Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Texas
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Texas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Texas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Texas
The Texas market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas, petrochemicals, technology hardware, and aerospace. Texas 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 Texas, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Demand from mills and refiners in the Southwest and along the Gulf keeps precious metals moving through Texas yards. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Texas 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 Texas
- 156 Metal Recycling— Krum
- 181 Recycle Center— San Antonio
- 69/82 Metal Recyclers— Sherman
- A & A Iron & Metal— Cleburne
- A & A Metal Trading Company— Houston
- A & J Metal— Henderson
- A & R Recyclers— Houston
- A & S Recycling— Gonzales
- A B's Used Auto & Truck Parts— Fort Worth
- A&E Scrap— Dallas
- A-1 Metal Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A-1 Recycling— Lubbock
- A-1 Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A.R.C. METALS— Richland
- ABC IMPORT & EXPORT,LLC— Dallas
- ABC Recycling— San Antonio
- ABC Scrap Metal— Houston
- ABS Metal Recycling— Del Valle
- ASA Recycling LLC— El Paso
- Abc Recycling— Corpus Christi
- Abilene I-20 Wrecking & Used Cars— Abilene
- Accumulative Recycling Resale Company— Port Arthur
- Ace Scrap Metal Recycling Co.— Houston
- Acme Iron & Metal Co— San Angelo
- Acorn Steel Sales— Beaumont
Frequently asked about precious metals in Texas
What is the precious metals scrap price in Texas today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Texas 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 Texas buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Texas 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 Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Texas?
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 Texas on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in Texas?
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.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in Texas?
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 Texas yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.