Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.42/lb Updated 09/24/2023
Steel National Average $158.00/ton Updated 09/24/2023
Aluminum National Average $0.53/lb Updated 09/24/2023

#2 Prepared

Last updated: 11 months ago
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$164.32/ton

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Recent Price History

$140.50/ton Rockaway, New Jersey 10/17/22
$179.00/ton Rockaway, New Jersey 10/2/22
$2.31/lb Rome, Georgia 7/20/22
$170.00/ton Lubbock, Texas 7/6/22
$220.00/ton Marinette, Wisconsin 7/6/22
$200.00/ton Lubbock, Texas 6/23/22
$2.80/lb Parkin, Arkansas 6/7/22
$0.07/lb Independence, Kansas 6/2/22

About #2 Prepared

What Is #2 Prepared Steel?

When #2 prepared steel is no longer of use to you, bring it to your local scrap metal yard. This steel is usually of a lighter gauge and cannot include light iron or sheet metal. Contractors and construction workers come across #2 prepared steel a lot so if you are one, keep your eyes open and get the #2 Prepared Scrap Prices! To get the best prices for #2 prepared steel you should contact local scrap yards. Not sure where your closest scrap metal yard is?

Looking For A Scrap Yard To Sell Steel To?

The iScrap App will help you locate yards closest to your location and give you their contact information so you can be in touch. If your construction site does not have a vehicle large enough to transport your #2 prepared scrap to your chosen yard, the app can also help you schedule a pick up. Large loads of metals can sometimes get a better price than a small load so be sure to ask your yard for pricing information for #2 prepared steel.
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Potomac Metals-Sterling

45655 Woodland Road Sterling, Virginia 20166

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Potomac Metals-Manassas

11900 Livingston Road Manassas, Virginia 20109

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Potomac Metals-Springfield

6619 Iron Place Springfield, Virginia 22151

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Potomac Metals-Ranson

410 16th Ave Ranson, West Virginia 25438

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Potomac Metals-Beltsville

5215 Holland Drive Beltsville, Maryland 20705

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Kirby Metal Recycling

5832 Kirby Road Clinton, Maryland 20735

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Potomac Metals-Waldorf

2 Henry Ford Circle Waldorf, Maryland 20602

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Midshore Recyclers Inc

6012 Shiloh Church Hurlock Rd Hurlock, Maryland 21643

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Staiman Recycling

213 Poplar Street Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331

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Recycle Management

3426 US HWY 340 Business West Stanley, Virginia 22851

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White Metal Recycling Company

150 S Orchard Dr Yoe, Pennsylvania 17313

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