Auto Parts Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — Washington
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in Washington
The Washington market for auto parts scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at Washington yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in Washington take auto parts, and sellers near Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports auto parts prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Washington 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 Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Father and Son Hauling— Tacoma
- Fred's Auto Wrecking & Towing— Port Angeles
- Fred's Auto Wrecking and Towing— Port Angeles
- General Metals of Tacoma— Tacoma
Frequently asked about auto parts in Washington
What is the auto parts scrap price in Washington today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Washington 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 Washington buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In Washington the largest number of buyers to compare are around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. 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 Washington?
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 Washington yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
What prep gets the highest auto parts price at a Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.