ScrapCurrent #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Scrap Prices in Maryland
Current #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at scrap yards in Maryland. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
National high for this grade: $336 / ton.
Scrap buy price in Maryland — $0.09 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) price reference for Maryland
Scrap yards in Maryland don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($246 / 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 Maryland
These are scrap yards in Maryland 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $224 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $269 / ton |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $246 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $224 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $190 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $179 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $175 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $157 / ton |
| Rebar | $140 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $108 / ton |
Current #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Monthly spread: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron
| Period | World price (/ ton) | Scrap yard price (/ ton) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 (current) | $104 / ton | $202 / ton | +$97 (93.5%) |
| May 2026 | $112 / ton | $90 / ton | −$22 (19.7%) |
| April 2026 | $108 / ton | $90 / ton | −$18 (16.8%) |
| March 2026 | $105 / ton | $112 / ton | +$7 (6.6%) |
| February 2026 | $103 / ton | $112 / ton | +$9 (9.2%) |
| January 2026 | $108 / ton | $90 / ton | −$18 (17%) |
| December 2025 | $108 / ton | $90 / ton | −$18 (16.8%) |
| November 2025 | $106 / ton | $90 / ton | −$17 (15.6%) |
| October 2025 | $107 / ton | $90 / ton | −$17 (16%) |
| September 2025 | $107 / ton | $90 / ton | −$17 (16%) |
| August 2025 | $105 / ton | $90 / ton | −$15 (14.3%) |
| July 2025 | $102 / ton | $90 / ton | −$13 (12.5%) |
| June 2025 | $99 / ton | $90 / ton | −$10 (9.7%) |
| May 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| December 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| November 2024 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| 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 | $157 / ton | +$60 (61.7%) |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $202 / ton | +$22 | $202 – $202 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $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.