#2 Prepared

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$143.87/ton

(25.00%) 45-Day Change

Recent Price History

$185.00/ton Big Daddy Scrap, Chicago Heights, Illinois 1/9/26
$0.08/lb River Valley Recycling, Kankakee, Illinois 12/24/25
$148.00/ton Ohio gye steelyard, denver, ohio 12/16/25
$145.00/ton Big Daddy Scrap, Chicago Heights, Illinois 12/9/25
$110.00/ton Nashua, Iowa 12/2/25
$6.25/cw Super Salvage Inc, Prince Frederick, Maryland 11/28/25
$163.12/ton Welkom, Free State 11/19/25
$0.07/lb Baker Scrap, Forrest, Illinois 11/8/25
$140.00/ton SA Recycling- Los Angeles South Almeda, Los Angeles, California 10/17/25

About #2 Prepared

What Is #2 Prepared Steel?

When #2 prepared steel is no longer useful, 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 snag this valuable material! 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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Glickman Metal Recycling, LLC

410 E.25th St. N Wichita, Kansas 67219

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815 East Gilbert Wichita, Kansas 67211

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