Auto Parts Scrap Prices in New Mexico
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New Mexico vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — New Mexico
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in New Mexico
Auto Parts scrap in New Mexico moves through yards that serve oil and gas, federal labs and aerospace, and agriculture. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at New Mexico yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Well over a dozen yards in New Mexico list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Albuquerque, Roswell, and Alamogordo. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give New Mexico yards a working corridor to the buyers of mills and refiners. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual New Mexico 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 Mexico
- A.C.T Recycling Center— Alamogordo
- Ace Metals Inc— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron & Metal— Roswell
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Metal Recycling— Albuquerque
- Amado Recycling— Albuquerque
- Born Free Scrap Metal— Albuquerque
- C & B Recycling— Carlsbad
- Capital Scrap Metal— Las Vegas
- Clovis Recycling— Clovis
- Commercial Metals Company— Albuquerque
- Dri Metal Recycling— Silver City
- Earth Day Recycling Co— Albuquerque
- Gallegos Recycling— Espanola
- Hobbs Iron & Metal— Hobbs
- M and R Recycling— Albuquerque
- National Metal Recycling— Albuquerque
- North Fifty-Four Salvage Inc— Alamogordo
- Pueblo Metals Recycling— Albuquerque
- Roswell Recycling Center— Roswell
- Route 66 Enterprises LLC— Albuquerque
- Salvage Plus Metal Recycling— Kirtland
- Valley Scrap Metal Inc— Farmington
Frequently asked about auto parts in New Mexico
What is the auto parts scrap price in New Mexico today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New Mexico 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 Mexico buy auto parts?
Well over a dozen yards in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque, Roswell, and Alamogordo. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in New Mexico?
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 Mexico yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico?
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.