Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Indiana
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Indiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Indiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Indiana
Precious Metals scrap in Indiana moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Indiana test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Indiana take precious metals, and sellers near Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because mills and refiners are concentrated across the Midwest, Indiana yards rarely sit on precious metals for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Indiana 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 Indiana
- 334 Recycling and Transfer— Whitestown
- A Junkyard— Mishawaka
- A1 Auto Parts LLC & Cash 4 Cars— Indianapolis
- AMG Resources Corporation— Gary
- Absolute Auto Recyclers, Inc— South Bend
- Ace Auto Services— Michigan City
- Ace Scrap Metal Dumpsters and Demolitions— Cicero
- Acme Refining— South Bend
- Adam's Junkers— South Bend
- Adkins Auto Parts— Martinsville
- Advantage Recycling— Crawfordsville
- All Around Dads Handyman Service— Mooresville
- All Kinds of Scrap— Cannelton
- All Pro Scrap Inc— Indianapolis
- All Pro Scrap Inc.— Wolcottville
- Aluminum Can Recycling Co— Lafayette
- American Equipment Co— Fort Wayne
- Auto Salvage & Sales Inc— Terre Haute
- Azimow & Culbertson Scrap Co— Alexandria
- Beemsterboer Slag & Ballast— East Chicago
- Beford Recycling Inc— Mitchell
- Behr Port of Indiana— Portage
- Bloomington Iron & Metal Inc— Bloomington
- Bob's Core & Auto Parts— Fort Wayne
- Buckeye Recycling&Surplus— Lawrenceburg
Frequently asked about precious metals in Indiana
What is the precious metals scrap price in Indiana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Indiana 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 Indiana buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Indiana 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 Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Indiana?
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 Indiana on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Indiana 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 Indiana?
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.