Scrap Cars: The Valuable Metals Hiding in Your Old Vehicle
An old car sitting in the driveway might look like junk, but it is packed with valuable metals you can turn into cash. From the engine block to the rims, nearly every part of a vehicle contains recyclable material. Instead of letting it rust away or take up space, you can bring your vehicle parts to Inland Steel Products and get paid.
With eight locations across Western Canada in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Swift Current, Bonnyville, and Medicine Hat, Inland Steel Products makes it simple to bring in car parts and get paid.
Car Parts We Accept
Here are some of the most common car parts Inland Steel Products accepts for recycling:
- Engines and Starters – Engine blocks are primarily steel, while starters contain copper and steel components. Both are accepted and can add significant weight and value to your scrap.
- Batteries – Lead batteries from vehicles are recyclable and valuable. (Note: household and alkaline batteries are not accepted.)
- Wiring and Electrical Components – Cars are full of copper wiring, which is one of the most sought-after non-ferrous metals. Wiring harnesses and electrical systems can be set aside to maximize returns.
- Radiators – Radiators, heater cores, and condensers are made of aluminum and copper.
- Rims and Wheels – Aluminum rims are highly valuable, while steel wheels add solid ferrous weight to your scrap.
- Body Panels and Frames – Doors, hoods, and the vehicle frame itself are heavy sources of recyclable steel.
- Mufflers and Exhaust Systems – Exhaust pipes and mufflers are accepted as ferrous scrap.
These are just some of the most common examples. For a complete list of metals and parts Inland Steel Products accepts, visit our What We Buy page.
Preparing Your Scrap Vehicle Parts for Recycling
To get the most value out of your vehicle parts and to ensure a smooth recycling process, follow a few simple preparation steps:
- Remove non-metal materials such as plastic, rubber, and glass where possible.
- Drain all fluids including gasoline, oil, and antifreeze.
- Separate valuable parts like copper wiring or aluminum rims if you want the best payout.
- Know what is not accepted. Some items cannot be processed for safety and environmental reasons. For details, review our Prohibited Items list or contact us before bringing in your vehicle parts.
These steps help maximize your return and make recycling safer and faster once you arrive at one of our facilities.
Why Choose Inland Steel Products?
With over 55 years of experience and more than one million customers served, Inland Steel Products is Western Canada’s trusted leader in metal recycling. Here’s why people choose us:
- Eight state-of-the-art facilities — with convenient drop-off and fast, friendly service
- Transparent pricing & instant payment — no guesswork, no delays
- Full-service recycling options — drop-off, scrap metal bins and mobile pickup options
- Local commitment — we invest in the communities we serve
RECYCLE YOUR SCRAP METAL FOR CASH
If you have scrap metal you’d like to recycle for cash contact our team today! We are open Monday to Friday and have eight locations across Western Canada with convenient drive-in and drop-off facilities.
