WILLMAR -- After waiting in line about three hours, David Johnson had nearly reached the entrance to Phillip's Recycling by 10 a.m. Wednesday with a load of scrap metal in the back of his truck.

Even on flatware we’re seeing bids last week with more than a $35 premium,” he said. Rannestad said refinery times vary on scrap silver, with jewelry being the easiest to refine and silver ...