Commercial Catalytic Converter Processing
Direct Refinery Processing for Automotive Recyclers, Salvage Yards, Dismantlers, Core Buyers & Commercial Suppliers
Western Automotive Cores provides direct refinery catalytic converter processing for businesses that generate converter volume — whether you are located locally in Southern Nevada, regionally, or anywhere in the United States.
Automotive recyclers, salvage yards, auto dismantlers, core buyers, and commercial suppliers ship catalytic converter material directly to our licensed North Las Vegas processing facility. Every qualifying account receives the same documented intake procedure, refinery assay, and transparent settlement reporting — regardless of where the shipment originates.
Western Automotive Cores works with commercial suppliers looking for a transparent alternative to traditional buying programs, providing documented processing from receiving through final refinery settlement.
Serving commercial suppliers locally, regionally, and across the United States with documented processing and direct refinery settlement.
Why Commercial Suppliers Choose Western Automotive Cores
Commercial suppliers work with Western Automotive Cores because they need more than a buyer. They need a reliable processing partner with transparency, documentation, and a direct refinery relationship.
- ✓Direct refinery relationship
- ✓Assay-based settlements based on recovered precious metals
- ✓Complete settlement reports and documentation
- ✓Licensed processing facility operating since 2019
- ✓Nationwide commercial shipping accepted
- ✓Secure chain of custody from receiving through settlement
- ✓Dedicated commercial account support
A Direct Refinery Processing Partner for High-Volume Suppliers
Our commercial processing program gives suppliers a documented path from receiving to refinery settlement without relying on traditional buying models.
Qualified commercial suppliers throughout the United States may participate after account approval and coordination with Western Automotive Cores.
Operating as a licensed catalytic converter processing facility serving commercial suppliers.
Our team reviews your material type and volume to confirm eligibility for refinery assay processing and accurate settlement reporting.
Your material moves through our established refinery relationship with transparent processing and documentation.
One route. Every lot tracked from your dock to the assay.
Your material ships directly to our licensed North Las Vegas facility, where it enters the same direct refinery processing pipeline used for every commercial account we operate — regardless of where the shipment originated.
Step by step, from first call to settlement
Initial Consultation
We learn about your operation, material type, typical volume, and shipping frequency. We'll confirm whether our direct refinery processing program is the right fit before any material moves.
Ship Your Material
Once your account is approved, you ship your catalytic converter material using your preferred freight carrier. We'll provide receiving instructions and documentation requirements before your shipment leaves your facility.
Receiving & Documentation
Every shipment is counted, logged, and assigned to your commercial account upon arrival. Your material remains tied to your account and point of origin throughout the process.
Processing & Refinery Assay
Your catalytic converter material is processed at our North Las Vegas facility and then moves through our refinery relationship for laboratory analysis. The assay determines the actual platinum, palladium, and rhodium content recovered from your material.
Transparent Settlement
You receive a complete settlement report including assay results, recovered precious metal weights, market prices applied, processing fees, and final settlement calculation. Your settlement is based on documented results from your material.
You're paid based on actual recovered value
Traditional purchasing models often rely on estimated values. Our commercial processing program uses refinery assay results to determine the actual precious metals recovered from your catalytic converter material. This provides a transparent settlement supported by documentation rather than a flat-rate estimate.
Assay-based settlement
Your payout is calculated from our refinery's laboratory assay — the actual platinum, palladium, and rhodium content of your material — not a flat-rate guess.
Full documentation
Every account gets a complete settlement report: processed weight, assay results, recovered metal weights, market prices, and the final calculation you can verify.
Direct refinery relationship
Your material moves through our established refinery relationship with documented processing standards, transparent reporting, and clear settlement details.
Our team reviews your material type and volume to confirm eligibility for refinery assay processing and accurate settlement reporting.
Built for businesses generating consistent catalytic converter volume
Our commercial processing program is built for businesses generating consistent catalytic converter volume — local, regional, or anywhere in the United States.
- —Automotive recyclers
- —Salvage yards
- —Auto dismantlers
- —Core buyers
- —Repair networks with ongoing material
- —Commercial scrap suppliers
- —Fleet and commercial operations
We accept commercial quantities of:
- —Whole catalytic converters
- —Mixed catalytic converter lots
- —Automotive recycler inventory
- —Salvage yard inventory
- —Commercial converter collections
If you're unsure whether your material qualifies, contact us and we'll review your operation.
Built for Long-Term Commercial Partnerships
Western Automotive Cores helps commercial suppliers create a reliable outlet for catalytic converter material with documented receiving, refinery assay reporting, and professional account support.
What commercial suppliers ask us first
Who arranges shipping?
You ship using your preferred freight carrier. We'll confirm receiving hours, shipping instructions, and documentation requirements before delivery.
Is there a minimum for commercial accounts?
Commercial accounts are evaluated on volume, material type, and shipping frequency. Contact us with details about your material and we'll let you know whether your account qualifies for assay-based settlement.
How is my lot kept separate?
Every lot is counted, logged, and tracked to your account when received. Your settlement reflects your material and your assay results.
Are there processing fees?
Yes. Standard processing fees apply to every commercial lot. Fees are itemized in your settlement report along with assay results, recovered metal weights, and calculations.
Do I need to be a licensed business?
Our commercial processing program is designed for automotive recyclers, salvage yards, dismantlers, core buyers, and other businesses generating ongoing catalytic converter volume. Contact us and we'll review your specific situation.
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Learn More →Become a Commercial Supplier Partner
Whether you are shipping your first qualifying lot or looking for a long-term catalytic converter processing partner, our team will walk you through the process, shipping requirements, and account setup. We will review your material type, volume, and shipping frequency to determine whether our commercial processing program is the right fit for your operation.