Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Montana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Montana
In Montana, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of agriculture, mining, and forestry. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Montana yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Well over a dozen yards in Montana take auto parts, and sellers near Billings, Butte, and Belgrade have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports auto parts prices in Montana, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Montana yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Auto Parts in Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
Frequently asked about auto parts in Montana
What is the auto parts scrap price in Montana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Montana 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 Montana buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Montana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. 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 Montana?
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 Montana yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Montana?
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.
What do Montana 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.