How Much is a Filing Cabinet Worth in Scrap Metal?
Cast iron cabinets – $0.10 – $0.25 per pound; So a heavy 100 lb. steel filing cabinet could get $5 to $15 as scrap metal. A 50 lb. aluminum cabinet could yield $15 to $30. If you have a vintage 200 lb. cast iron cabinet, it might be worth $20 to $50 to the right scrap buyer.