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What is a Scrap Car Worth in Burnaby?
Scrap car prices in Burnaby range from $200 to $800 for most vehicles. The Still Creek industrial corridor makes Burnaby Metro Vancouver's most concentrated auto recycling hub — yards here have the lowest pickup logistics costs in the region, which translates to fast service and competitive offers. SFU and BCIT's student vehicle turnover supplements Burnaby's commercial and industrial fleet supply. Free towing is standard, same-day pickup common.
Cash for cars Burnaby offers come fast — the city is Metro Vancouver's most concentrated auto recycling hub, with licensed scrap processors clustered along Still Creek and the eastern Burnaby industrial corridor. Junk car removal here is same-day in most neighbourhoods. Burnaby's density and transit access mean a high proportion of residents have aging secondary vehicles they'd rather scrap than repair, keeping yards active and offers competitive.
Getting cash for cars in Burnaby moves fast — the Still Creek industrial corridor's density means pickup logistics are shorter than in any other Metro Vancouver municipality. What distinguishes Burnaby's market is the mix of residential and commercial vehicles: the city's SFU and BCIT student population cycles through older sedans and hatchbacks, while the industrial zones generate a steady supply of commercial vans, work trucks, and company fleet disposals. Both vehicle types flow through the same yard network. For Coquitlam, Port Moody, and New Westminster residents, Burnaby yards are typically the closest option and service those areas as standard. Free towing is citywide, same-day pickup is common. One note on EVs and hybrids: Burnaby yards are ahead of the Metro Vancouver average on these vehicles — lithium battery packs are disposed of through certified channels, which the yard arranges.
Scrap Metal Prices in Burnaby
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.43–$0.61/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$260 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.71–$1.97/kg
Updated 2026-09-28 · 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 ↗·Step-by-step guide for British Columbia →Scrap Car Burnaby — Common Questions
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