Precious Metals Scrap Prices in New York
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New York vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — New York
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in New York
The New York market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in New York test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across New York, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, New York yards move precious metals quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; New York 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 New York
- 1 American Waste— Pine Island
- 1-888-Junk-Demo— Dix Hills
- 180 Flood Drive Properties— Fulton
- A Supino Scrap Iron & Metal— Staten Island
- AC's Towing and Recovery— Schenectady
- ANYWAY TOWING— Huntington Station
- ARG Disposal— Albion
- AVL Recycling LLC— Ontario
- AW Scrap Processors Inc— Wappingers Falls
- Action Metal Co.— Stony Point
- Advanced Recovery Inc— Port Jervis
- Affordable Junk Car & Truck Removal— Slate Hill
- Al's Auto Recycling— Syracuse
- Albany Metal Recycling— Rensselaer
- All Recycling Inc— Newburgh
- Altmire's Auto Parts— Felts Mills
- Archie Nichols Inc— Frewsburg
- Arthur Trovei & Sons Inc— Sparrow Bush
- Atlantic Copper Co Inc— Somers
- Atlantic Recycling— Ozone Park
- Auto Salvage Technologies— Herkimer
- Auto Salvage Technologies INC— Herkimer
- Automotive Recycling Services— Schenectady
- B Millens Sons Inc— Kingston
- Baroni Scrap Metal LLC— Poughkeepsie
Frequently asked about precious metals in New York
What is the precious metals scrap price in New York today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New York 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 New York buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in New York 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 Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in New York?
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 New York on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a New York 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.
What do New York yards require from sellers of precious metals?
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 New York yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.