Scrap Cast Iron Prices in Ottawa
Scrap cast iron in Ottawa is about $0.28/kg ($0.13/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 Ottawa yard.
In Ottawa, ON, scrap Cast Iron is bought by weight at the local yard rate, which tracks the national average shown below. Cast iron — radiators, cookware, and machinery — is graded separately from steel and often pays a little more, so keep it apart from light sheet.
Cast Iron Grades & Price Ranges
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No grade data for Cast Iron.
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 cast iron benchmark | $0.28/kg | Fixed figure set by this site. There is no live market feed for cast iron, so this number is not covered by a live source. | August 23, 2026 |
| Ottawa figure | $0.28/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 cast iron in Ottawa today?
Our index puts scrap cast iron at about $0.28/kg ($0.13/lb) as of August 23, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Ottawa yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Ottawa cast iron price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Ottawa page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Ottawa can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the cast iron price calculated?
There is no live market feed for cast iron. The benchmark is a fixed figure set by this site and is not covered by a live source.
Which cast iron grade pays the most?
Clean, well-sorted cast iron pays more than mixed or contaminated material.
Do I need ID to sell scrap cast iron in Ottawa?
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.