SchrottCurrent Prices for Scrap Automotive Starters in Pennsylvania
Check current Automotive Starters prices and find the highest-paying scrap yards in Pennsylvania. Our market data tracks national and local rates so you know exactly what your scrap starters are worth before hitting the scale.
Average Automotive Starters Price
- Low (around $0.27): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.34): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.40+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Top Scrap Yards Buying Automotive Starters Pennsylvania
Before you toss those heavy cores into the truck, check out these local buyers in Pennsylvania to compare current payouts for Automotive Starters. National averages give you a solid baseline, but local demand dictates the final ticket, so always call ahead to lock in your rate.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Automotive Starters | $0.34 / lb |
| Automotive Alternators | $0.39 / lb |
| Copper Electric Motors | $0.30 / lb |
| Automotive AC Compressors | $0.28 / lb |
| Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) | $0.21 / lb |
| Light Ballasts & Power Supplies | $0.17 / lb |
| Scrap Engines & Transmissions | $0.16 / lb |
| Aluminum & Steel Transformers | $0.16 / lb |
| Copper Transformers | $0.15 / lb |
| Aluminum & Dirty Motors | $0.14 / lb |
Automotive Starters Price Trends & Market History
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Automotive Starters: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Automotive Starters: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $5.9700 / lb | $0.34 / lb | −$5.63 (94.3%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.44 / lb | −$2.47 (41.8%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.41 / lb | −$2.27 (39.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $2.63 / lb | −$3.25 (55.3%) |
| 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 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.80 / lb | −$1.86 (39.9%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.05 / lb | −$2.43 (54.2%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.29 / lb | −$2.19 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$1.88 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.79 / lb | −$1.86 (40.1%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $2.95 / lb | −$1.97 (40%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.74 / lb | −$1.82 (39.9%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2842 / lb | $2.24 / lb | −$2.04 (47.7%) |
Automotive Starters Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.34 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.27 – $0.40 | |
| 8/30/2025 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
Automotive Starters scrap prices in Pennsylvania on the map
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