Maryland Scrap Metal Prices - USA

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.

Best Scrap Yards in Maryland

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.