Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Iowa
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Iowa vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Iowa
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Iowa
In Iowa, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of agriculture, food processing, finance, and biofuels. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Iowa yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Iowa list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Iowa yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Iowa 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 Iowa
- A-Line Iron & Metals— Waterloo
- ABC Rolloff Dumpsters— Des Moines
- Ace Auto Recyclers Inc— Iowa City
- Al-Jon Manufacturing— Ottumwa
- Aline Iron & Metals— Kellogg
- All Metals Recycling— Ottumwa
- Alter Metal Recycling— Council Bluffs
- Alter Metal Recycling— Dubuque
- Alter Metal Recycling— Mason City
- Alter Metal Recycling— Davenport
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waterloo
- Alter Scrap Processing— Dubuque
- Alter Scrap Processing— Burlington
- Aspen Waste— Des Moines
- B G Salvage— Maquoketa
- Bacon C J & Sons— Hopkinton
- Behr Iron and Metal— Riceville
- Bell Salvage— Ames
- Berman Sam & Sons— Grinnell
- Blum Co— Dubuque
- Bonestroo Salvage— Hull
- Buck's Recycling LLC.— Belmond
- CC Recycling— Cedar Rapids
- Can Farm— Le Mars
- Can Shed— Iowa City
Frequently asked about auto parts in Iowa
What is the auto parts scrap price in Iowa today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Iowa 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 Iowa buy auto parts?
Dozens of yards in Iowa 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 Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Iowa?
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 Iowa yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Iowa?
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.
What do Iowa 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 Iowa yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.