Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Maryland
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Maryland vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Maryland
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Maryland
Precious Metals scrap in Maryland moves through yards that serve biotechnology, defense, federal services, and ports and shipping. Maryland 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. Dozens of yards in Maryland list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Baltimore, Frederick, and Hagerstown. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Maryland yards move precious metals quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Maryland yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Maryland
- 3d Salvage— Grantsville
- AMG Baltimore— Dundalk
- Allegany Scrap Metal— Cumberland
- Allstate Salvage Inc— Westover
- Always Recycling— Havre De Grace
- Ansam Metals Corporation— Brooklyn
- Arundel Recycling Center— Hanover
- Atlantic Metals & Recycling— Easton
- Baltimore Scrap Corp— Curtis Bay
- Bennett & Cohey— Chestertown
- Bestway Recycling Center (Scrap Metals)— Elkridge
- CC eCycling— Mount Airy
- Capital Demolition— Hurlock
- Carnegie Express Inc— Baltimore
- Caroline Scrap Metal— Preston
- Carroll Scrap Metal Inc— Finksburg
- Charlotte Hall Metal & Scrap— Charlotte Hall
- Clinton Metal Company— Clinton
- Clutter Free Services— Sykesville
- Complete Recycling Group LLC— Elkton
- Crazy Ray's— Baltimore
- Cumberland Valley Recycling— Hagerstown
- D & J Core Buyers— Waldorf
- Decker Brothers Recycling— Laurel
- Denton Scrap— Denton
Frequently asked about precious metals in Maryland
What is the precious metals scrap price in Maryland today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Maryland 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 Maryland buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Maryland the largest number of buyers to compare are around Baltimore, Frederick, and Hagerstown. 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Maryland yard?
Separate grades, remove attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in Maryland?
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.