Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Idaho
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Idaho vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Idaho
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Idaho
Precious Metals scrap in Idaho moves through yards that serve agriculture, forestry, technology, and food processing. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Idaho test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Well over a dozen yards in Idaho take precious metals, and sellers near Boise, Nampa, and Coeur D Alene have the largest number of buyers to compare. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Idaho rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Idaho 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 Idaho
- A1 Salvage & Recycling— Paul
- Ace's Auto Salvage— Twin Falls
- C4 Metal Recycling— Payette
- Commercial Metals Company— Hayden
- Hern Iron Works— Coeur D Alene
- Idaho Recycling & Salvage Inc— Nampa
- J&H Iron— Boise
- John Felton Scrap Metal Service— Potlatch
- Millcreek Metals— Blackfoot
- North American Recyling— Nampa
- Pacific Recycling— Boise
- Pacific Recycling— Pocatello
- Pacific Steel— Idaho Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Nampa
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Ponderay
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Pocatello
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Twin Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Lewiston
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Coeur D Alene
- Sutton Salvage— Lewiston
- T N T Insured Towing— Boise
- TNT Auto Salvage— Boise
- TVM Recycling— Nampa
- United Metal— Boise
- United Metals— Gooding
Frequently asked about precious metals in Idaho
What is the precious metals scrap price in Idaho today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Idaho 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 Idaho buy precious metals?
Well over a dozen yards in Idaho 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 Boise, Nampa, and Coeur D Alene. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Idaho?
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 Idaho on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Idaho?
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 Idaho 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.