Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Delaware
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Delaware vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Delaware
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Delaware
The Delaware market for auto parts scrap follows the state's mix of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and finance. Yards value auto parts by what is inside it: Car Battery and Catalytic Converter. Recovered content, not gross weight, sets the payout. Across Delaware, a dozen or so yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Dover, New Castle, and Newark. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Delaware yards move auto parts quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Delaware 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 Delaware
- C&J Contracting— Dover
- Company The TC-Brandywine Wds— Bear
- Diamond State Recycling Corporation— Wilmington
- Donovan Salvage— Georgetown
- Double Diamond Recycling— Dover
- Eastern Metal Recycling Terminal— New Castle
- Emr-New Castle— New Castle
- Gold Metal Environmental— Wilmington
- Kent Scrap Metal— Milford
- Kroeger's Recycling— Seaford
- Newark Jewelry & Coin— Newark
- Newark Recycling Inc— Newark
- Scrap Jack— Dover
- Scrap Metals— New Castle
- Sussex Scrap Metal— Delmar
Frequently asked about auto parts in Delaware
What is the auto parts scrap price in Delaware today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Delaware 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 Delaware buy auto parts?
A dozen or so yards in Delaware 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 Dover, New Castle, and Newark. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Delaware?
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 Delaware yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Delaware 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 Delaware 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.