Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Oregon
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Oregon vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Oregon
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Oregon
Oregon yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from technology hardware, forestry, and food processing. Oregon 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 Oregon, well over a dozen yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro. Export demand through West Coast ports supports precious metals prices in Oregon, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Oregon 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 Oregon
- ANGEL'S CLEANING— Beaverton
- Anfield & Sons Metal Recyclers— Portland
- Astoria Auto Wrecking & Recycling— Astoria
- B & R Auto Wrecking— Boring
- Baimbridge Water LLC— Coos Bay
- Bob's Metals Inc— Portland
- Burcham's Metals Inc— Albany
- C & R Salvage Inc— White City
- Cherry City Metals— Salem
- Dave's Free Appliance Removal— Eugene
- Doherty Welding LLC— Pilot Rock
- Don Averill Recycling Inc— Tillamook
- Far West Fibers-Hillsboro— Hillsboro
- Ferguson Fabrication— Merlin
- Great Escape Enterprises— Beaverton
- Hartman Steel Inc— Portland
- Holliday Recycling— broadbent
- Industrial Scrap Corp— Eugene
- J & J Scrappers— Medford
- J Joseph & Sons— Newberg
- Jacque Consenz— Newberg
- K B Recycling Inc— Canby
- Kaurotani North America Inc— Portland
- Kosta's Scrap Metals— Portland
- Metro Metals Northwest Inc.— Portland
Frequently asked about precious metals in Oregon
What is the precious metals scrap price in Oregon today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Oregon 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 Oregon buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Oregon the largest number of buyers to compare are around Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro. 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Oregon?
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.
What do Oregon 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 Oregon yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.