Precious Metals Scrap Prices in California
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in California vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — California
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in California
California yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from technology hardware, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment production. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in California test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in California list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted California rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; California 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 California
- 21 Metal Inc— South El Monte
- 3rs Corporation— San Diego
- 911EarthProject— Anaheim
- A & J Metals— Santa Clara
- A & M Metals Co.— Santa Ana
- A & S Metals— Watsonville
- A & S Metals— Madera
- A & S Metals— Los Banos
- A C Auto Dismantling— Yuba City
- A N K Metal Recycling— Sun Valley
- A Quality— Los Angeles
- A Star Recycling— North Hollywood
- A Star Scrap Metal— North Hollywood
- A To Z Demolition— compton
- A-1 Alloys— National City
- A-1 Metals— Rio Linda
- A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage— Paso Robles
- A-1 Scrap Metal— San Francisco
- A. Perez Trucking— Los Angeles
- AAA Recycling— Riverside
- AAA Truck and Auto Wrecking— Lancaster
- ADS Gold Inc— Anaheim
- ALL STAR METALS & RECYCLING.— Perris
- AM Recycling— Santa Clarita
- ASM Scrap Metal— Garden Grove
Frequently asked about precious metals in California
What is the precious metals scrap price in California today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in California 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 California buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in California 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 Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in California?
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 California on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in California?
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 California yards require from sellers of precious metals?
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 California yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.