Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Arkansas
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arkansas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Arkansas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Arkansas
In Arkansas, precious metals reaches the scrap stream by way of food processing, paper and forestry, and steel. Arkansas buyers price Silver (.999) and Gold (.999) on purity and weight against the day's spot benchmark, then take a refining margin; scrap or melt value is always below the bullion quote. Dozens of yards in Arkansas take precious metals, and sellers near Little Rock, Van Buren, and White Hall have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Arkansas yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Arkansas yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Arkansas
- AAA Recycling— Texarkana
- ABC Salvage & Scrap Metal— Little Rock
- Applegarth Steel & Scrap Metal— Centerton
- Arkansas Northeastern Scrap Processing— Blytheville
- Arkansas Recycling South— Hope
- Arkansas Scrap Metal— Harrison
- Arkansas Valley Scrap Metal— Morrilton
- Aubrey Ray Demolition— Gillham
- Blazzin Hott blacksmith shop and salvage— Searcy
- Bud's Auto Salvage— Van Buren
- Burnett's Waste Recycling— Trumann
- CM Speak Iron & Metal & Speed Shop— Harrison
- Carpenters Metal Recycling Inc— Viola
- Commercial Metals Company— Magnolia
- Commercial Metals Company— Hope
- Cunningham Container Service— Russellville
- Davis Iron & Metal Inc— Van Buren
- Diaz Scrap Metal— Newport
- Eagle Recycling Inc— Russellville
- Easter Scrap Metal— Maumelle
- Golden Rule Recycling Enterprise— Prescott
- Goolsby Iron & Metal— Blytheville
- Gunderman John Scrap Metals— Morrilton
- Highway 412 Salvage— Walnut Ridge
- J W & Sons Scrap & Recycling— Batesville
Frequently asked about precious metals in Arkansas
What is the precious metals scrap price in Arkansas today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arkansas 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 Arkansas buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Arkansas 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 Little Rock, Van Buren, and White Hall. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas?
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.