Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Pennsylvania
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Pennsylvania test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across Pennsylvania, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Pennsylvania yard rates near the national benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Pennsylvania yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
- All American Metal and Recycling— Carnegie
- All-Met— Philadelphia
Frequently asked about precious metals in Pennsylvania
What is the precious metals scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Pennsylvania the largest number of buyers to compare are around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.