Scrap Metal Prices British Columbia 2026

British Columbia commands a slight price premium over Ontario for non-ferrous metals — copper and aluminum particularly — because of the province's direct access to Pacific export routes via the Port of Vancouver. Scrap processed in BC faces shorter shipping distances to Asian markets than metal processed anywhere else in Canada. The Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford) is the province's core market, with a dense yard network competing for vehicles. Interior markets like Kelowna see lower prices due to inbound transport costs. To scrap a car in BC, you'll need your vehicle registration. ICBC handles title transfers; contact them if documentation is missing. Free towing is standard across the Lower Mainland.