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Scrap Car Market in Richmond
Richmond is one of Metro Vancouver's most vehicle-dense municipalities, with an extensive grid of auto dealerships and repair shops along No. 3 Road that makes it the Lower Mainland's de facto automotive commercial corridor. That concentration of auto industry activity means licensed scrap yards serving Richmond have strong local knowledge and consistent demand for vehicles. Richmond's location between Vancouver and the South Fraser area positions it at the geographic centre of the Lower Mainland's scrap flow. The municipality's flat terrain makes towing straightforward and cost-effective — no grade or bridge complications that can affect pickups in North Shore communities. Free towing is standard across all of Richmond, including Steveston.
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 Richmond
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 Richmond — Common Questions
Is the scrap car market in Richmond different from Vancouver?
Prices follow the same Metro Vancouver rates. Richmond has a slightly higher concentration of dealership trade-ins and off-lease vehicles entering the scrap stream due to the No. 3 Road auto corridor, which can keep yard inventory high — but this doesn't reduce individual offers.
Does free towing cover Delta and Ladner?
Most Richmond yards extend service to Delta and Ladner. Tsawwassen may involve a small distance fee depending on the yard. Confirm when arranging pickup.
Can I scrap a car near YVR (the airport)?
Yes — Richmond yards regularly handle pickups in all airport-adjacent areas. Towing in the vicinity of Sea Island may have some access restrictions; confirm access with your yard.
What BC documents do I need for a scrap car transfer?
BC requires a signed APV9T transfer form from any ICBC Autoplan broker. This takes about 10 minutes. The yard completes the transfer registration on their end.
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