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Scrap Car Removal Burnaby
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Scrap Car Market in Burnaby
Burnaby is Metro Vancouver's second-largest city and home to some of the Lower Mainland's most concentrated auto recycling operations. The industrial areas along Still Creek and the eastern Burnaby corridor house multiple licensed scrap processors — which means pickup is fast and competition for your vehicle is real. Burnaby's density and transit access also mean a high proportion of residents have aging secondary vehicles they'd rather scrap than repair. Proximity to New Westminster and the Tri-Cities means yards serving Burnaby routinely cover Coquitlam and Port Moody without additional fees. If you're in Burnaby, you're in one of BC's strongest markets for a fast, competitive scrap car offer.
Current British Columbia scrap prices
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.29–$0.41/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$260 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.22–$1.78/kg
Updated 2026-06-16 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Burnaby
How you get paid
BC yards typically pay by cash or e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day and next-day pickup is available in Metro Vancouver, Surrey, and surrounding communities.
British Columbia paperwork requirement
British Columbia requires a signed Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T) to transfer a vehicle to a scrap yard. You can download the form from ICBC or pick one up at any Autoplan broker before arranging pickup.
ICBC — vehicle transfer ↗Scrap Car Burnaby — Common Questions
Are there scrap yards based in Burnaby itself?
Yes — several licensed auto recyclers and scrap processors operate in Burnaby's industrial areas, particularly around Still Creek and the eastern industrial corridor. You're not waiting for someone to come from Surrey.
Does free towing cover New Westminster and Coquitlam from Burnaby?
Yes — most Burnaby yards extend free towing to New Westminster and the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) as part of their standard coverage. Confirm when booking.
How quickly can I get pickup in Burnaby?
Same-day is common in most Burnaby areas given the concentration of local yards. Central areas like Metrotown and Brentwood typically see the fastest response. Call before noon for same-day service.
What documents do I need to scrap a car in BC?
You need a signed Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T), available from any ICBC Autoplan broker. The yard handles the transfer on their end. If your registration is lost, ICBC can issue a replacement.
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