Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 9/29/2026.
$246/ ton+$90 (57.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $246
Lowest price ⓘ$246
Highest price$246Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania

Scrap buy price in Pennsylvania — $0.11 / 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 $112 to $246.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 5 tracked local buyers).

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

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 35 days ago

American Steel Processing

Listed as: #1 Prepared Steel
4900 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Plan route
$246/ ton
Updated 226 days ago

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Listed as: P & G BUSHELING
221 Bushkill St, Stockertown, PA 18083 Plan route
$179/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

Kantner Iron & Steel Inc

Listed as: Heavy Melt – Cut 3’ & Under
3825 Whistler Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563 Plan route
$269/ ton
Updated 259 days ago

SOS Metals Inc.

Listed as: PREPARED STEEL #1
320 PA-54, Mt Carmel, PA 17851 Plan route
$202/ ton
Updated 504 days ago

Integral Scrap & Recycling

Listed as: #1 Prepared Iron
155 Airport Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 Plan route
$246/ 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) or #2 Prepared Steel. 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:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$282 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.9%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$218 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$127 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$123 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$45 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

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)
$246 / ton+$90$246 – $246
4/9/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
3/22/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
3/14/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
3/10/2026 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
3/6/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
3/5/2026 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
2/28/2026 $157 / ton+$67$157 – $157
2/27/2026 $90 / ton−$67$90 – $90
2/20/2026 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
2/17/2026 $179 / ton+$112$157 – $202
2/15/2026 $67 / ton−$67$67 – $67
2/13/2026 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
2/10/2026 $67 / ton−$67$67 – $67
2/9/2026 $134 / ton−$134$134 – $134
2/8/2026 $269 / ton+$90$269 – $269
1/12/2026 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
11/8/2025 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
10/1/2025 $134 / ton−$90$134 – $134
9/16/2025 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
9/12/2025 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
6/17/2025 $246 / ton+$90$246 – $246
6/11/2025 $157 / ton−$45$157 – $157
5/20/2025 $202 / ton— no change$202 – $202
3/24/2025 $202 / ton−$67$202 – $202
3/23/2025 $269 / ton+$90$269 – $269
3/17/2025 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
2/13/2025 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
1/25/2025 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
1/13/2025 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
9/20/2024 $246 / ton+$67$246 – $246
8/12/2024 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
7/13/2024 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
2/27/2024 $157 / ton−$112$157 – $157
12/5/2023 $269 / ton+$67$269 – $269
12/2/2023 $202 / ton+$45$202 – $202
10/2/2023 $157 / ton−$112$157 – $157
10/1/2023 $269 / ton+$67$269 – $269
3/27/2023 $202 / ton−$90$202 – $202
3/21/2023 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
2/7/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
2/4/2023 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
12/8/2022 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
12/1/2022 $224 / ton+$90$224 – $224
9/27/2022 $134 / ton−$45$134 – $134
8/9/2022 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
1/22/2022 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
7/31/2021 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
6/20/2021 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
4/19/2021 $246 / ton−$22$224 – $246
3/1/2021 $269 / ton+$90$269 – $269
1/28/2021 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
12/5/2020 $179 / ton— no change$179 – $179
12/2/2020 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
11/25/2020 $134 / ton— no change$134 – $134
10/19/2020 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
9/27/2020 $112 / ton— no change$112 – $112
12/14/2019 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
11/20/2019 $90 / ton— no change$90 – $90
11/15/2019 $90 / ton−$90$90 – $90
9/4/2019 $179 / ton+$45$179 – $179
8/21/2019 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
6/18/2019 $112 / ton−$45$112 – $112
2/19/2019 $157 / ton— no change$157 – $157
11/1/2018 $157 / ton+$22$157 – $157
2/13/2018 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
6/30/2017 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
12/25/2016 $134 / ton+$67$134 – $134
11/26/2016 $67 / ton−$22$67 – $67
10/15/2016 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90
5/23/2016 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
4/20/2016 $90 / ton+$22$90 – $90
4/3/2016 $67 / ton−$45$67 – $67
9/1/2015 $112 / ton−$22$112 – $112
3/27/2015 $134 / ton+$22$134 – $134
2/9/2015 $112 / ton−$112$112 – $112