Average scrap price for Automotive Alternators

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/25/2026.
$0.25/ lb+$0.05 (25%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.25
Lowest price ⓘ$0.25
Highest price$0.25Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania

Scrap buy price in Pennsylvania — $0.25 / 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.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
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 Alternators in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 238 days ago

Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Alternators
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 238 days ago

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Listed as: AL - Alternators
3101 Duss Ave, Baden, PA 15005 Plan route
$0.37/ 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 Copper Electric Motors. 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:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Starters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.9%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.39 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +36.7%
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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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.16 / 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 90 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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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)
$0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
2/17/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
8/30/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
1/25/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.25$0.40 – $0.40
7/13/2024 $0.15 / lb−$0.15$0.15 – $0.15
2/7/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.20$0.30 – $0.30
9/27/2022 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
1/22/2022 $0.15 / lb+$0.07$0.15 – $0.15
1/16/2021 $0.08 / lb−$0.02$0.08 – $0.08