Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Connecticut
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Connecticut vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Connecticut
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Connecticut
The Connecticut market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace and defense manufacturing, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Connecticut test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Connecticut list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Connecticut yards move precious metals quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Connecticut 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 Connecticut
- A & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Farmington
- Affordable Clutter and Junk Removal Svcs, LLC— East Haven
- Albert Bros Inc— Waterbury
- Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal Co Inc— New Haven
- Arev II— Waterbury
- Bonomo Schiavone Corp— Stamford
- Bridgeport Scrap Metals Inc— bridgeport
- CASH OR JUNK— East Hartford
- Cable Manaement LLC— Meriden
- Calamari Recycling Co. Construction & Demolition Recycling— Essex
- Canusa Hershman Recycling Co— Branford
- Cash or Junk— Fairfield
- Cash or junk— Norwalk
- Central Scrap Metal— Waterbury
- Chapel Scrap Metal Co— New Haven
- Chuck & Eddies Used Auto Parts— Plantsville
- Classic Used Auto Parts— West Haven
- Connecticut Scrap— Uncasville
- Constitution State Scrap— Norwalk
- Corona's Auto Parts Inc— Hartford
- Danbury Haulers and Junk Removal— Danbury
- Dell's Auto Wrecking— Danbury
- Elm City Dumpster Division— New Haven
- Elm City Sales Inc— New Haven
- Feigenbaum & Nair— New Britain
Frequently asked about precious metals in Connecticut
What is the precious metals scrap price in Connecticut today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Connecticut 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 Connecticut buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Connecticut the largest number of buyers to compare are around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
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.