Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Oregon
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Oregon vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Oregon
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Oregon
The Oregon market for auto parts scrap follows the state's mix of technology hardware, forestry, and food processing. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Oregon yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Well over a dozen yards in Oregon take auto parts, and sellers near Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro have the largest number of buyers to compare. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for mills and refiners, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Oregon rates. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Oregon yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Auto Parts in Oregon
- ANGEL'S CLEANING— Beaverton
- Anfield & Sons Metal Recyclers— Portland
- Astoria Auto Wrecking & Recycling— Astoria
- B & R Auto Wrecking— Boring
- Baimbridge Water LLC— Coos Bay
- Bob's Metals Inc— Portland
- Burcham's Metals Inc— Albany
- C & R Salvage Inc— White City
- Cherry City Metals— Salem
- Dave's Free Appliance Removal— Eugene
- Doherty Welding LLC— Pilot Rock
- Don Averill Recycling Inc— Tillamook
- Far West Fibers-Hillsboro— Hillsboro
- Ferguson Fabrication— Merlin
- Great Escape Enterprises— Beaverton
- Hartman Steel Inc— Portland
- Holliday Recycling— broadbent
- Industrial Scrap Corp— Eugene
- J & J Scrappers— Medford
- J Joseph & Sons— Newberg
- Jacque Consenz— Newberg
- K B Recycling Inc— Canby
- Kaurotani North America Inc— Portland
- Kosta's Scrap Metals— Portland
- Metro Metals Northwest Inc.— Portland
Frequently asked about auto parts in Oregon
What is the auto parts scrap price in Oregon today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Oregon 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 Oregon buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Oregon the largest number of buyers to compare are around Portland, Eugene, and Hillsboro. 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Oregon 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 Oregon?
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.