Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 10/21/2026.
$269/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $269
Lowest price ⓘ$246
Highest price$269Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Michigan
  • Low (around $246): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($269): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($269+): 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 $246 to $336.
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Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

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

Scrap yards in Michigan 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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RJ Industrial Recycling

Listed as: Prepared Heavy Melt
5167 N Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48505 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 24 days ago

Benton Metal Recycling

Listed as: Prepared Heavy Melt
1256 Milton St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Plan route
$269/ 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -6.8%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$318 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -12.8%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -1.3%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$242 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -10.3%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$235 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -27.5%
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#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +7.8%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / 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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Price trend: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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)
$269 / ton— no change$246 – $246
10/10/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
6/8/2026 $269 / ton+$22$246 – $291
6/4/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
5/31/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
5/30/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
5/29/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
5/28/2026 $269 / ton−$67$246 – $291
5/27/2026 $336 / ton+$22$336 – $336
5/26/2026 $314 / ton+$22$291 – $336
5/25/2026 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
5/24/2026 $314 / ton+$67$291 – $336
5/23/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
5/21/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
5/20/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
5/19/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
5/18/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
5/17/2026 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
5/16/2026 $314 / ton+$22$314 – $314
5/15/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
5/11/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
5/10/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
5/9/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
5/8/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
5/7/2026 $246 / ton−$22$224 – $269
5/6/2026 $269 / ton−$22$246 – $291
5/5/2026 $291 / ton+$45$246 – $336
5/4/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
5/3/2026 $269 / ton+$22$246 – $291
5/2/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
5/1/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/30/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/28/2026 $291 / ton— no change$269 – $291
4/27/2026 $291 / ton+$45$246 – $336
4/26/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/25/2026 $269 / ton+$22$246 – $291
4/24/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/23/2026 $291 / ton— no change$246 – $336
4/22/2026 $291 / ton+$45$246 – $336
4/21/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/19/2026 $291 / ton−$22$291 – $291
4/17/2026 $314 / ton+$67$291 – $336
4/16/2026 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/15/2026 $269 / ton−$45$246 – $291
4/14/2026 $314 / ton+$22$291 – $336
4/13/2026 $291 / ton+$45$246 – $336
4/12/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/11/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
4/10/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/7/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
4/6/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/5/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
4/2/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
4/1/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
3/31/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
3/30/2026 $291 / ton+$45$291 – $291
3/28/2026 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
3/26/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
3/25/2026 $269 / ton— no change$246 – $291
3/23/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
3/22/2026 $269 / ton−$67$269 – $269
3/13/2026 $336 / ton+$45$336 – $336
3/12/2026 $291 / ton−$45$291 – $291
3/10/2026 $336 / ton+$45$336 – $336
3/3/2026 $291 / ton−$45$291 – $291
3/2/2026 $336 / ton+$45$336 – $336
3/1/2026 $291 / ton−$45$291 – $291
2/28/2026 $336 / ton+$45$336 – $336
2/25/2026 $291 / ton−$45$291 – $291
2/24/2026 $336 / ton+$45$336 – $336
2/23/2026 $291 / ton−$45$291 – $291
2/20/2026 $336 / ton+$112$336 – $336
2/17/2026 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
2/13/2026 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
2/12/2026 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
2/9/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
2/3/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
1/30/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
1/27/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
1/20/2026 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
1/18/2026 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
1/13/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
1/4/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
1/2/2026 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
1/1/2026 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
12/30/2025 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
12/29/2025 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
12/25/2025 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
12/24/2025 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
12/22/2025 $269 / ton−$45$269 – $269
12/21/2025 $314 / ton+$45$314 – $314
12/19/2025 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
12/5/2025 $291 / ton+$90$291 – $291
10/13/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
2/16/2025 $179 / ton−$67$179 – $179
2/6/2025 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246