Stainless steel scrap prices today
Estimated scrap yard prices for stainless steel on November 5, 2026, per pound. Based on today's market. What your yard pays depends on your area, the grade and how clean it is.
Starting estimates. Live prices update every weekday morning.
| Grade | Est. yard price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel (304/316) | $0.45/lb | – |
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- Check with a magnet. 304 and 316 don't stick or pull weakly; 400-series sticks and pays less.
- Keep stainless apart from aluminum. They look alike, but stainless is about three times heavier.
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