Joseph Smith and Sons

Founded in 1898, Smith Industries, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest, private scrap processors in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through our state-of-the-art separation systems, we efficiently buy, process, and sell ferrous and non-ferrous metals by turning raw scrap into a clean and mill-ready product. We strive to be industry leaders by keeping our facilities clean, safe, and as responsive as possible to our customers' needs. Our customer base includes tow companies, auto salvage yards, local, county, state, and federal government entities including military facilities, construction and demolition companies, large corporations and small businesses.

What We Do

Smith Industries, Inc currently maintains two mega-shredder locations, Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc and Recovermat Mid-Atlantic, LLC, in the Baltimore/Washington area. Our mega-shredder plants are modern, industrial complexes of collection, transportation, processing, and shipping. Each of these plants are 'self-contained' recycling operations, turning raw scrap into 'mill ready' product. Rail service on-site, allows Smith to utilize its own 300 rail cars to move product efficiently to the mills. Our ability to contract and deliver to any point, domestic or international, assures that we can take advantage of the best market prices, worldwide. In turn, we offer competitive pricing to all our customers. Both facilities operate inbound and outbound scales with automated systems which quickly and accurately process weight tickets and payment cards to reduce waiting time. On-site ATM machines make cash payment quick and easy. Smith Industries, Inc. also maintains seventeen satellite yards throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

SERVICES :

• Scrap Metal Recycling,
• Buy and Sell Scrap Metal,
• Metal Processing and Exporting.

Through our dedicated buyers, we able to grade and often price material at your location. We​ own a XLX Gold spectrometer which determines the chemical makeup of a wide range of metals, further ensuring our grading accuracy. In addition, we offer prompt payment via cash or check which can be collected at your convenience, including: at drop off, via mail, delivered by Smith Industries EMR, or held and pickup at a later date. Never again will you be unsure of how and when you will be paid. Material tracking data for LEED accredited jobs is available. You now have an answer when you need to know the total material recycled from a specific job. Consulting services are available, including grading guidance and training; scrap cost estimation for bids, jobsite storage solutions, material transport options and on-site visits.Storage and security solutions are offered, including roll- off containers and custom made security containers. These are often utilized by our customers for the jobsite cleanliness and for the protection against on-site material theft. We have the ability to accept a load of any size, including roll-off trucks, 53 ft. tractor trailers and Mon-Stars. At one of our loading docks these larger trucks can quickly and safely be unloaded by our fork-lift team and immediately weighed.Smith Industries EMR's buyers are here for you. Our buyers will do whatever necessary to help simplify the recycling process for you while ensuring that you get as much money as possible for whatever scrap metal you have. Our buyers are happy to meet with you at your business or job-site should you need help grading material. Call any of our buyers for up-to-date scrap metal prices or to arrange container and hauling services.

Our mega-shredder plants are modern, industrial complexes of collection, transportation, processing, and shipping. Each of these plants are 'self-contained' recycling operations, turning raw scrap into 'mill ready' product. Rail service on-site, allows Smith Industries EMR to utilize its own 300 rail cars to move product efficiently to the mills. Our ability to contract and deliver to any point, domestic or international, assures that we can take advantage of the best market prices, worldwide. In turn, we offer competitive pricing to all our customers. Contact one of our buyers today and we will gladly make whatever arrangements that are necessary to transport your metal to our facilities. ​

What We Buy

Ferrous (magnetic) Metals

Light Iron Unprepared #1 Prepared Obsolete Grades
Cast Iron Plate & Structural Galvanized Bundles
Automobiles* Rebar Appliances/White Goods**  
Scrap Automobiles must have fuel tanks removed or split open and dry; Batteries removed; No freon in A/C systems and free of trash or combustible materials. MVA forms must be completed by the vendor for each vehicle and photo ID is required.