Pennsylvania Catalytic Converter Laws

Selling Catalytic Converters in Pennsylvania

If you’re in Pennsylvania and want to sell a catalytic converter, there are important laws you need to know. The state has passed enhanced regulations to combat rising converter theft — but you can still sell your converter legally if you follow the rules.

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What the Pennsylvania Law Says

Pennsylvania law treats catalytic converters as a regulated scrap metal item and sets both criminal and transactional requirements:

  • Under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3723 defines an unlawful taking of a converter as theft, with penalties escalating by value — e.g., a Misdemeanor if the value is under $50, up to a 3rd‑degree felony if $1,000 or more.
  • Recent legislation, such as House Bill 791 (2023) and House Bill 2291 (2022), requires scrap processors and recycling facilities purchasing converters to collect: the year/make/model/VIN of the vehicle the converter came from, a photo of the converter, and a photo of the seller.
  • The same laws require a 48-hour payment hold after a converter purchase, and failure to comply can result in a criminal penalty (e.g., a third-degree misdemeanor) with a minimum fine of $5,000 for non-compliance.

Can You Still Sell Your Converter?

✅ Yes! If you legally own the catalytic converter and can provide documentation showing that ownership and the origin of the converter, you can sell it legally in Pennsylvania.

When you use RRCats (a division of Rockaway Recycling, based in New Jersey), we can help you navigate these requirements and make your sale smooth, compliant, and profitable.

Selling to RRCats from Pennsylvania

Here’s how it works with us:

  • Text us a photo of your converter and any visible serial number for a free quote
  • Ship it using your own box or request our prepaid shipping kit
  • Get paid fast by check, PayPal, or another secure method — no hidden PayPal fees
  • We handle the compliance and documentation to ensure everything aligns with Pennsylvania law

Because RRCats is based in New Jersey, you can legally ship your converter out‐of‐state and avoid many of the in‑state buyer transaction restrictions while still staying fully compliant.

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Want to check your converter’s value or see if it’s OEM? Visit our Cat Guide »

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