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Auto Parts Scrap Prices in New Jersey

National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New Jersey vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.

Auto Parts Grades — New Jersey

GradeUS AvgUnit
Car Battery$8.50/each
Catalytic Converter$95.00/each

Auto Parts scrap in New Jersey

New Jersey yards that buy auto parts draw most of their supply from pharmaceuticals, chemicals, ports and shipping, and finance. 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 New Jersey take auto parts, and sellers near Newark, Pennsauken, and Trenton have the largest number of buyers to compare. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, New Jersey yards move auto parts quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Frequently asked about auto parts in New Jersey

What is the auto parts scrap price in New Jersey today?

This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New Jersey 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 New Jersey buy auto parts?

The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In New Jersey the largest number of buyers to compare are around Newark, Pennsauken, and Trenton. 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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.

How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey 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.

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