Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Colorado
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Colorado
The Colorado market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. Colorado 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 Colorado list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins. Export demand through West Coast ports supports precious metals prices in Colorado, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Colorado 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 Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
- Colorado Recycling Services— Englewood
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
- Commercial Metals Company— Brighton
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
Frequently asked about precious metals in Colorado
What is the precious metals scrap price in Colorado today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Colorado 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 Colorado buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Colorado the largest number of buyers to compare are around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins. 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 Colorado?
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 Colorado on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Colorado 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.
What do Colorado 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.