Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Wyoming
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wyoming vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Wyoming
| 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 Wyoming
In Wyoming, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of energy, mining, and agriculture. 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. A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list steel & iron among what they buy, with the widest choice around Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody. Export demand through West Coast ports supports steel & iron prices in Wyoming, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Wyoming 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 Wyoming
- AAA Recycling & Salvage— Laramie
- Federal Auto Recycling— Riverton
- Knighthawk Towing— Cheyenne
- M & T Recycling— Torrington
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rock Springs
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Gillette
- Purvis Shop & Salvage Yard— Cody
- Regional Recycling— Cody
- Rock Springs Hide & Fur-Steel Service Center— Rock Springs
- Rubens' Metals— Cheyenne
- V & V Salvage— Rawlins
- Wyoming Salvage Co.— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Recycling Iron & Metals Inc— Casper
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Wyoming
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Wyoming today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Wyoming 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 Wyoming buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. In Wyoming the largest number of buyers to compare are around Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody. 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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards on the same day.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.