How It Works
Selling Catalytic Converters Made Simple
Our process is designed to make it easy to connect with an experienced buyer, receive competitive pricing, and complete your sale with confidence.
01 · The process
How It Works — step by step
Step 01
Submit Your Request
Use our online form or contact us directly with basic details about what you’re looking to sell. Helpful information may include:
- Your location
- Quantity available
- Seller type (business or individual)
- Photos or part details if available
Step 02
We Connect You With the Right Buyer
Your request is routed to the most appropriate team in our network based on your location and needs. This helps ensure a faster response and a smoother experience.
Step 03
Review Pricing & Details
Our team will review the information provided and discuss current market-based pricing, logistics, and next steps. Converter values can vary based on:
- Make / model
- Material type
- Quantity
- Current market conditions
Step 04
Complete the Transaction
Once details are confirmed, you’ll work directly with the assigned buyer to complete the transaction in accordance with applicable laws and requirements.
02 · Who we work with
Who We Buy From
We work with a wide range of sellers, including:
- Auto recyclers
- Scrap yards
- Dismantlers
- Repair shops
- Dealers
- Qualified individual sellers — where permitted by law
02 · Two ways to sell
Conventional or Assay-Based Selling
Two established ways to sell your catalytic converters — choose the one that fits your volume and how quickly you need payment. Either way, you are guaranteed the best price on the day of purchase.
Conventional Selling
The most familiar option for auto recyclers, repair shops, dismantlers, and core buyers. We use the Elemental App — loaded with our extensive converter database and up-to-the-minute pricing — to calculate an exact price for each unit. Every piece is inspected, priced individually, and stored on an internal buysheet that totals your load automatically.
- Fast quotes, quick payment
- Per-unit pricing you can see live
- Best fit for smaller or mixed lots
- Simple, single-transaction process
Assay-Based Selling
A more transparent method for larger or recurring sellers. Your material is de-canned (if needed), milled, and sampled — then analyzed in our state-of-the-art laboratory to determine the precise content of platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Payment is calculated using the assay results and the terms agreed with your buyer.
- Payment tied to actual recovered metal
- Full transparency on Pt/Pd/Rh content
- Best fit for consistent, higher-volume flow
- Ideal for long-term recycling programs
03 · Why sellers use us
Why Sellers Choose Elemental North America
01
Fast Responses
We aim to connect inquiries quickly.
02
Experienced Buyers
Work with teams who understand the market.
03
Nationwide Coverage
Regional buyers backed by a larger network.
04
Straightforward Process
Clear communication without unnecessary runaround.
04 · Why it matters
Why Catalytic Converter Recycling Matters
Catalytic converters contain valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Recycling these materials helps recover critical resources, reduce waste, and support a more sustainable supply chain.
By properly processing used converters, valuable materials can be reused in future industrial applications instead of being lost to landfill or informal channels.
05 · Compliance
Seller Requirements
Sales of catalytic converters are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. Valid identification, proof of ownership, business documentation, or additional records may be required depending on seller type and location.