Standards Junk Cars
About Standards Junk Cars
Standards Junk Cars is an auto salvage and parts site working out of Vestavia, Alabama within Jefferson County. The business takes inbound scrap from individual sellers and small contractors, and acts as one of the paid drop-off options in the surrounding county and nearby towns. There is no accepted-materials list on file for this site in our directory at present, and the field remains open. On the practical side, the hours of operation aren't published in the directory, and a phone line is on file. The directory captures what the yard publishes about its day-to-day schedule and contact channels, both as filed by the operator and surfaced to sellers planning an inbound visit to the gate. On heavier ferrous loads, a rough weight in pounds or tons matters for the quote — sellers should bring a working estimate so the yard can price the inbound and book gate timing accordingly. A short call ahead of the drive sorts both items out before any wheels turn.
Current Scrap Prices in Vestavia, AL
Regional averages — call Standards Junk Cars for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.66 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.54 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.17 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.52 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.47 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.65 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.62 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $284.74 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $216.46 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $3.05 | /lb |
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