Average scrap price for Automotive Alternators

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 5/3/2026.
$0.49/ lb−$0.05 (20%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.49
Lowest price $0.20
Highest price$0.20Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.65 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Hobart, Indiana

Scrap buy price in Hobart, Indiana — $0.20 / 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 $0.20 to $0.25.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Automotive Alternators price reference for Hobart (Indiana)

Scrap yards in Hobart (Indiana) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.55 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Automotive Alternators prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Automotive Alternators in Hobart

These are scrap yards in Hobart (Indiana) that recently updated Automotive Alternators prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Merrillville Metal Recycling

Listed as: Alternators
2743 E 83rd Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 Plan route
$0.20/ 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 AC Compressors or Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance). 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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.31 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.5%
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Copper Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.2%
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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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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.08 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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)
$0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
2/17/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.20$0.25 – $0.25