#1 Prepared Steel

500lb. Minimum on ALL Steel & Iron Purchases

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Rockaway Recycling now accepts #1 Prepared Steel, a heavy, high-quality ferrous metal ideal for recycling. To ensure the best pricing, #1 Prepared Steel must be clean, heavy-gauge steel cut to 5 feet or smaller, making it easier to handle and process.

What Is #1 Prepared Steel?

#1 Prepared Steel refers to clean, heavy steel that meets specific recycling requirements. To qualify for this category, the steel must be:

• Cut to 5 feet or smaller for easier processing
• Free of excessive rust, non-ferrous attachments, and contaminants
• Heavy-gauge steel (no thin sheet metal or light iron)

Common sources of #1 Prepared Steel include:

• Demolition scrap
• Heavy construction materials
• Steel beams and structural components
• Industrial machinery parts

To maximize your scrap value, be sure to separate #1 Prepared Steel from other mixed metals and contaminants before bringing it in.

Where To Scrap #1 Prepared Steel in New Jersey

At Rockaway Recycling, we offer competitive pricing for #1 Prepared Steel based on market conditions. You can bring your steel directly to our facility in Rockaway, NJ, where we will weigh and price it accordingly.

For bulk scrap metal loads, we offer pickup services throughout the Tri-State area. If you need container services for large quantities of steel scrap, contact us today to schedule a pickup or request a quote.

Scrap Metal Pickups & Historical Scrap Prices

Rockaway Recycling provides historical pricing data to help you track #1 Prepared Steel scrap prices over time. Our real-time pricing page updates daily, allowing you to check current steel values before bringing in your scrap.

For more information on scrapping #1 Prepared Steel, check out our YouTube channel for helpful scrapping tips.

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