Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Iowa
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Iowa vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Iowa
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Iowa
Iowa yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from agriculture, food processing, finance, and biofuels. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Iowa test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across Iowa, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Iowa yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Iowa 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 Iowa
- A-Line Iron & Metals— Waterloo
- ABC Rolloff Dumpsters— Des Moines
- Ace Auto Recyclers Inc— Iowa City
- Al-Jon Manufacturing— Ottumwa
- Aline Iron & Metals— Kellogg
- All Metals Recycling— Ottumwa
- Alter Metal Recycling— Council Bluffs
- Alter Metal Recycling— Dubuque
- Alter Metal Recycling— Mason City
- Alter Metal Recycling— Davenport
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waterloo
- Alter Scrap Processing— Dubuque
- Alter Scrap Processing— Burlington
- Aspen Waste— Des Moines
- B G Salvage— Maquoketa
- Bacon C J & Sons— Hopkinton
- Behr Iron and Metal— Riceville
- Bell Salvage— Ames
- Berman Sam & Sons— Grinnell
- Blum Co— Dubuque
- Bonestroo Salvage— Hull
- Buck's Recycling LLC.— Belmond
- CC Recycling— Cedar Rapids
- Can Farm— Le Mars
- Can Shed— Iowa City
Frequently asked about precious metals in Iowa
What is the precious metals scrap price in Iowa today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Iowa 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 Iowa buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Iowa the largest number of buyers to compare are around Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
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.