Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near El Cerrito, CA
We found 71 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of El Cerrito (Contra Costa County), from Google business listings. The closest is Pick-n-Pull in Richmond, CA, about 3 mi from the El Cerrito city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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71 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of El Cerrito
- Pick-n-PullRichmond, CA · ~3 mi from El Cerrito1015 Market Ave, Richmond, CA 94806, USA(510) 233-7341picknpull.com/locations/55/richmond-ca?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-Richmond
- Sims Metal - Richmond, CARichmond, CA · ~3 mi from El Cerrito600 S 4th St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA(510) 412-5300simsmm.com/locations/richmond-california/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local-listing-ca-richmond&utm_content=west
- Berkeley Recycling CenterBerkeley, CA · ~3 mi from El Cerrito669 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA(510) 524-0113berkeleyrecycling.org
- Cash for Junk Cars | Pick-n-PullOakland, CA · ~9 mi from El Cerrito8451 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94621, USA(833) 306-1050
- Cypress AutoOakland, CA · ~9 mi from El Cerrito1649 28th St, Oakland, CA 94608, USA(510) 451-3034cypressautorecyclers.com
- Cash For Cars - MartinezMartinez, CA · ~10 mi from El Cerrito2701 Waterfront Rd Ste B, Martinez, CA 94553, USA(925) 794-8884cashforcars.com/locations/california/martinez/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=martinez
- Copart - MartinezMartinez, CA · ~10 mi from El Cerrito2701 Waterfront Rd Bldg 1, Martinez, CA 94553, USA(925) 370-3900copart.com/locations/martinez-ca-78?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=link-website
- Cash For CarsSan Francisco, CA · ~11 mi from El Cerrito71 Stevenson St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA(415) 570-7400cashforcarssanfrancisco.com
- SellMax Cash For CarsSan Francisco, CA · ~11 mi from El Cerrito582 Market St #1401, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA(415) 569-2627
- SCRAPSan Francisco, CA · ~11 mi from El Cerrito141 Industrial St #1, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA(415) 647-1746scrap-sf.org
- Junk Hunter Junk RemovalWalnut Creek, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito1250 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA(925) 286-9909junkhunter.net
- Cash For Cars - VallejoVallejo, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito282 5th St Ste B, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA(707) 414-3467cashforcars.com/locations/california/vallejo/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=vallejo
- Copart - VallejoVallejo, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito282 5th St Bldg 1, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA(707) 644-4468copart.com/locations/vallejo-ca-1?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=link-website
- North Bay Junk Removal, LLCSan Rafael, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito424 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA(415) 250-3125northbayjunkremoval.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_business_profile&utm_content=website_button
- Junk King MarinSan Rafael, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito851 Irwin St #214, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA(707) 510-0141junk-king.com/locations/marin?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic
- Bay Area Junk AllianceSan Rafael, CA · ~13 mi from El Cerrito4340 Redwood Hwy F-137, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA(415) 949-5865junkalliance.com
- ASAP Cash For CarsConcord, CA · ~15 mi from El Cerrito2655 Cloverdale Ave, Concord, CA 94518, USA(925) 207-0148
- Concord auto dismantlerConcord, CA · ~15 mi from El Cerrito2211 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520, USA(925) 685-7700concordautodismantler.com
- John McHugh's TowingConcord, CA · ~15 mi from El Cerrito2297 Arnold Industrial Way D, Concord, CA 94520, USA(925) 676-1311clayton-valley-towing-company-d7shi.zensmb.com
- M. Fernandes Auto Wrecking & Towing IncConcord, CA · ~15 mi from El Cerrito2297 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520, USA(925) 686-2343mfernandesautodismantlers.com
- Phelps Auto WreckersSan Leandro, CA · ~17 mi from El Cerrito2622 Eden Rd, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA(510) 569-4845trade3566.car-part.com
- Brian's Salvage & JunkAmerican Canyon, CA · ~18 mi from El Cerrito2580 Green Island Rd, American Canyon, CA 94503, USA(707) 642-5408brians-salvage-junk.keeq.io
- Eco Auto DismantlingAmerican Canyon, CA · ~18 mi from El Cerrito2600 Green Island Rd, American Canyon, CA 94503, USA(707) 648-7331ecoautodismantling.com
- All Junk Pick UpDaly City, CA · ~18 mi from El Cerrito35 Poncetta Dr #323, Daly City, CA 94015, USA(844) 777-5865junk.anyjunkpickup.com
- Zarc RecyclingSouth San Francisco, CA · ~19 mi from El Cerrito26 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA(650) 871-7327zarcrecycling.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the El Cerrito city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
El Cerrito junkyard questions
Junkyards in El Cerrito, CA
This page lists 71 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito?
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, 4,110 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in El Cerrito
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, CA?
71 businesses within about 40 miles of El Cerrito are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Pick-n-Pull (~3 mi).
Salvage yards near El Cerrito, CA
Listings within about 40 miles of El Cerrito with "salvage" in their business name include Brian's Salvage & Junk (~18 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.
El Cerrito junkyard options
None of the 71 businesses we list near El Cerrito name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near El Cerrito that buy or tow junk vehicles include Pick-n-Pull (~3 mi), Sims Metal - Richmond, CA (~3 mi), Berkeley Recycling Center (~3 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Scrap yards in El Cerrito
Listings within about 40 miles of El Cerrito with "scrap" in their business name include SCRAP (~11 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.
Car recyclers near El Cerrito
Listings within about 40 miles of El Cerrito with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Berkeley Recycling Center (~3 mi), Zarc Recycling (~19 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 El Cerrito 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, 4,110 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).