Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Maryland
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Maryland vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Maryland
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
Steel & Iron scrap in Maryland
In Maryland, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of biotechnology, defense, federal services, and ports and shipping. Yards price steel & iron by grade: Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304). Keep Steel (Heavy Melt) apart from Light Iron / Sheet and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Maryland take steel & iron, and sellers near Baltimore, Frederick, and Hagerstown have the largest number of buyers to compare. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Maryland yards move steel & iron quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Maryland yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron in Maryland
- 3d Salvage— Grantsville
- AMG Baltimore— Dundalk
- Allegany Scrap Metal— Cumberland
- Allstate Salvage Inc— Westover
- Always Recycling— Havre De Grace
- Ansam Metals Corporation— Brooklyn
- Arundel Recycling Center— Hanover
- Atlantic Metals & Recycling— Easton
- Baltimore Scrap Corp— Curtis Bay
- Bennett & Cohey— Chestertown
- Bestway Recycling Center (Scrap Metals)— Elkridge
- CC eCycling— Mount Airy
- Capital Demolition— Hurlock
- Carnegie Express Inc— Baltimore
- Caroline Scrap Metal— Preston
- Carroll Scrap Metal Inc— Finksburg
- Charlotte Hall Metal & Scrap— Charlotte Hall
- Clinton Metal Company— Clinton
- Clutter Free Services— Sykesville
- Complete Recycling Group LLC— Elkton
- Crazy Ray's— Baltimore
- Cumberland Valley Recycling— Hagerstown
- D & J Core Buyers— Waldorf
- Decker Brothers Recycling— Laurel
- Denton Scrap— Denton
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Maryland
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Maryland today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Maryland quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Maryland buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in Maryland list steel & iron among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Baltimore, Frederick, and Hagerstown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest steel & iron price in Maryland?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, separate Steel (Heavy Melt) from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Maryland yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare steel & iron before selling it in Maryland?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron scrap in Maryland?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.