Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in South Dakota
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — South Dakota
| 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 South Dakota
The South Dakota market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, food processing, and finance. 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. A dozen or so yards in South Dakota take steel & iron, and sellers near Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because electric arc furnaces and foundries are concentrated across the Midwest, South Dakota yards rarely sit on steel & iron for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; South Dakota 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 South Dakota
- Ace Steel & Recycling— Pierre
- Dakota Recycling & Transport— Volga
- Hanson Salvage— Milbank
- Jim's Auto Salvage— Sturgis
- M & C Recycling— Watertown
- Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc— Aberdeen
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rapid City
- R & N Recycling— Sturgis
- R & T Unit Can Co— Sioux Falls
- Recycle— Madison
- Redfield Iron & Metal— Redfield
- Shine Brothers— Yankton
- TJN Enterprises Inc— Sioux Falls
- Tjn West— Sioux Falls
- Watertown Iron & Metal Co— Watertown
- Wes's Auto Salvage— Brookings
- Yankton Metals Inc— Yankton
Frequently asked about steel & iron in South Dakota
What is the steel & iron scrap price in South Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Dakota 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 South Dakota buy steel & iron?
A dozen or so yards in South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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.