Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Nevada
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nevada vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Nevada
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Nevada
The Nevada market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of tourism, mining, and warehousing and logistics. Nevada 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. Across Nevada, well over a dozen yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. Export demand through West Coast ports supports precious metals prices in Nevada, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Nevada yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Nevada
- A & A Midwest— North Las Vegas
- Atlas Scrap Metal Recycling Facility— Battle Mountain
- B B Recycling— Las Vegas
- Bruce Metals Inc— Sparks
- Carson Plains Surplus & Storage LLC— Dayton
- Commercial Metals Company— Las Vegas
- Ecology Auto Parts Inc— Las Vegas
- Free Appliance And Scrap Metal Removal Service— Las Vegas
- Greener World Recycling— Carson City
- Lakewood Recycling— North Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Recycling Inc.— N Las Vegas
- Little John's Auto Wrecking Inc of Fallon— Fallon
- Little John's Auto Wrecking, Inc.— Fallon
- Nevada Recycling - North Las Vegas— North Las Vegas
- Nevada Recycling Henderson— Henderson
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Elko
- Pahrump Valley Disposal— Pahrump
- Pahrump Valley Recycling— Pahrump
- Recycler Holdings Inc— Las Vegas
- Reno Salvage Co— Reno
- Robison Metal Recycling— Winnemucca
- SIMS Metal Management— Sparks
- Schnitzer Steel— Carson City
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
Frequently asked about precious metals in Nevada
What is the precious metals scrap price in Nevada today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Nevada 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 Nevada buy precious metals?
Well over a dozen yards in Nevada 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 Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Nevada?
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 Nevada on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Nevada 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.