Average Automotive Alternators Price

180-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.33/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.33
Lowest price $0.18
Highest price$0.48Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Michigan
  • Low (around $0.18): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.33): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.48+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.22 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~94.7% (-$5.85 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–95%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates in this area.

Top Scrap Yards Buying Automotive Alternators Michigan

Before you throw those heavy units in the truck, browse these local yards in Michigan to compare payouts for Automotive Alternators. While our national benchmarks give you the baseline, local yard demand sets the final ticket. Always call ahead to lock in your price.

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Updated 78 days ago

RJ Industrial Recycling

Listed as: Alternators
5167 N Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48505 Plan route
$0.48 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

M 82 Recycling

Listed as: Alternators
8878 E 88th St, Howard City, MI 49329 Plan route
$0.18 / lb
Updated 151 days ago

Al's Scrap Metals

Listed as: ALTERNATORS
1370 1/2 S M 18, Gladwin, MI 48624 Plan route
$0.33 / lb

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Compare Automotive Alternators with Similar Breakage

See the exact price difference between Automotive Alternators and similar grades like Automotive Starters or Automotive AC Compressors. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Automotive Alternators
Automotive Alternators Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.33 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Starters Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.29 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.7%
Price analytics
Copper Transformers Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.22 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Copper Electric Motors Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.22 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Steel Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.12 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Automotive Alternators Price Trends & Market History

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Automotive Alternators: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.33
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.85 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.18 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Automotive Alternators: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Automotive Alternators is 94.5%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–60.1%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$6.0124 / lb$0.33 / lb−$5.68 (94.5%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.67 / lb−$3.21 (54.6%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.71 / lb−$2.79 (50.7%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.02 / lb−$3.04 (60.1%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.49 / lb−$2.56 (50.7%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.62 / lb−$2.04 (43.8%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$1.98 / lb−$2.50 (55.8%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6862 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40.1%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.95 / lb−$1.97 (40%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.06 / lb−$2.50 (54.8%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.56 / lb−$1.71 (40%)
December 2024$4.1579 / lb$2.50 / lb−$1.66 (39.9%)
November 2024$4.1994 / lb$2.52 / lb−$1.68 (40%)
October 2024$4.4318 / lb$2.66 / lb−$1.77 (40%)
September 2024$4.2927 / lb$2.58 / lb−$1.71 (39.9%)
August 2024$4.1218 / lb$2.14 / lb−$1.98 (48.1%)
July 2024$4.3752 / lb$2.43 / lb−$1.95 (44.5%)
June 2024$4.4911 / lb$2.70 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
May 2024$4.7547 / lb$2.85 / lb−$1.90 (40.1%)
April 2024$4.3637 / lb$2.62 / lb−$1.74 (40%)
March 2024$3.9921 / lb$2.33 / lb−$1.66 (41.6%)

Automotive Alternators Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.33 / lb— no change$0.48 – $0.48
12/6/2025 $0.33 / lb+$0.18$0.33 – $0.33
12/5/2025 $0.15 / lb−$0.17$0.15 – $0.15
11/25/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.10$0.32 – $0.32
10/6/2025 $0.22 / lb−$0.01$0.22 – $0.22
8/27/2025 $0.23 / lb−$0.02$0.23 – $0.23
8/26/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.18$0.25 – $0.25
2/16/2025 $0.43 / lb+$0.03$0.43 – $0.43
8/5/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40