Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Colorado
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Colorado
In Colorado, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Colorado yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across Colorado, dozens of yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo. Export demand through West Coast ports supports auto parts prices in Colorado, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Colorado 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 Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
- Colorado Recycling Services— Englewood
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
- Commercial Metals Company— Brighton
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
Frequently asked about auto parts in Colorado
What is the auto parts scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado 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 Colorado buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Colorado the largest number of buyers to compare are around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo. 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 Colorado?
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 Colorado yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Colorado yard?
Separate grades, remove attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell auto parts scrap in Colorado?
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 Colorado yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.