schnitzer Steel— Cumberland
- Schnitzer Steel— Warwick
- Worldwide Multi Services Worldwide— Providence
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Rhode Island
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Rhode Island today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Rhode Island the largest number of buyers to compare are around Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. 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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Rhode Island?
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.
What do Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.