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Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Connecticut

National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Connecticut vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.

Auto Parts Grades — Connecticut

GradeUS AvgUnit
Car Battery$8.50/each
Catalytic Converter$95.00/each

Auto Parts scrap in Connecticut

Connecticut yards that buy auto parts draw most of their supply from aerospace and defense manufacturing, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Connecticut yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Connecticut list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Connecticut yards move auto parts quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Connecticut 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 Connecticut

Frequently asked about auto parts in Connecticut

What is the auto parts scrap price in Connecticut today?

The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Connecticut 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 Connecticut buy auto parts?

Dozens of yards in Connecticut 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 New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.

How do I get the highest auto parts price in Connecticut?

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 Connecticut yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.

What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Connecticut 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.

Do I need ID to sell auto parts scrap in Connecticut?

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.

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