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REFINING FOR DENTAL LABS

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WHEN IT COMES TO REFINING FOR DENTAL LABS, WE’RE EXPERTS

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What We Refine

Garfield aims for fast and accurate assays with every batch of material.

Ask us about estimated turnaround times based on the materials you are refining:

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Our Story

Our family-owned refinery has been in business since 1892 and servicing dental labs and technicians for over fifty years—with more than 8,000+ satisfied lab clients.

Our experienced staff, unparalleled customer service, modern facility, and advanced assay technology continues to prove why Garfield remains the best in the industry with each passing decade.

2023 Dentaltown Townie Choice award for Best Dental Refiner

NORTH AMERICA’S BEST REFINER FOR DENTAL LABS

Garfield has built decades-long relationships with family-owned labs across the country.

Named North America’s “Best Dental Refiner” for the past 13 years in a row by Dentaltown Magazine, Garfield will ensure you get the most value when it comes to refining your bench sweeps, casting plates, and other dental scrap.

VAC BAG SWAP PROGRAM

Dental scrap dust contained in vac bags can be very valuable, and we’ve worked with thousands of dental labs to ensure they get the best payouts for the precious metals in the bags.

We want to make refining as profitable and as easy as possible, which is why we created the Vac Bag Swap Program.

When your vac bag is full, contact us, and we’ll send you a new one. Swap out your filled vacuum bag and ship it to us within 30 days to receive your payment.

It’s just one of the reasons why Garfield is the best choice for your dental scrap refining.

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PAYMENT METHODS

We have the fastest turnaround times in the industry, and we guarantee payment within 1-2 business days of processing your precious metals. We offer the following options:

Bullion Exchange

Garfield Refining offers a large selection of gold and silver bullion in various denominations. You can purchase bullion outright or take it in full or partial payment on scrap metal you refine.

We buy back any bullion purchased from us (in good condition) at 100%. For pricing on all bullion, please call our Bullion Sales Team toll free at (888) 677-9254.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of dental scrap should I send?

We accept most material that contains Gold Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. This includes buttons, grindings, vacuum bags, sweeps, crown and bridge, alloy, solder, sprues, flash and carpets. If you are unsure if we’ll be able to process a certain precious-metal-containing material, feel free to give us a call. We do not accept material that contains toxins like lead or mercury.

How will I know when Garfield receives my metals?

The moment your shipment arrives to our refinery, you will receive an email confirmation. If at any point you are looking for a status update, please call our customer service team.

How long will it take to get my valuation?

Assay timing will depend on the material type and volume being processed. Solid materials may be assayed within 2 business days. To ensure all metal is accounted for we re-melt slag on all mixed materials, which could take 2-5 business days.

How long will it take to get my payment?

Payments are normally issued within 1-2 business days once refining is complete. Standard payment is made by check and mailed via USPS, arriving within 3-7 business days. If you require a quicker payment, we also offer ACH direct deposit payments and Wires.

Is my dental scrap safe?

Garfield takes the safety of your precious metals very seriously. Throughout the process, your materials are tracked by us and fully insured for $50,000 using our FedEx and UPS labels. Each shipment is processed separately and monitored by your assigned account manager.