ScrapCurrent #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Scrap Prices in West Virginia
Check today’s scrap #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices in West Virginia and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per ton for your #1 prepared steel (HMS) — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
$224/ ton−$45 (16.7%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)Avg: $224
Lowest price ⓘ$202
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers West Virginia
- Low (around $202): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($224): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($224+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $90 to $246.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~100.0% (+$112/ ton).
Typical spread for this grade: 5%–116%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Where to sell #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) in West Virginia
Scrap yards in West Virginia buying #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) — with current per ton rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.
Updated 51 days ago
Elkins Metal Recycling
Listed as: Prepared Steel #1
$224/ ton
Updated 161 days ago
Ashley Metal Recycling LLC
Listed as: HMS #1
$202/ ton
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $224 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $280 / ton |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $258 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $254 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $217 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $194 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $175 / ton |
| Rebar | $140 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $134 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $108 / ton |
Price chart: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data
This chart helps you track market direction and analyze #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.
Current #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
$224
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$121 / ton
vs. exchange
Today's world market price (CME)
$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.
Monthly spread: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron
Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 115.1%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (112% – 118%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
| Period | World price (/ ton) | Scrap yard price (/ ton) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 (current) | $104 / ton | $224 / ton | +$120 (115.1%) |
| May 2026 | $112 / ton | $90 / ton | −$22 (19.7%) |
| April 2026 | $108 / ton | $202 / ton | +$94 (87.1%) |
| March 2026 | $105 / ton | $157 / ton | +$52 (49.3%) |
| February 2026 | $103 / ton | $134 / ton | +$32 (31%) |
| January 2026 | $108 / ton | $112 / ton | +$4 (3.7%) |
| December 2025 | $108 / ton | $134 / ton | +$27 (24.7%) |
| November 2025 | $106 / ton | $90 / ton | −$17 (15.6%) |
| October 2025 | $107 / ton | $112 / ton | +$5 (5%) |
| September 2025 | $107 / ton | $90 / ton | −$17 (16%) |
| August 2025 | $105 / ton | $157 / ton | +$52 (49.9%) |
| July 2025 | $102 / ton | $112 / ton | +$10 (9.4%) |
| June 2025 | $99 / ton | $90 / ton | −$10 (9.7%) |
| May 2025 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| April 2025 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| March 2025 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| February 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2025 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| December 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| November 2024 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| October 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| September 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| August 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| July 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| May 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2024 | $97 / ton | $157 / ton | +$60 (61.7%) |
| March 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2024 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| January 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| December 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| November 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| October 2023 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| September 2023 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| August 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| July 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| May 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2023 | $97 / ton | $157 / ton | +$60 (61.7%) |
| February 2023 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2023 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| December 2022 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| November 2022 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| October 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| September 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| August 2022 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| July 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2022 | $97 / ton | $157 / ton | +$60 (61.7%) |
| May 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2022 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2022 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| December 2021 | $97 / ton | $157 / ton | +$60 (61.7%) |
| November 2021 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| October 2021 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| September 2021 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| August 2021 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| July 2021 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2021 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| May 2021 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2021 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| March 2021 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2021 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| January 2021 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
| December 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| November 2020 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| October 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| September 2020 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| August 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| July 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| May 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2020 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| December 2019 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| November 2019 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| October 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| September 2019 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| August 2019 | $97 / ton | $112 / ton | +$15 (15.5%) |
| July 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| June 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| May 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2019 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
Daily price history for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
The table below shows the daily price history for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 | |
| 4/27/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 4/22/2026 | $224 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/13/2026 | $179 / ton | −$67 | $179 – $179 |
| 3/25/2026 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/22/2026 | $224 / ton | +$112 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/15/2026 | $112 / ton | −$112 | $112 – $112 |
| 3/9/2026 | $224 / ton | +$112 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/8/2026 | $112 / ton | −$112 | $112 – $112 |
| 3/7/2026 | $224 / ton | +$112 | $224 – $224 |
| 3/6/2026 | $112 / ton | −$90 | $112 – $112 |
| 3/1/2026 | $202 / ton | +$90 | $202 – $202 |
| 2/27/2026 | $112 / ton | −$90 | $112 – $112 |
| 2/24/2026 | $202 / ton | +$90 | $202 – $202 |
| 2/23/2026 | $112 / ton | −$112 | $112 – $112 |
| 2/17/2026 | $224 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $224 |
| 1/10/2026 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 1/1/2026 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 12/31/2025 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 12/27/2025 | $179 / ton | +$90 | $179 – $179 |
| 12/24/2025 | $90 / ton | −$90 | $90 – $90 |
| 12/14/2025 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 12/7/2025 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 10/15/2025 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 8/30/2025 | $202 / ton | — no change | $202 – $202 |
| 8/26/2025 | $202 / ton | −$45 | $202 – $202 |
| 8/25/2025 | $246 / ton | +$67 | $246 – $246 |
| 7/14/2025 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 5/13/2025 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/30/2025 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 3/25/2025 | $224 / ton | +$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 1/19/2025 | $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 1/13/2025 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 11/14/2024 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 11/5/2024 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 4/25/2024 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 4/14/2024 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 2/29/2024 | $224 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 10/4/2023 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 9/26/2023 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 9/23/2023 | $202 / ton | −$67 | $202 – $202 |
| 3/28/2023 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $269 – $269 |
| 3/25/2023 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 1/31/2023 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 12/8/2022 | $224 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 12/5/2022 | $179 / ton | — no change | $179 – $179 |
| 12/2/2022 | $179 / ton | −$22 | $179 – $179 |
| 8/16/2022 | $202 / ton | −$67 | $202 – $202 |
| 6/29/2022 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $269 – $269 |
| 6/26/2022 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 1/27/2022 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 12/9/2021 | $314 / ton | +$45 | $314 – $314 |
| 10/25/2021 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 9/28/2021 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 9/25/2021 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 6/23/2021 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 4/23/2021 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/21/2021 | $246 / ton | +$112 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/1/2021 | $134 / ton | −$90 | $134 – $134 |
| 1/23/2021 | $224 / ton | +$90 | $224 – $224 |
| 12/2/2020 | $134 / ton | +$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 11/26/2020 | $112 / ton | −$45 | $112 – $112 |
| 9/25/2020 | $157 / ton | +$90 | $157 – $157 |
| 8/3/2020 | $67 / ton | −$22 | $67 – $67 |
| 12/14/2019 | $90 / ton | −$67 | $90 – $90 |
| 12/12/2019 | $157 / ton | +$90 | $134 – $157 |
| 11/19/2019 | $67 / ton | −$45 | $67 – $67 |
| 11/15/2019 | $112 / ton | −$22 | $112 – $112 |
| 11/12/2019 | $134 / ton | +$22 | $134 – $134 |
| 10/23/2019 | $112 / ton | −$45 | $112 – $112 |
| 9/18/2019 | $157 / ton | −$22 | $157 – $157 |
| 8/26/2019 | $179 / ton | +$22 | $179 – $179 |
Map of scrap yards buying #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.
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