Scrap Steel Prices in Vancouver
Scrap steel in Vancouver 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 Vancouver yard. The top grade, Light Iron, ranges $0.18/kg to $0.25/kg.
Construction activity in Metro Vancouver keeps structural steel and rebar flowing. Most yards accept steel in any condition — cut lengths load more efficiently and may help with negotiating a better rate on large volumes.
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 |
| Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Vancouver steel price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Vancouver page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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.