Precious Metals Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — North Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in North Carolina
Precious Metals scrap in North Carolina moves through yards that serve biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. North Carolina 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. Dozens of yards in North Carolina list precious metals among what they buy, with the widest choice around Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give North Carolina yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
- Auto Parts U Pull— Charlotte
- Balsam Staff Recycling Ctr— Sylva
Frequently asked about precious metals in North Carolina
What is the precious metals scrap price in North Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. North Carolina 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 North Carolina buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In North Carolina the largest number of buyers to compare are around Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.