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Scrap Car Market in Lethbridge
Lethbridge is southern Alberta's largest city and the centre of a major agricultural and irrigation economy. The vehicle mix here skews heavily agricultural — pickup trucks, utility vehicles, and farm-support equipment enter the scrap market at higher rates than in Alberta's urban centres. Lethbridge's location near the US border (about 100 km north of Montana) means local scrap metal prices have some cross-border dynamics, as US demand influences what Alberta yards will pay for steel and non-ferrous metals. The chinook winds unique to southern Alberta create dramatic temperature swings that, combined with road salt, accelerate vehicle body corrosion faster than the raw winter cold alone would suggest.
Current Alberta scrap prices
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.26–$0.37/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$80–$240 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.17–$1.69/kg
Updated 2026-06-16 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Lethbridge
How you get paid
Alberta yards commonly pay by cash or e-transfer. Confirm your preferred method when arranging pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day pickup is common in Calgary and Edmonton. Surrounding communities are typically next-day.
Alberta paperwork requirement
Alberta requires a signed vehicle registration to transfer ownership to a scrap yard. If your registration is lost, any Alberta Registry agent can issue a replacement — there are hundreds of locations across the province.
Alberta Registry — vehicle registration ↗Scrap Car Lethbridge — Common Questions
Are agricultural trucks worth more as scrap in Lethbridge?
Typically yes — full-size and heavy-duty pickups used in agriculture weigh more and carry larger OEM catalytic converters than standard sedans. The Lethbridge market is well-acquainted with these vehicles and prices them accordingly.
Does free pickup cover Coaldale and Taber?
Most yards serving Lethbridge include Coaldale and Coalhurst in free towing. Taber is further east and may involve a small distance fee — confirm upfront when arranging.
How does proximity to the US border affect scrap prices in Lethbridge?
US demand for steel and copper occasionally pushes Lethbridge prices above the Alberta average when cross-border export routes are active. The effect is most noticeable for non-ferrous metals like copper and aluminum.
What document do I need to scrap a car in Alberta?
Alberta requires a signed vehicle registration to transfer ownership to a scrap yard. If your registration is lost, any Alberta Registry office can issue a replacement document.
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