Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Wisconsin
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wisconsin vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Wisconsin
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, precious metals reaches the scrap stream by way of manufacturing, paper and forestry, and dairy. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, dozens of yards accept precious metals; the largest clusters are in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Wisconsin yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
- A & W Iron and Metal Inc— Kewaskum
- A To Z Cleaning & Junk Removal— Neenah
- A&E Property Solutions Inc— Bristol
- A1 Recyclers— Appleton
- Ace Auto Salvage— Milwaukee
- Ace Auto Salvage in Milwaukee - Quality Used Auto Parts at WHOLESALE prices to all— Milwaukee
- Advance Material Recovery— Random Lake
- All Metal Recycling— Madison
- Allied Resource Recovery Inc— Milwaukee
- Alpha Recycling Inc— Cudahy
- Alter Metal Recycling— Beaver Dam
- Alter Metal Recycling— Madison
- Alter Metal Recycling— La Crosse
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waupaca
- Alter Metal Recycling— Medford
- Alter Metal Recycling— Eau Claire
- Alter Metal Recycling— Green Bay
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marinette
- Alter Trading Corp— Janesville
- Alter Trading Corporation— La Crosse
- American Auto Iron & Metal Inc— Fond Du Lac
- American Disposal— Watertown
- American Disposal LLc— Watertown
- American Metal & Paper Recycling Inc— Kewaskum
- Amery Auto Salvage— Amery
Frequently asked about precious metals in Wisconsin
What is the precious metals scrap price in Wisconsin today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin buy precious metals?
The yards listed on this page accept precious metals. In Wisconsin the largest number of buyers to compare are around Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Wisconsin 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.
What do Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.