Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Alaska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Alaska
Alaska yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Alaska test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. A dozen or so yards in Alaska take precious metals, and sellers near Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole have the largest number of buyers to compare. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Alaska rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Alaska 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 Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about precious metals in Alaska
What is the precious metals scrap price in Alaska today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alaska quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Alaska buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Alaska the largest number of buyers to compare are around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Alaska?
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 Alaska on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Alaska yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in Alaska?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Alaska yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.