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Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Carlsbad, CA

We found 44 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Carlsbad (San Diego County), from Google business listings. The closest is SellMax Cash For Cars in Carlsbad. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.

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44 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Carlsbad

  1. SellMax Cash For Cars
    Carlsbad, CA · in Carlsbad
    1938 Kellogg Ave Ste 104, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
    (760) 512-1242sellmax.com/california/carlsbad-cash-for-cars
  2. JUNK MINERS
    Carlsbad, CA · in Carlsbad
    2131 Palomar Airport Rd Ste 200-241, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
    (484) 574-7475junkminers.com
  3. Quick auto wrecking
    Carlsbad, CA · in Carlsbad
    2173 Salk Ave Ste 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
    (760) 334-9381
  4. Cash For Cars San Diego
    Encinitas, CA · ~9 mi from Carlsbad
    191 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
    (760) 712-4839
  5. Cash for Cars San Marcos
    San Marcos, CA · ~9 mi from Carlsbad
    542 Larchwood Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
    (760) 533-3960cashforyourcarsandiego.com
  6. San Diego Auto Buyer
    San Marcos, CA · ~9 mi from Carlsbad
    1101 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
    (760) 829-6177sandiegoautobuyer.com
  7. A1 Ecology Auto Wrecking & Enterprise Towing
    San Marcos, CA · ~9 mi from Carlsbad
    2020 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
    (760) 471-5204
  8. Fast Pickup Junk Removal
    Escondido, CA · ~14 mi from Carlsbad
    803 W 8th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
    (760) 504-2026fastpickupjunksd.com
  9. JUNK MODE - Junk Removal, Dumpster Rental & Demolition
    Fallbrook, CA · ~16 mi from Carlsbad
    1374 S Mission Rd Ste 529, Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA
    (760) 583-4982junkmode.com
  10. Junk Away We Go Demolition Inc.
    Poway, CA · ~21 mi from Carlsbad
    13507 Calle Colina, Poway, CA 92064, USA
    (760) 473-3973junkawaywego.com
  11. La Jolla junk
    La Jolla, CA · ~22 mi from Carlsbad
    5771 La Jolla Blvd Ste 6, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    (858) 252-2204lajollajunk.com
  12. Parts Authority
    Temecula, CA · ~25 mi from Carlsbad
    28700-B Las Haciendas St Ste 104, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
    (951) 699-7624partsauthority.com
  13. 4 Wheel Parts Temecula - Off Road & 4X4 Parts For Trucks & Jeeps
    Temecula, CA · ~25 mi from Carlsbad
    27310 Madison Ave Ste 104, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
    (951) 491-09234wheelparts.com/find-a-store/4-wheel-parts-and-off-road-warehouse-temecula?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb
  14. GridIron Car
    Temecula, CA · ~25 mi from Carlsbad
    43114 Black Deer Loop, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
    (951) 720-1494gridironjunkcarbuyer.space
  15. Junk Tigers Hauling and Demolition
    Capistrano Beach, CA · ~29 mi from Carlsbad
    27051 Avenida Las Palmas Unit B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, USA
    (949) 842-4688junktigers.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
  16. CAR'S CASH FOR JUNK CLUNKERS MURRIETA LLC
    Murrieta, CA · ~29 mi from Carlsbad
    26075 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA
    (951) 537-5992carscashforjunkclunkersmurrietaca.com
  17. Ramona Auto Dismantling and Towing (24 hr Towing)
    Ramona, CA · ~29 mi from Carlsbad
    904 A St, Ramona, CA 92065, USA
    (760) 789-0331
  18. Payne's Junk Hauling & Demo Services
    Santee, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    9835 Via Rita, Santee, CA 92071, USA
    (619) 761-9733
  19. Cash for Cars Santee
    Santee, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    9320 Willowgrove Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
    (619) 870-0115cashforcarssantee.com
  20. T.R Recycling LLC
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    531 Alta Rd #2, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
    (619) 372-5827
  21. Cash for Cars
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    6880 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, USA
    (619) 464-1717cashforcarssandiego.com
  22. Cash for Junk Cars San Diego
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    7850 Mission Center Ct #1074, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
    (619) 430-4254cash4junkcarssandiego.com
  23. Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    8009 Vickers St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
    (619) 833-5874carscashforjunkclunkerssandiegoca.com
  24. San Diego Auto Wrecking
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    951-C Heritage Rd, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
    (619) 671-9800recycler.car-part.com/SanDiegoAutoWrecking
  25. San Diego Car Buyer
    San Diego, CA · ~30 mi from Carlsbad
    864 Grand Ave #176, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
    (619) 413-0561sandiegocarbuyer619.com

Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Carlsbad city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.

Carlsbad junkyard questions

Junkyards in Carlsbad, CA

This page lists 44 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Carlsbad, sorted by straight-line distance from the city center, with address and phone where the listing has them. Call ahead to confirm hours, what they accept and whether they tow.

Who buys junk cars in Carlsbad?

The local junkyards, scrap yards and recyclers listed here buy junk cars, mostly priced on weight and reusable parts. You can also get an instant online offer through JunkUrCar's form from a partner buyer, with towing arranged if you accept. Across California (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $350 median instant offer (middle half $250–$600, 4,046 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.

Junk car removal in Carlsbad

With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Carlsbad address is included. If you sell to a local yard instead, ask whether it tows and whether a towing charge comes out of the payout.

Where are the junkyards near Carlsbad, CA?

44 businesses within about 40 miles of Carlsbad are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is SellMax Cash For Cars (in Carlsbad).

Salvage yards near Carlsbad, CA

None of the 44 businesses we list near Carlsbad name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Carlsbad that buy or tow junk vehicles include SellMax Cash For Cars (in Carlsbad), JUNK MINERS (in Carlsbad), Quick auto wrecking (in Carlsbad). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Carlsbad junkyard options

None of the 44 businesses we list near Carlsbad name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Carlsbad that buy or tow junk vehicles include SellMax Cash For Cars (in Carlsbad), JUNK MINERS (in Carlsbad), Quick auto wrecking (in Carlsbad). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Scrap yards in Carlsbad

None of the 44 businesses we list near Carlsbad name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Carlsbad that buy or tow junk vehicles include SellMax Cash For Cars (in Carlsbad), JUNK MINERS (in Carlsbad), Quick auto wrecking (in Carlsbad). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Car recyclers near Carlsbad

Listings within about 40 miles of Carlsbad with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include T.R Recycling LLC (~30 mi). Every listing on this page shows its address or phone and straight-line distance; call ahead to confirm what they accept and whether towing is included.

How much do junkyards near Carlsbad pay for a car?

Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across California (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $350 median instant offer (middle half $250–$600, 4,046 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.

Do I need a title to sell to a junkyard in California?

California lets 1980-and-older cars sell without a title on a bill of sale; newer cars need a title (REG 227 for a duplicate).

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