Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Missouri
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Missouri
In Missouri, precious metals reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Missouri test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Missouri take precious metals, and sellers near Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because mills and refiners are concentrated across the Midwest, Missouri yards rarely sit on precious metals for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Missouri yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Missouri
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
- Brothers Auto Salvage & Recycling— Cadet
- Brothers Salvage and Auto Sales— Cadet
- Buddy's Auto Mall— Brookline
Frequently asked about precious metals in Missouri
What is the precious metals scrap price in Missouri today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Missouri 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 Missouri buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Missouri 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 Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Missouri?
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 Missouri on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Missouri 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 Missouri?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Missouri yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.