Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Rhode Island
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Rhode Island vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Rhode Island
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Rhode Island
Rhode Island yards that buy precious metals draw most of their supply from healthcare, education, and defense manufacturing. Rhode Island 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. Well over a dozen yards in Rhode Island take precious metals, and sellers near Providence, Johnston, and Cranston have the largest number of buyers to compare. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Rhode Island yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
- Allens Ave Metals— Providence
- Aluminum & Copper Recycling— Providence
- American Rare Coin— Rumford
- American Tin & Solder— Providence
- Berger Recycling— Pawtucket
- Bills Auto Parts Inc— Cumberland
- Broomfield J & Sons— Providence
- Charles Scrap Metal— Cranston
- Crane Salvage Inc.— Providence
- Exeter Scrap Metal— Exeter
- F M— Lincoln
- Fortune Metal Inc— Lincoln
- Hyman Brickle And Son Inc— Woonsocket
- Innercity Recycling Service— Cranston
- J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Johnston
- L & R Scrap Metal CO.— Woonsocket
- Metal Commodities Inc— North Kingstown
- Metal Services— Providence
- Mohawk Truck Leasing Inc— Johnston
- Pat's Auto Salvage— Johnston
- Patriot Disposal Co Inc— Johnston
- RI Recycled Metals— Providence
- Rhode Island Recycled Metals— Providence
- Schnitzer Steel— Cumberland
- Schnitzer Steel— Warwick
Frequently asked about precious metals in Rhode Island
What is the precious metals scrap price in Rhode Island today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island buy precious metals?
Well over a dozen yards in Rhode Island 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 Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island yards require from sellers of precious metals?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.