Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Alabama
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alabama vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Alabama
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Alabama
Precious Metals scrap in Alabama moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, aerospace, and forestry. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Alabama test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across Alabama, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Alabama yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Alabama 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 Precious Metals in Alabama
- A & K Metals— Flat Rock
- A 1/2 Price Auto Parts House— Madison
- ABC Salvage— Meridianville
- Acura Phil's— Trafford
- Adams Catalytic Converters Inc— Somerville
- Aia Recycling Corporation— Greenville
- Alabama Metal Recycling— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap Metal— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap and Salvage— Gadsden
- Allen Scrap— Lafayette
- Alter Metal Recycling— Chickasaw
- AmRec Services— Hartselle
- American Ductile Iron Pipe-Division Office— Birmingham
- American Steel Pipe Div— Birmingham
- Angler Recycling— Odenville
- Ar Recycling— Laceys Spring
- Argos Automotive— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Co— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Corp Office— Mountain Brk
- Besco Recycling Corporation— Bessemer
- Billys Auto Salvage— Cullman
- Brannon Recycling— Blountsville
- Brannon Recycling & Salvage— Hanceville
- Brothers Recycling— Birmingham
- Browns Recycling— Silverhill
Frequently asked about precious metals in Alabama
What is the precious metals scrap price in Alabama today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Alabama yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Alabama buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Alabama list precious metals among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Alabama?
Separate items by purity, keep any hallmarks or karat stamps visible, and ask what percentage of spot the buyer pays after testing. Comparing a refiner and a yard in Alabama on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Alabama?
Separate grades, remove attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
What do Alabama yards require from sellers of precious metals?
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.