Scrap Steel Prices in Hamilton
Scrap steel in Hamilton is about $0.22/kg ($0.10/lb) on our index as of August 23, 2026. That is the national benchmark, a fixed figure with no live market feed; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Hamilton yard. The top grade, Light Iron, ranges $0.18/kg to $0.25/kg.
Hamilton is home to some of Canada's largest integrated steel mills, which means Hamilton yards offer some of the best ferrous rates in Ontario. Large structural loads, heavy plate, and HMS (heavy melting steel) are all efficiently handled. Volume sellers get competitive treatment.
Steel Grades & Price Ranges
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| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
TopLight Iron Thin-gauge steel scrap including sheet metal, small appliances, and auto bodies. | $0.18/kg – $0.25/kg |
Thick-gauge steel scrap including structural steel, pipe, and machinery. | $0.22/kg – $0.32/kg |
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National steel benchmark | $0.22/kg | Fixed figure set by this site. There is no live market feed for steel, so this number is not covered by a live source. | August 23, 2026 |
| Hamilton figure | $0.22/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | August 23, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site; not covered by a live source | August 23, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap steel in Hamilton today?
Our index puts scrap steel at about $0.22/kg ($0.10/lb) as of August 23, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Hamilton yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Hamilton steel price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Hamilton page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Hamilton can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the steel price calculated?
There is no live market feed for steel. The benchmark is a fixed figure set by this site and is not covered by a live source.
Which steel grade pays the most?
On our index the highest grade is Light Iron, at $0.18/kg to $0.25/kg. Thin-gauge steel scrap including sheet metal, small appliances, and auto bodies.
Do I need ID to sell scrap steel in Hamilton?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.