EXHIBIT 23.1
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            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-87008, 333-21895, and 333-100511) of Schnitzer
Steel Industries, Inc. of our report dated November 23, 2004 relating to the
financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appear in this Form
10-K.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP



Portland, Oregon
November 30, 2004