Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Missouri
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Missouri
Auto Parts scrap in Missouri moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. Yards value auto parts by what is inside it: Car Battery and Catalytic Converter. Recovered content, not gross weight, sets the payout. Dozens of yards in Missouri list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Missouri yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Missouri 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 Missouri
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
- Brothers Auto Salvage & Recycling— Cadet
- Brothers Salvage and Auto Sales— Cadet
- Buddy's Auto Mall— Brookline
Frequently asked about auto parts in Missouri
What is the auto parts scrap price in Missouri today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Missouri 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 Missouri buy auto parts?
Dozens of yards in Missouri 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 Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Missouri?
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 Missouri yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Missouri 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 Missouri 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.