Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/14/2026.
$202/ ton
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $202
Lowest price $179
Highest price$179Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $224 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Dallas, Texas

Scrap buy price in Dallas, Texas — $0.08 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $90 to $202.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) price reference for Dallas (Texas)

Scrap yards in Dallas (Texas) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($202 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) in Dallas

These are scrap yards in Dallas (Texas) that recently updated #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Updated 158 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: #1 Prepared Steel
1729 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 Plan route
$179/ ton
Updated 518 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: #1 Prepared Steel
2215 S Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75226 Plan route
$202/ ton

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Compare #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$265 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +7.3%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$265 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +10.2%
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Light Iron & Shredder Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$207 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.8%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -5.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -2.4%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -2.4%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$101 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +12.5%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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.

DateAvg price (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/13/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/12/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/10/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/9/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/8/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/7/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/6/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/5/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/4/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/3/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/2/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
4/1/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/31/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/30/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/29/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/28/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/27/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/26/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/25/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/24/2026 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
3/23/2026 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
2/17/2026 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
1/14/2026 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/29/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/28/2025 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/26/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/24/2025 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/23/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/22/2025 $179 / ton+$90$179 – $179
12/19/2025 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
12/10/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
4/19/2025 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
3/28/2025 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
2/14/2025 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
1/26/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
12/9/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
11/14/2024 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/7/2024 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
7/17/2024 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
4/24/2024 $246 / ton−$22$224 – $246
2/29/2024 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
11/30/2023 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
10/4/2023 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
9/30/2023 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
5/28/2023 $291 / ton−$22$269 – $291
3/25/2023 $314 / ton+$90$314 – $314
1/28/2023 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
11/27/2022 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/12/2022 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
7/6/2022 $246 / ton−$67$246 – $246
5/20/2022 $314 / ton+$67$291 – $314
1/29/2022 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
12/26/2021 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
12/2/2021 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
10/28/2021 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
8/3/2021 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
6/14/2021 $314 / ton+$67$314 – $314
4/21/2021 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
2/26/2021 $246 / ton−$22$224 – $269