Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

365-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 4/23/2026.
$157/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $157
Lowest price ⓘ$157
Highest price$157Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Massachusetts
  • Low (around $157): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($157): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($157+): 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 $157 to $246.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

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

Scrap yards in Massachusetts 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.

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Updated 319 days ago

Excel Recycling

Listed as: #1 HMS Prepared Steel
37 Charlotte White Rd, Westport, MA 02790 Plan route
$157/ ton
Updated 319 days ago

Excel Recycling, LLC - Fall River Region

Listed as: #1 HMS Prepared Steel
17 Ridge Hill Rd, Assonet, MA 02702 Plan route
$157/ 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 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.9%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$305 / ton
Mix it with #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)?They'll pay $157 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$148 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -3.0%
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Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$282 / ton
Mix it with #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)?They'll pay $157 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$125 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +9.1%
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#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$218 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$187 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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:$112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 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)
$157 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/30/2026 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
3/22/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
2/17/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
12/19/2025 $157 / ton−$179$157 – $157
8/26/2025 $336 / ton+$90$336 – $336
3/28/2025 $246 / ton+$67$246 – $246
12/6/2024 $179 / ton−$67$179 – $179
9/8/2024 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
6/19/2024 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
3/1/2024 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
2/1/2023 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
10/6/2022 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
7/1/2022 $314 / ton−$90$314 – $314
9/29/2021 $403 / ton+$22$403 – $403
6/25/2021 $381 / ton+$157$381 – $381
4/12/2021 $224 / ton−$90$224 – $224
1/15/2021 $314 / ton+$134$314 – $314
9/29/2020 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
2/21/2020 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
11/22/2019 $134 / ton−$67$134 – $134
9/17/2019 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
7/10/2017 $157 / ton+$45$157 – $157
10/31/2016 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
9/29/2016 $134 / ton+$45$134 – $134
1/1/2016 $90 / ton−$45$90 – $90
9/5/2015 $134 / ton−$22$134 – $134
8/4/2015 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
5/15/2015 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179