Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Minnesota
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Minnesota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Minnesota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Minnesota
Precious Metals scrap in Minnesota moves through yards that serve medical devices, agriculture, mining, and food processing. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Minnesota test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Minnesota list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Minnesota yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- A & D Recycling and Recovery, INC.— Lakeville
- A North Metro Towing Svc— Minneapolis
- AMG Alliance— Saint Paul
- Alexs Scrapping and Appliance Removal— Sleepy Eye
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marshall
- Alter Metal Recycling— mankato
- Alter Metal Recycling— Anoka
- American Iron— Minneapolis
- Amex Wah Program— Burnsville
- Auto Disposal Services— Jordan
- Auto Reaper— Rice
- Avista Recycling— Minneapolis
- B & E Recycling Station Inc— Elk River
- Bass Brook Recycling— Cohasset
- Beltrami Recycling Inc— Bemidji
- Bemidji Iron & Recycling— Bemidji
- Camel Towing— Minneapolis
- Christensen Metal Yard— Tyler
- Crow Wing Recycling— Brainerd
- D K Auto Salvage— mankato
- Dan Jennings Co— Austin
- David's Junk Removal— Browerville
- Don's Scrap Service— Vesta
- Douglas County Solid Waste— Alexandria
- E.K. Movers & Disposal— Minneapolis
Frequently asked about precious metals in Minnesota
What is the precious metals scrap price in Minnesota today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Minnesota 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 Minnesota buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Minnesota the largest number of buyers to compare are around Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Minnesota?
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.
What do Minnesota 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.