Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Vermont
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Vermont vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Vermont
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Vermont
In Vermont, precious metals reaches the scrap stream by way of dairy and food processing, technology, and tourism. Vermont 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. A dozen or so yards in Vermont take precious metals, and sellers near Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston have the largest number of buyers to compare. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Vermont yard rates near the national benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Vermont yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Vermont
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- Bee There Towing & Recovery— Starksboro
- Bob's Junk Vehicle & scrap metal service— Barre
- Burnett Scrap Metals LLC— Hinesburg
- Chittenden Solid Waste District— Williston
- Earth Waste System— Castleton
- Earth Waste Systems— Rutland
- Hodgdon Bros Inc— Swanton
- Hubbard Brothers Inc— Rutland
- R Brown & Sons Inc— Waterbury
- Rosen & Berger Inc— Center Rutland
- Wright Brothers Metal Recycling— Newport
Frequently asked about precious metals in Vermont
What is the precious metals scrap price in Vermont today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Vermont 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 Vermont buy precious metals?
A dozen or so yards in Vermont 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 Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Vermont?
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 Vermont on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Vermont yard?
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.