EXHIBIT 23.1



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-100725) and in the Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (No. 333-100726) of Metal Management, Inc. of our reports dated June 2, 2003
and June 5, 2002 relating to the Reorganized Company and Predecessor Company
financial statements and financial statement schedule which appear in this Form
10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP



Chicago, Illinois
June 2, 2003