The Auto Crusher
651 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185
About The Auto Crusher
Scrap intake in West Chicago, Illinois runs through outfits like The Auto Crusher, which handles auto salvage and parts work. The business takes in material from individual sellers and small contractors, and acts as a paid drop-off point for inbound scrap metal volume. Inbound category data is not recorded for this site in the current directory listing, with the entry left open. Per the directory, posted hours are available for visitors to check and a phone line, a website, and an email contact are on file. Both data points come from the yard's own filing and represent what the site has published about its inbound schedule and contact options, which gives sellers a working baseline for planning a visit. On a vehicle that no longer runs, a phone-ahead clarifies whether the yard offers towing as part of intake or expects the seller to arrange transport. The same call sorts paperwork and confirms a quoted scrap rate before any wheels turn, which keeps the day of the drop-off straightforward and on a known timeline.
Scrap Price Estimates (US Average)
Daily US average estimates updated Nov 10, 2026, not The Auto Crusher's own prices; call the yard for its pay rates. How we estimate prices.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.54 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.31 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.73 | /lb |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.60 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $5.14 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
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