Auto Parts Scrap Prices in South Dakota
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — South Dakota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in South Dakota
In South Dakota, auto parts reaches the scrap stream by way of agriculture, food processing, and finance. Yards value auto parts by what is inside it: Car Battery and Catalytic Converter. Recovered content, not gross weight, sets the payout. A dozen or so yards in South Dakota list auto parts among what they buy, with the widest choice around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put South Dakota yards close to the consuming buyers of mills and refiners. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; South Dakota 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 South Dakota
- Ace Steel & Recycling— Pierre
- Dakota Recycling & Transport— Volga
- Hanson Salvage— Milbank
- Jim's Auto Salvage— Sturgis
- M & C Recycling— Watertown
- Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc— Aberdeen
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rapid City
- R & N Recycling— Sturgis
- R & T Unit Can Co— Sioux Falls
- Recycle— Madison
- Redfield Iron & Metal— Redfield
- Shine Brothers— Yankton
- TJN Enterprises Inc— Sioux Falls
- Tjn West— Sioux Falls
- Watertown Iron & Metal Co— Watertown
- Wes's Auto Salvage— Brookings
- Yankton Metals Inc— Yankton
Frequently asked about auto parts in South Dakota
What is the auto parts scrap price in South Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Dakota 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 South Dakota buy auto parts?
A dozen or so yards in South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a South Dakota yard?
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.
What do South Dakota 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.