Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Nebraska
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nebraska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Nebraska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Nebraska
Nebraska yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from agriculture, food processing, insurance, and rail logistics. Nebraska 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. Well over a dozen yards in Nebraska list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Omaha, Hastings, and Norfolk. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Nebraska yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Nebraska 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 Nebraska
- A & R Salvage & Recycling Inc— Omaha
- A Better Deal Hauling & Delivery— Omaha
- Abc Recycling— North Platte
- Ak-Sar-Ben Scrap Iron & Metal Co— Omaha
- Aksarben Scrap Metal & Iron— Omaha
- All American Recycling— Murray
- All Metals Market Inc— Fremont
- Alter Metal Recycling— Norfolk
- Alter Metal Recycling— North Platte
- Alter Metal Recycling— Sidney
- Alter Metal Recycling— Omaha
- Alter Metal Recycling— Sidney
- Andersen Self Service Auto Parts— Kearney
- B & T Metals— Gering
- B Rose Transportation— Alvo
- Beard's Salvage Inc— Auburn
- Beatrice Scrap Processing Co— Beatrice
- Bee Welder Inc— Omaha
- Big Red Express Hauling Services— Omaha
- Booe Machinery & Salvage— Holdrege
- City Iron & Metal Company— Hastings
- Columbus Metal Industries— Kearney
- Columbus Metal Industries Inc— Columbus
- Cooters Enterprises Inc— Omaha
- D & D Recycling— Papillion
Frequently asked about precious metals in Nebraska
What is the precious metals scrap price in Nebraska today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Nebraska 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 Nebraska buy precious metals?
Well over a dozen yards in Nebraska 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 Omaha, Hastings, and Norfolk. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
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.