Georgia Scrap Car Price Index (Metro Atlanta)
Last Updated: August 24, 2026
Live scrap car price index context for Georgia sellers — plus typical cash ranges by vehicle type. This is public market data, not a VIN quote.
Scrap Car Price Index
$199.00/ton
Current $/lb
$0.0995
30-Day Change
+1.0%
Updated monthly. Latest observation: Aug 2026.
Wondering why junk-car quotes move from one month to the next? It is not always a hustle — it is the scrap car market. The current scrap car market index moves constantly, and this page tracks that public indicator so Georgia sellers can see general market conditions.
Scrap car prices are set by forces far bigger than any local yard. Global manufacturing demand, vehicle turnover, fuel and hauling costs, and seasonal buying cycles all feed into the scrap car price index. Layer on local Metro Atlanta pickup volume and you get a number that genuinely changes from month to month.
The chart below shows the current scrap car price index in dollars per ton for Metro Atlanta. It is a public market indicator, not a quote. For a cash offer on your specific vehicle, call with the year, make, model, and condition — or sell your junk car for cash after you review the ranges.
12-Month Index History
Twelve monthly observations of the scrap car price index, plotted as dollars per ton. Hover or tap a point for $/lb and $/ton.
Average Junk Car Cash Ranges by Vehicle Type
Ranges shown are typical cash after processing costs. Towing is free within 80 miles of Atlanta and is never taken out of the offer. Your exact offer may vary. Use the quote wizard for a precise number.
Compact Car
$145 – $210
Sedan
$235 – $305
Mid-Size SUV
$340 – $405
Full-Size SUV
$470 – $535
Pickup Truck
$470 – $535
Van
$405 – $470
Understanding the Scrap Car Price Index
This is our scrap car price index for Georgia sellers. We publish it so you can see the same public market backdrop we watch — not as a formula for your car.
What This Index Measures
The scrap car price index tracks general market conditions for end-of-life vehicles. It is a monthly series. When the index rises, scrap car values are generally firmer. When it falls, the market backdrop is softer.
Why Scrap Car Prices Move
- Global manufacturing and vehicle-production demand
- How many cars are being retired in a given season
- Local pickup volume across Metro Atlanta
- Export markets and freight costs
- Seasonal construction and production cycles
How the Index Relates to Junk Car Values
Higher readings generally mean a stronger scrap car market. Lower readings generally mean a softer backdrop. Real cash offers also weigh parts demand, condition, make/model, completeness, title status, and pickup location. The index is directional. It is not a per-pound calculator for your driveway. If you need to sell a non-running car, use the quote wizard.
Why We Publish This Data
Transparency. Georgia sellers should see the public market before they schedule free junk car removal, sell a wrecked car, or move an emissions-failed car. The chart explains the weather. The wizard prices the vehicle.
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This index reflects public market data. Actual offers may vary based on vehicle specifics, parts demand, and location.
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