Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Indiana
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Indiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Indiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Indiana
In Indiana, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, steel, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Indiana yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Indiana take auto parts, and sellers near Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because mills and refiners are concentrated across the Midwest, Indiana yards rarely sit on auto parts for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Indiana 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 Indiana
- 334 Recycling and Transfer— Whitestown
- A Junkyard— Mishawaka
- A1 Auto Parts LLC & Cash 4 Cars— Indianapolis
- AMG Resources Corporation— Gary
- Absolute Auto Recyclers, Inc— South Bend
- Ace Auto Services— Michigan City
- Ace Scrap Metal Dumpsters and Demolitions— Cicero
- Acme Refining— South Bend
- Adam's Junkers— South Bend
- Adkins Auto Parts— Martinsville
- Advantage Recycling— Crawfordsville
- All Around Dads Handyman Service— Mooresville
- All Kinds of Scrap— Cannelton
- All Pro Scrap Inc— Indianapolis
- All Pro Scrap Inc.— Wolcottville
- Aluminum Can Recycling Co— Lafayette
- American Equipment Co— Fort Wayne
- Auto Salvage & Sales Inc— Terre Haute
- Azimow & Culbertson Scrap Co— Alexandria
- Beemsterboer Slag & Ballast— East Chicago
- Beford Recycling Inc— Mitchell
- Behr Port of Indiana— Portage
- Bloomington Iron & Metal Inc— Bloomington
- Bob's Core & Auto Parts— Fort Wayne
- Buckeye Recycling&Surplus— Lawrenceburg
Frequently asked about auto parts in Indiana
What is the auto parts scrap price in Indiana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Indiana 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 Indiana buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Indiana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Indiana?
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 Indiana?
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 Indiana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.