Selling your scrap or junk car to Fast Scrap & Recycling Cars takes three steps: call for a quote, schedule a pickup, and receive cash. Most Calgary pickups are done in a single day. Here is exactly what to expect.
Step 1: Call or Email for a Firm Cash Offer
What You Need to Have Ready
When you call +1 (403) 870-2084 we’ll ask for four pieces of information:
- Year, make, and model — The more specific, the better. “2009 Ford F-150 XLT” gives us more to work with than “a truck.”
- Approximate vehicle weight class — Car, truck, SUV, or minivan. This sets the scrap steel floor.
- Catalytic converter status — Intact, removed, or unknown? This is often the single biggest variable in the offer.
- General condition — Running or non-running, any obvious major damage (engine seized, accident damage, extensive rust).
What We Do With That Information
We apply current Alberta scrap metal prices (steel at $200–$280/tonne in 2026), check the secondary market value for your specific make and model’s catalytic converter, and factor in any parts with demand. The math takes about 90 seconds. We give you a number.
That number is a firm offer — it doesn’t change when our driver arrives. We do not quote high over the phone and renegotiate at the door. If the number doesn’t work for you, you haven’t committed to anything.
Email Option
If you prefer, email info@mediumseagreen-mongoose-489263.hostingersite.com with your vehicle details and we’ll respond with a written offer. Phone is faster for same-day pickups.
Step 2: Schedule Your Pickup Window
Same-Day Pickup Availability
Most Calgary and Greater Calgary pickups happen the same day you accept the offer. Call in the morning and your vehicle is typically gone by afternoon. We give you a specific pickup window — not a 6-hour range — so you’re not stuck waiting.
What to Do Before the Driver Arrives
- Locate your Alberta vehicle registration — Must be in your name. If expired but still registered to you, it usually still works. Call if your situation is different.
- Remove personal belongings — Check the glovebox, trunk, under seats. We don’t sort through the contents before the vehicle leaves.
- Remove the licence plates — Alberta plates stay with the owner. Remove them before the driver arrives or at the time of pickup. You’ll return them to any AMA registry for a partial registration refund.
- Cancel your insurance AFTER the pickup — Do not cancel before, in case the pickup is delayed. Cancel immediately after the bill of sale is signed.
- Have a valid government ID — Required to verify your identity for the bill of sale.
Location Logistics
Our driver needs enough clearance to safely hook up and tow your vehicle. Standard driveway or parking lot access works in all cases. If the vehicle is in a garage, underground parking, or tight space, mention it when you call — we’ll confirm the truck can reach it.
Step 3: Driver Arrives, Inspects, Pays, and Tows
What Happens at the Pickup
The driver arrives within the agreed window. The visit typically takes 10–20 minutes:
- Quick visual inspection — The driver confirms the vehicle matches the description. If everything matches (make, model, condition, catalytic converter), the offer stands exactly as quoted. If there is a major discrepancy (catalytic converter removed when you said it was intact, for example), the driver will explain and give you a revised offer. You can accept or decline.
- Bill of sale signed — A standard bill of sale is completed on-site. Both parties sign. This document legally transfers ownership and protects you from any future liability for the vehicle.
- Payment made — before the car moves — Cash or Interac e-Transfer, paid in full, before the driver hooks up the vehicle. We do not take vehicles and pay later.
- Tow and removal — The vehicle is loaded and taken away. Your driveway or parking space is clear.
No Hidden Deductions
The offer you were quoted is what you receive. Towing is included — it is not deducted from your payment. There are no “processing fees,” “service charges,” or “admin costs.” The number we quoted is what we pay.
After the Pickup: Your Obligations
Licence Plates
Return your Alberta plates to any AMA or registry agent. You’ll receive a prorated refund on any unused portion of the registration period. This step is optional but recommended — Alberta plates are the registered owner’s responsibility.
Insurance Cancellation
Call your insurer to cancel the policy on the vehicle. Do this after the bill of sale is signed, not before. Most insurers can process this same-day. You may be entitled to a partial premium refund.
AMA Title Update
In Alberta, private vehicle sales transfer ownership via the bill of sale and the APV9T form (Application for Transfer of Title). For scrap car sales to a licensed recycler, the bill of sale is typically sufficient. If you want to confirm the ownership transfer is recorded with AMA, visit any registry office with the bill of sale. This is optional — the signed bill of sale protects you legally regardless.
What Happens to Your Vehicle
Every vehicle we purchase goes through Alberta-compliant depollution before recycling:
- All fluids drained and captured (engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, fuel)
- Air conditioning refrigerants extracted with certified equipment
- Lead-acid battery removed and routed to licensed battery recyclers
- Mercury switches removed from applicable vehicles
- Airbag inflators handled per Alberta Environment requirements
After depollution, reusable parts are catalogued and removed. The remaining steel hull is crushed and processed as recycled steel. The average vehicle is over 80% recyclable by weight. Nothing goes to landfill.
This is not a premium — it is required by Alberta law. We comply on every job. Read more about Alberta vehicle recycling laws →
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my car doesn’t run and can’t be moved?
No problem. Our tow truck can load non-running, non-moveable vehicles. If the vehicle is in a very difficult location (steep grade, no clearance), mention it when you call and we’ll confirm the logistics.
Can I get a quote online without calling?
Email info@mediumseagreen-mongoose-489263.hostingersite.com with your vehicle details. For faster service, calling +1 (403) 870-2084 gets you a quote in 2 minutes and can book same-day pickup.
How long does the pickup take?
The driver is typically at your location for 10–20 minutes. The entire process from accepting the offer to the vehicle leaving is usually under 30 minutes.
What if I change my mind after accepting?
You can cancel before the driver arrives at no cost. Once the bill of sale is signed and payment is made, the transaction is complete.
Ready to start? Call +1 (403) 870-2084 — firm offer in 2 minutes, most Calgary pickups the same day.