Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Tennessee
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Tennessee vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Tennessee
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Tennessee
Auto Parts scrap in Tennessee moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, healthcare, and music and entertainment. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Tennessee yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Across Tennessee, dozens of yards accept auto parts; the largest clusters are in Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. Regional demand from mills and refiners across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady auto parts buying in Tennessee. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- A & R REFINING INC— Memphis
- A And J Salvage— Union City
- A Junk Car Buyer No Parts— Murfreesboro
- A To Z Recycling— Covington
- A W Automotive— Memphis
- A1 Waste and Recycling— Jackson
- Able Industries— Union City
- Above All Auto Recycling— Ooltewah
- Acre Iron and Metal— Dickson
- All Fiber & Scrap Recycling— Jackson
- All Green Recycle Inc— Soddy Daisy
- Already Scrap Iron & Metal Removal— Memphis
- American Recycling— Gates
- Ameristeel— Jackson
- Anything Metal Removal Service— Cleveland
- Atlas Metals-— Memphis
- Averitt Auto Salvage— Murfreesboro
- B Miller Recycling— Franklin
- Baxwin Scrap Iron— Chattanooga
- Bay Metal Inc— Goodlettsville
- Bedwell Auto & Salvage— Greenbrier
- Best Price Metals— knoxville
- Brake's Herbs & Recycling— Erin
- Brawner's Scrap Yard— Helenwood
- Bristol Scrap Metal— Bristol
Frequently asked about auto parts in Tennessee
What is the auto parts scrap price in Tennessee today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Tennessee 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 Tennessee buy auto parts?
Dozens of yards in Tennessee 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 Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee yards require from sellers of auto parts?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Tennessee yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.