Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Alaska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Alaska
In Alaska, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Alaska yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across Alaska, a dozen or so yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Alaska rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Alaska 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 Auto Parts in Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about auto parts in Alaska
What is the auto parts scrap price in Alaska today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alaska 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 Alaska buy auto parts?
A dozen or so yards in Alaska list auto parts among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Alaska?
Keep units intact so the buyer can verify the recoverable content, ask for the per-unit rate for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter, and compare two or three Alaska yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Alaska?
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 Alaska yards require from sellers of auto parts?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.