Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Kentucky
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Kentucky
In Kentucky, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and logistics. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Kentucky yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Kentucky list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Kentucky yards short shipping legs to the buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Kentucky yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Auto Parts in Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
- Chuck's Recycling— Ekron
Frequently asked about auto parts in Kentucky
What is the auto parts scrap price in Kentucky today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Kentucky 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 Kentucky buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Kentucky the largest number of buyers to compare are around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. 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 Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Kentucky 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.
What do Kentucky 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.