Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Arizona
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Arizona
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Arizona
Precious Metals scrap in Arizona moves through yards that serve semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Arizona test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Arizona take precious metals, and sellers near Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Arizona yards a working corridor to the buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Arizona 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 Arizona
- A & J Recyling— Phoenix
- A To Z Auto Recycler— Phoenix
- AMCEP Metals— Tucson
- Ace Iron— Mesa
- Alliance Steel— Scottsdale
- American Metals Co— Mesa
- American Metals Company— Chandler
- Arizona Environmental Recyclng— Phoenix
- Arizona Metal Management— Phoenix
- Arizona Pick A Part Inc— Mohave Valley
- Arizona Recycles LLC— Tucson
- Arizona Recycling— Phoenix
- Avondale Recycling Center— Avondale
- Barry Metals Co Inc— Phoenix
- Battery Lead Salvage— Phoenix
- Broadway Metal Recycling Inc— Phoenix
- Bulldog Disposal & Recycling— Kingman
- Bullhead Disposal & Recycling— Bullhead City
- CASH TODAY JUNK VEHICLE REMOVAL— Phoenix
- CFS Metals Recycling— Tucson
- Carrillo Recycle— Phoenix
- Clean Az Junk Removal LLC.— Tempe
- Cms— Phoenix
- Cms Morrell— Phoenix
- Commercial Metals Company— Scottsdale
Frequently asked about precious metals in Arizona
What is the precious metals scrap price in Arizona today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Arizona 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 Arizona buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Arizona the largest number of buyers to compare are around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. 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 Arizona?
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 Arizona on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Arizona 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 Arizona?
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.