Precious Metals Scrap Prices in West Virginia
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in West Virginia vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — West Virginia
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in West Virginia
The West Virginia market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of coal and energy, chemicals, and forestry. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in West Virginia test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Across West Virginia, well over a dozen yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Huntington, Fairmont, and Colliers. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give West Virginia yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; West Virginia 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 West Virginia
- 3 Rivers Iron & Metal— Fairmont
- Ashley Recycling— Mineral Wells
- Ashleys Recycling— Mineral Wells
- B & D Salvage— Ridgeley
- Barker's Junk Co Inc— Beckley
- Bates Recylcing— Fairmont
- Coffman's Metals— Birch River
- Crow's Auto Salvage— Triadelphia
- Elkins Metal Recycling— Elkins
- Ernies Auto Enterprises— Martinsburg
- Ernies Salvage Yard— Martinsburg
- Faulk Brothers— Keyser
- Harrison Recycling Center Inc— Clarksburg
- Heidelberg Metals Inc— Colliers
- Metalico All American— Colliers
- Midway Scrap & Recycling Inc— Midway
- Northern Mntn State Metals— Morgantown
- Northern Mountain State Metals Inc— Fairmont
- Potomac Metals Inc— Ranson
- Quigley Tom Raw Furs Roots & Hides— Wheeling
- R J Recycling— Nitro
- Recycle West Virginia LLP— Princeton
- Remac America Inc— Summit Point
- Rj Recycling— Glasgow
- S and S Recycling— Ragland
Frequently asked about precious metals in West Virginia
What is the precious metals scrap price in West Virginia today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. West Virginia 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 West Virginia buy precious metals?
Well over a dozen yards in West Virginia 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 Huntington, Fairmont, and Colliers. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals before selling it in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.