Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Pennsylvania
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania yards that buy auto parts draw most of their supply from steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Pennsylvania yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Pennsylvania list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New Castle. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Pennsylvania yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
- All American Metal and Recycling— Carnegie
- All-Met— Philadelphia
Frequently asked about auto parts in Pennsylvania
What is the auto parts scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy auto parts?
Dozens of yards in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New Castle. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Pennsylvania?
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.
Do I need ID to sell auto parts scrap in Pennsylvania?
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.