Average scrap price for Automotive Alternators

30-day market: price lists from 7 yards. As of today.
$0.55/ lb−$0.08 (12.7%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.55
Lowest price ⓘ$0.40
Highest price$0.65Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.55): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.65+): 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 $0.20 to $0.73.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 7 live board rates (out of 17 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Automotive Alternators in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Automotive Alternators — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Updated 25 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: ALTERNATORS
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 25 days ago

RAW Recycling

Listed as: ALTERNATORS
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 31 days ago

Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Alternators
10377 N 2400 Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096 Plan route
$0.45/ lb
Updated 32 days ago

Just Scrap It

Listed as: AC COMPRESSOR/ ALT/STARTERS
4375 State Rd 60, Mulberry, FL 33860 Plan route
$0.38/ lb
Updated 199 days ago

Edge Metals Recycling

Listed as: Alternators
5120 36th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619 Plan route
$0.55/ lb
Updated 214 days ago

McCoy Iron & Metal

Listed as: Alternators
321 N Fort Ave, Springfield, MO 65802 Plan route
$0.50/ lb

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Compare Automotive Alternators prices with other Electric Motors grades

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 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +15.0%
Automotive Starters Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.49 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.8%
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Automotive AC Compressors Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.9%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 10 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.5%
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Copper Transformers Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +52.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.08 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Automotive Alternators at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Automotive Alternators at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Automotive Alternators

The table below shows the daily price history for Automotive Alternators at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.55 / lb−$0.08$0.60 – $0.60
9/18/2026 $0.63 / lb+$0.03$0.60 – $0.65
9/17/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/15/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/14/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/13/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/12/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/11/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/10/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/9/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/8/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/7/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/6/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/5/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/4/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/3/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/2/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
9/1/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
8/31/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
8/30/2026 $0.55 / lb−$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
8/29/2026 $0.60 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.60
8/28/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.13$0.60 – $0.60
8/25/2026 $0.47 / lb+$0.02$0.40 – $0.50
8/19/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.07$0.45 – $0.45
8/18/2026 $0.38 / lb−$0.12$0.38 – $0.38
8/17/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
8/16/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.45 – $0.45
8/14/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
8/3/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.20$0.25 – $0.25
8/2/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.45 – $0.45
8/1/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.25$0.20 – $0.20
7/29/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.45 – $0.45
7/27/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.28$0.20 – $0.20
7/22/2026 $0.48 / lb+$0.28$0.45 – $0.50
7/20/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.25$0.20 – $0.20
7/4/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.45 – $0.45
7/2/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.25$0.20 – $0.20
5/31/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/25/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.45 – $0.45
5/3/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.15$0.20 – $0.20
4/15/2026 $0.35 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.35
4/14/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
4/13/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.20$0.40 – $0.40
3/9/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
3/4/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.20$0.55 – $0.55
2/26/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.03$0.35 – $0.35
2/17/2026 $0.38 / lb−$0.12$0.30 – $0.48
2/3/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.19$0.50 – $0.50
1/15/2026 $0.31 / lb−$0.14$0.31 – $0.31
1/8/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.02$0.45 – $0.45
1/1/2026 $0.43 / lb+$0.03$0.43 – $0.43
12/19/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
12/12/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.03$0.30 – $0.30
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−$0.41$0.32 – $0.32
11/3/2025 $0.73 / lb+$0.16$0.73 – $0.73
10/9/2025 $0.57 / lb+$0.35$0.57 – $0.57
10/6/2025 $0.22 / lb−$0.03$0.22 – $0.22
9/2/2025 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
8/30/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
8/29/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.12$0.35 – $0.35
8/27/2025 $0.23 / lb+$0.02$0.23 – $0.23
8/26/2025 $0.21 / lb−$0.09$0.16 – $0.25
8/23/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
7/23/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40
7/1/2025 $0.33 / lb+$0.03$0.33 – $0.33
6/20/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
5/25/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
4/30/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
4/27/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.04$0.35 – $0.35
4/20/2025 $0.31 / lb+$0.06$0.31 – $0.31
3/17/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
3/15/2025 $0.35 / lb−$0.08$0.35 – $0.35
2/16/2025 $0.43 / lb−$0.12$0.43 – $0.43
2/14/2025 $0.55 / lb+$0.38$0.55 – $0.55
2/10/2025 $0.17 / lb−$0.28$0.17 – $0.17
1/29/2025 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
1/26/2025 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
1/25/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.27$0.40 – $0.40
1/23/2025 $0.13 / lb−$0.37$0.13 – $0.13
12/8/2024 $0.50 / lb+$0.30$0.50 – $0.50
10/14/2024 $0.20 / lb−$0.20$0.20 – $0.20
8/5/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
7/29/2024 $0.30 / lb+$0.06$0.30 – $0.30
7/25/2024 $0.24 / lb+$0.04$0.24 – $0.24
7/14/2024 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
7/13/2024 $0.15 / lb−$0.15$0.15 – $0.15
4/18/2024 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
4/14/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40
3/27/2024 $0.33 / lb−$0.02$0.33 – $0.33
3/3/2024 $0.35 / lb+$0.13$0.35 – $0.35
3/1/2024 $0.22 / lb−$0.13$0.22 – $0.22
9/30/2023 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
6/5/2023 $0.40 / lb+$0.25$0.40 – $0.40
3/13/2023 $0.15 / lb−$0.15$0.15 – $0.15
2/7/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.20$0.30 – $0.30
12/6/2022 $0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
9/27/2022 $0.10 / lb−$0.30$0.10 – $0.10
7/6/2022 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
5/26/2022 $0.50 / lb+$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
5/21/2022 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
4/16/2022 $0.35 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.35
1/22/2022 $0.35 / lb+$0.10$0.15 – $0.55
1/18/2022 $0.25 / lb+$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
12/9/2021 $0.10 / lb−$0.20$0.10 – $0.10
10/18/2021 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.16 – $0.59
9/22/2021 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
9/20/2021 $0.45 / lb+$0.15$0.45 – $0.45
8/23/2021 $0.30 / lb+$0.08$0.30 – $0.30
8/3/2021 $0.22 / lb−$0.08$0.13 – $0.40
7/24/2021 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
4/22/2021 $0.35 / lb+$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
4/19/2021 $0.20 / lb−$0.15$0.12 – $0.35
3/9/2021 $0.35 / lb+$0.10$0.35 – $0.35
1/27/2021 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
1/25/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.17$0.25 – $0.25
1/16/2021 $0.08 / lb−$0.17$0.08 – $0.08
12/5/2020 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
12/1/2020 $0.20 / lb−$0.10$0.20 – $0.20
11/30/2020 $0.30 / lb+$0.04$0.30 – $0.30
10/25/2020 $0.26 / lb+$0.16$0.26 – $0.26
10/22/2020 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
10/20/2020 $0.15 / lb−$0.10$0.15 – $0.15
9/19/2020 $0.25 / lb+$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
8/9/2020 $0.15 / lb+$0.02$0.15 – $0.15
7/24/2020 $0.13 / lb−$0.07$0.13 – $0.13
3/6/2020 $0.20 / lb−$0.08$0.20 – $0.20
12/9/2019 $0.28 / lb+$0.03$0.25 – $0.30
10/19/2019 $0.25 / lb+$0.17$0.25 – $0.25
7/24/2019 $0.08 / lb−$0.01$0.08 – $0.08
4/9/2019 $0.09 / lb−$0.01$0.09 – $0.09
12/17/2018 $0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
8/23/2018 $0.10 / lb−$0.02$0.10 – $0.10
7/16/2018 $0.12 / lb−$0.18$0.12 – $0.12
6/12/2018 $0.30 / lb−$0.08$0.30 – $0.30
7/7/2017 $0.38 / lb+$0.28$0.38 – $0.38
12/25/2016 $0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
12/2/2016 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
10/27/2016 $0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15
6/1/2016 $0.15 / lb−$0.21$0.15 – $0.15
5/12/2016 $0.36 / lb+$0.01$0.36 – $0.36
3/31/2016 $0.35 / lb+$0.02$0.35 – $0.35
2/29/2016 $0.33 / lb+$0.13$0.33 – $0.33
8/13/2015 $0.20 / lb−$0.24$0.20 – $0.20
6/28/2015 $0.44 / lb−$0.01$0.44 – $0.44
5/14/2015 $0.45 / lb+$0.02$0.45 – $0.45
2/14/2015 $0.43 / lb−$0.06$0.43 – $0.43
12/9/2014 $0.49 / lb−$0.01$0.49 – $0.49
11/8/2014 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
9/19/2014 $0.55 / lb+$0.13$0.55 – $0.55