Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Vermont
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Vermont vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Vermont
| 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 Vermont
Vermont yards that buy steel & iron draw most of their supply from dairy and food processing, technology, and tourism. 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. Across Vermont, a dozen or so yards accept steel & iron; the largest clusters are in Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Vermont yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Vermont 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 Vermont
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- Bee There Towing & Recovery— Starksboro
- Bob's Junk Vehicle & scrap metal service— Barre
- Burnett Scrap Metals LLC— Hinesburg
- Chittenden Solid Waste District— Williston
- Earth Waste System— Castleton
- Earth Waste Systems— Rutland
- Hodgdon Bros Inc— Swanton
- Hubbard Brothers Inc— Rutland
- R Brown & Sons Inc— Waterbury
- Rosen & Berger Inc— Center Rutland
- Wright Brothers Metal Recycling— Newport
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Vermont
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Vermont today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Vermont 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 Vermont buy steel & iron?
A dozen or so yards in Vermont 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 Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Vermont?
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 Vermont yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.