Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Wyoming
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wyoming vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Wyoming
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Wyoming
The Wyoming market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of energy, mining, and agriculture. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Wyoming test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. A dozen or so yards in Wyoming take precious metals, and sellers near Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody have the largest number of buyers to compare. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Wyoming rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Wyoming 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 Wyoming
- AAA Recycling & Salvage— Laramie
- Federal Auto Recycling— Riverton
- Knighthawk Towing— Cheyenne
- M & T Recycling— Torrington
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rock Springs
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Gillette
- Purvis Shop & Salvage Yard— Cody
- Regional Recycling— Cody
- Rubens' Metals— Cheyenne
- V & V Salvage— Rawlins
- Wyoming Salvage Co.— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Recycling Iron & Metals Inc— Casper
Frequently asked about precious metals in Wyoming
What is the precious metals scrap price in Wyoming today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Wyoming 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 Wyoming buy precious metals?
A dozen or so yards in Wyoming 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 Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.