Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Minnesota
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Minnesota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Minnesota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Minnesota
The Minnesota market for auto parts scrap follows the state's mix of medical devices, agriculture, mining, and food processing. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Minnesota yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across Minnesota, dozens of yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Because mills and refiners are concentrated across the Midwest, Minnesota yards rarely sit on auto parts for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Minnesota 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 Minnesota
- A & D Recycling and Recovery, INC.— Lakeville
- A North Metro Towing Svc— Minneapolis
- AMG Alliance— Saint Paul
- Alexs Scrapping and Appliance Removal— Sleepy Eye
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marshall
- Alter Metal Recycling— Anoka
- Alter Metal Recycling— mankato
- American Iron— Minneapolis
- Amex Wah Program— Burnsville
- Auto Disposal Services— Jordan
- Auto Reaper— Rice
- Avista Recycling— Minneapolis
- B & E Recycling Station Inc— Elk River
- Bass Brook Recycling— Cohasset
- Beltrami Recycling Inc— Bemidji
- Bemidji Iron & Recycling— Bemidji
- Camel Towing— Minneapolis
- Christensen Metal Yard— Tyler
- Crow Wing Recycling— Brainerd
- D K Auto Salvage— mankato
- Dan Jennings Co— Austin
- David's Junk Removal— Browerville
- Don's Scrap Service— Vesta
- Douglas County Solid Waste— Alexandria
- E.K. Movers & Disposal— Minneapolis
Frequently asked about auto parts in Minnesota
What is the auto parts scrap price in Minnesota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Minnesota 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 Minnesota buy auto parts?
Dozens of yards in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Minnesota 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.
Do I need ID to sell auto parts scrap in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.