Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Utah
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Utah vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Utah
| 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 Utah
The Utah market for steel & iron scrap follows the state's mix of technology, aerospace and defense, and mining. 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. Across Utah, well over a dozen yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Logan. Export demand through West Coast ports supports steel & iron prices in Utah, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Utah 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 Utah
- AA Auto Recyclers— Ogden
- Allied Metals— Ogden
- Basin Industries— Vernal
- Bloom Recyclers— Ogden
- Clearfield Recycling— Clearfield
- Commercial Metals Company— Brigham City
- DD Auto & Salvage— Logan
- Dixie Metal Recycling— Saint George
- Durbano Metals— Ogden
- Hillside Recycling— Deweyville
- Ironman Metal Salvage Inc— Duchesne
- Ivan's Auto Recycling— Moab
- L Bloom & Son— Ogden
- Lucency Corp— Salt Lake City
- Metro Recyclers— Salt Lake City
- Montgomery Recycling— Vernal
- Nelson Scrap Metals— Salt Lake City
- Ogden Metro Recyclers— Ogden
- OmniSource— Salt Lake City
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Syracuse
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Salt Lake City
- Robinson Fencing— Cedar City
- Rocky Mountain Recycling— Saint George
- Rons Haul Away Service— Spanish Fork
- Salt Lake Junk Removal— Taylorsville
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Utah
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Utah today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Utah 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 Utah buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Utah the largest number of buyers to compare are around Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Logan. 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 Utah?
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 Utah yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Utah 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 Utah?
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.