Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Hawaii
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Hawaii vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Hawaii
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Hawaii
The Hawaii market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of tourism, defense, and agriculture. Hawaii 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. A dozen or so yards in Hawaii take precious metals, and sellers near Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports precious metals prices in Hawaii, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Ace Metal Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Atlas Recycling Centers— Hilo
- Commercial Metals Company— Kapolei
- Hawaii Metal Recycling Co— Kapolei
- Island Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Island Recycling, Inc.— Kapolei
- Lenox Metals— Kapolei
- Monster Hi-5 and Tires— Honolulu
- Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center— Hilo
- Okuda Metal Inc— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling Inc— Hilo
- Schnitzer Steel— Puunene
- Schnitzer Steel— Kapolei
- Waipahu Recycling— Waipahu
Frequently asked about precious metals in Hawaii
What is the precious metals scrap price in Hawaii today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Hawaii 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 Hawaii buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Hawaii the largest number of buyers to compare are around Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. 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 Hawaii?
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 Hawaii on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.