Maryland is Mid-Atlantic state that also goes by the name "Old Line State". It's not a big state in size nor population, and most of its population resides in Baltimore. It has a very diverse economy, in which the Port of Baltimore plays a major role. Trading is big and trading metal (or scrap metal) is a good opportunity in this state.
When looking back at all the people we have helped in their journey to make money (or a career) from scrap metal it is interesting that almost all of them overlook one of the most important aspects, which is the laws that govern the buying and selling of scrap metal in you region. Everyone asks about sourcing material and getting the best prices, but we hardly get asked about the laws.
Maryland has fairly typical laws for the US. We have read the legislature so that we can summarize everything important you need to be aware of before heading to the scrap yard.
Firstly, be aware that the scrap yards are required to keep records of every transaction. These records must be reported to law enforcement within 24 hours of the transaction. What will these records contain? Most importantly: a copy of your driving license. Do not turn up to the scrap yard without a driving License or other form of ID. No scrap yard in Maryland will buy anything from you without it.
The scrap yard will also include details of the transaction including a description of the material, a description of your car and your license plate. Law enforcement also have the power to tag and hold any material for two weeks while they conduct their investigation.
Below are the prices for scrap metal in Maryland, we also have a page with scrap metal prices and scrap yards in Baltimore if you're looking for that.
Now that you have a good idea of what you need to know before visiting a scrap yard in Maryland let's take a look at some scrap yards.
Starting with the largest city in the state, Baltimore, our research has shown that the best scrap yards in Baltimore are: United Iron and Metal East and Mid-Atlantic Metal Inc.
For those in a different part of the Maryland get in touch to get advise of the best scrap yards near you.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.44 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.26 |
Copper | $5.08 |
Brass | $3.94 |
Lead | $1.16 |
Nickel | $8.87 |
Tin | $16.28 |
Zinc | $1.72 |
Last Updated On 2024-12-09
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.99 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.99 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.99 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.70 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.34 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.88 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $1.16 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.85 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $2.33 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $2.15 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.56 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.42 |
Transformers | $0.24 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.32 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.93 |
E.C. Wire | $1.54 |
Litho Sheets | $0.99 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.57 |
MLC Clips | $0.98 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.95 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.93 |
Painted Siding | $0.92 |
UBC | $0.98 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.93 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.72 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.36 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.68 |
Yellow Brass | $2.52 |
Brass Rod | $2.46 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.64 |
Brass Pipe | $2.40 |
Brass Radiators | $2.04 |
Brass Shells | $2.27 |
Brass Turnings | $2.32 |
Bronze | $2.76 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.44 |
Dirty Brass | $1.20 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.20 |
Plumbers Brass | $2.40 |
Semi-Red Brass | $2.44 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $4.45 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $4.16 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $4.16 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.92 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $3.80 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $3.56 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $3.68 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $3.44 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $3.09 |
Enameled Copper | $3.50 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $3.56 |
Lead Coated Copper | $3.01 |
Silver Plated Copper | $3.80 |
Tin Coated Copper | $3.33 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $3.33 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.24 |
Lead Shot | $0.55 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.35 |
Solid Lead | $0.74 |
Soft Lead | $0.76 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $1.07 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.92 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $38.23 | $1,189.04 |
14ct Gold | $59.64 | $1,854.91 |
18ct Gold | $76.46 | $2,378.12 |
22ct Gold | $93.38 | $2,904.43 |
24ct Gold | $101.93 | $3,170.48 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $28.05 | $872.32 |
Platinum | $27.15 | $844.40 |
Silver | $1.02 | $31.70 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bundle | $0.12 |
#1 Busheling | $0.12 |
#1 HMS | $0.09 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
Sheet Metal | $0.07 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.09 |
Structural Steel | $0.09 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.36 |
301 SS | $0.53 |
304 SS Solid | $0.77 |
304 SS Turning | $0.66 |
309 SS | $1.00 |
310 SS | $1.51 |
316 SS Solid | $1.00 |
330 SS | $2.46 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.09 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.10 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.08 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.08 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.13 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.08 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.08 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.12 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.25 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.08 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.08 |
Electronics | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Tower | |
Scrap Power Supplies | |
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
Scrap Servers | |
Scrap Speakers | |
Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |