Average scrap price for Automotive Alternators

365-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.35/ lb−$0.38 (52.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.35
Lowest price $0.35
Highest price$0.35Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Ohio
  • Low (around $0.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.35): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.35+): 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 $0.35 to $0.73.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Automotive Alternators in Ohio

Scrap yards in Ohio 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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Columbus Metal Recycling

Listed as: Alternators/Starters
533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 Plan route
$0.35/ 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +15.0%
Automotive Starters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.49 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.8%
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Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Copper Electric Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.9%
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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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Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 1 scrap yard
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)
$0.35 / lb−$0.38$0.35 – $0.35
11/3/2025 $0.73 / lb+$0.43$0.73 – $0.73
4/18/2024 $0.30 / lb+$0.17$0.30 – $0.30