Average scrap price for Automotive Starters

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/25/2026.
$0.40/ lb+$0.11 (37.9%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.40
Lowest price $0.40
Highest price$0.40Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey

Scrap buy price in New Jersey — $0.40 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.29 to $3.32.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~94.0% (-$6.26/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–94%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Automotive Starters in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying Automotive Starters — 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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RAW Recycling

Listed as: STARTERS (ALUMINUM NOSE)
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 214 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: STARTERS
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$0.28/ lb

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Compare Automotive Starters prices with other Electric Motors grades

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

Current price Automotive Starters
Automotive Starters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Alternators Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.43 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.38 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +40.9%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: Automotive Starters and COMEX Copper exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Automotive Starters prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside COMEX Copper exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Automotive Starters scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.40
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$6.26 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.66 / 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.

Monthly spread: Automotive Starters scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Automotive Starters prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 93.9%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (91% – 97%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
September 2026 (current)$6.5857 / lb$0.40 / lb−$6.19 (93.9%)
August 2026$6.5914 / lb$3.04 / lb−$3.55 (53.9%)
July 2026$6.2956 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
June 2026$6.3394 / lb$3.80 / lb−$2.54 (40.1%)
May 2026$6.3000 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
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$2.61 / lb−$3.27 (55.6%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$3.04 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$3.03 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
September 2025$4.7328 / lb$2.84 / lb−$1.89 (40%)

Daily price history for Automotive Starters

The table below shows the daily price history for Automotive Starters 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)
$0.40 / lb+$0.11$0.40 – $0.40