Guide To Recycling Trucks

Getting rid of an old vehicle has many benefits. First and foremost, you can get cash for your old truck while also getting rid of it from taking up space around your driveway, garage, or home. Secondly, it helps support the local economy. When you work with a local company that provides both vehicle recycling services and used auto parts, they can ensure that the parts and metal can both be recirculated. This helps mechanics and drivers source parts at lower price points and helps construction companies get access to recycled metals. Finally, recycling is good for the environment. Decreasing the need to extract, produce, and ship new raw materials is better for nature and our local ecosystems. Here is a quick guide to recycling your old truck.

How Do You Get The Most Money For An Old Truck?

If you have an older truck sitting in your driveway or garage, you will want to make sure you get the most for it. There are a couple of tips you should always be aware of. First and foremost, anyone who buys scrap vehicles bases their purchasing price on the amount of money they will be able to get from your vehicle. For this reason, it is often best to go with companies that recycle vehicles and sell used auto parts. These companies take trucks and cars and remove any of the valuable parts before scrapping the rest of the vehicle for basic materials. Because they get more value out of the vehicles they recycle, they can pass the value to the people selling their cars. Another thing to consider is how you are going to get your vehicle to their facility. Towing can be expensive if you do not already own a tow truck. For this reason, many drivers will find recycling facilities that provide towing and factor the cost of towing into their buying price.

How Much Is A Scrap Truck Worth?

That is dependent on many factors. First and foremost, you need to pick the right facility. We recommend getting ballpark estimates upfront to help make your decision. Afterwards, it is important to consider the make/model of your vehicle as well as its condition. An older vehicle that is rusted and damaged might not provide much valuable scrap material. Whereas newer vehicles with salvageable parts might be worth more. 

Scrap Your Junk Truck in Massachusetts

Chuckran Auto Parts has worked with drivers throughout Massachusetts for decades to help them sell and scrap their trucks. If you want to sell your truck or car for recycling, please give us a call. 

Scrap/Scale Office EFFECTIVE 9/28/26

 Current Junk car price:

$190 per Net Ton/$212 Per Gross Ton

Ferrous Metals

Heavy Iron

#1 HMS PREP $187 NT $210 GT
#1 HMS UNPREP  $160NT  $180 GT

Cars, Light Duty Trucks, Light Iron

Complete Autos (Complete W/ Motor, Trans, wheels, etc.) $190 NT $212 GT
Incomplete Autos (Missing Motor, Trans, Wheels, etc.) $160 NT $179 GT
Light Iron $150 NT $168 GT

Heavy Duty Trucks

Heavy Duty Trucks $ inspection price Per Gross Ton

Auto Scrap

Batteries $5.00 / each
Irony Aluminum Market
 Motor Blocks (Steel, Drained) $ Inspection Price
Old Sheet Aluminum $0.60 PP
Clean Aluminum Wheels (Bulk) $1.35 PP