Auto Parts Scrap Prices in California
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in California vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — California
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in California
Auto Parts scrap in California moves through yards that serve technology hardware, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment production. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at California yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across California, dozens of yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted California rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual California 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 Auto Parts in California
- 21 Metal Inc— South El Monte
- 3rs Corporation— San Diego
- 911EarthProject— Anaheim
- A & J Metals— Santa Clara
- A & M Metals Co.— Santa Ana
- A & S Metals— Madera
- A & S Metals— Watsonville
- A & S Metals— Los Banos
- A C Auto Dismantling— Yuba City
- A N K Metal Recycling— Sun Valley
- A Quality— Los Angeles
- A Star Recycling— North Hollywood
- A Star Scrap Metal— North Hollywood
- A To Z Demolition— compton
- A-1 Metals— Rio Linda
- A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage— Paso Robles
- A-1 Scrap Metal— San Francisco
- A. Perez Trucking— Los Angeles
- AAA Recycling— Riverside
- AAA Truck and Auto Wrecking— Lancaster
- ADS Gold Inc— Anaheim
- ALL STAR METALS & RECYCLING.— Perris
- AM Recycling— Santa Clarita
- ASM Scrap Metal— Garden Grove
- Aaron Industrial Recycling— Sun Valley
Frequently asked about auto parts in California
What is the auto parts scrap price in California today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. California 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 California buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In California the largest number of buyers to compare are around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in California?
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 California yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a California 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 California yards require from sellers of auto parts?
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 California yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.