Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Rhode Island
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Rhode Island vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Rhode Island
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Rhode Island
Rhode Island yards that buy auto parts draw most of their supply from healthcare, education, and defense manufacturing. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Rhode Island yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across Rhode Island, well over a dozen yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Rhode Island yards move auto parts quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Rhode Island yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Auto Parts in Rhode Island
- Allens Ave Metals— Providence
- Aluminum & Copper Recycling— Providence
- American Tin & Solder— Providence
- Berger Recycling— Pawtucket
- Bills Auto Parts Inc— Cumberland
- Broomfield J & Sons— Providence
- Charles Scrap Metal— Cranston
- Crane Salvage Inc.— Providence
- Exeter Scrap Metal— Exeter
- F M— Lincoln
- Fortune Metal Inc— Lincoln
- Hyman Brickle And Son Inc— Woonsocket
- Innercity Recycling Service— Cranston
- J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Johnston
- L & R Scrap Metal CO.— Woonsocket
- Metal Commodities Inc— North Kingstown
- Metal Services— Providence
- Mohawk Truck Leasing Inc— Johnston
- Pat's Auto Salvage— Johnston
- Patriot Disposal Co Inc— Johnston
- RI Recycled Metals— Providence
- Rhode Island Recycled Metals— Providence
- Schnitzer Steel— Cumberland
- Schnitzer Steel— Warwick
- Worldwide Multi Services Worldwide— Providence
Frequently asked about auto parts in Rhode Island
What is the auto parts scrap price in Rhode Island today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Rhode Island the largest number of buyers to compare are around Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. 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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island 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.