Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Washington
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Washington
The Washington market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. Washington 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. Dozens of yards in Washington take precious metals, and sellers near Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports precious metals prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Washington 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 Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Father and Son Hauling— Tacoma
- Fred's Auto Wrecking & Towing— Port Angeles
- Fred's Auto Wrecking and Towing— Port Angeles
- General Metals of Tacoma— Tacoma
Frequently asked about precious metals in Washington
What is the precious metals scrap price in Washington today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Washington 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 Washington buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Washington the largest number of buyers to compare are around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. 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 Washington?
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 Washington on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.