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Auto Parts Scrap Prices in New York

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

Auto Parts Grades — New York

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

Auto Parts scrap in New York

In New York, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at New York yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in New York list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, New York yards move auto parts quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual New York 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 York

Frequently asked about auto parts in New York

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

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

Dozens of yards in New York 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 Buffalo, Albany, and Brooklyn. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.

How do I get the highest auto parts price in New York?

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

What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a New York 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 New York?

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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