Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Palm Desert, CA
We found 22 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Palm Desert (Riverside County), from Google business listings. The closest is Desert Junk Removal in Palm Desert. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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22 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Palm Desert
- Desert Junk RemovalPalm Desert, CA · in Palm Desert76276 Cambridge Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA(760) 641-2492desertjunkremoval.com/palmdesert
- Tackle Junk RemovalPalm Desert, CA · in Palm Desert74855 Joni Dr Ste 6, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA(760) 539-9009tacklejunk.com
- Sunset Recycling CenterLa Quinta, CA · ~6 mi from Palm Desert79795 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA(818) 464-8564
- Icon Golf Cars of La QuintaLa Quinta, CA · ~6 mi from Palm Desert79-785 CA-111 Ste E101, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA(760) 938-9040icongolfcartsusa.com
- G H Scrap MetalCathedral City, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert68465 Perez Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA(760) 328-2681ghscrapmetal.com
- Sell My Car Palm SpringsCathedral City, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert68130 Kyle Rd Ste C, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA(760) 844-7211palmspringskia.com/palm-springs-buying-center
- Cathedral City Auto CenterCathedral City, CA · ~8 mi from Palm DesertCA-111 &, Perez Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA(855) 336-3266mydesertautos.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=knowledge_box&utm_content=business_listing
- BRAVO'S AUTO WORLDCathedral City, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert68750 Ramon Rd #3, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA(760) 424-2900bravosautoworld.com
- Car's Cash For Junk ClunkersIndio, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert79301 Country Club Dr, Indio, CA 92203, USA(760) 538-8410carscashforjunkclunkersindioca.com
- US Auto SavageIndio, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert84481 Cabazon Rd A, Indio, CA 92201, USA(760) 347-7700usautosalvage.com
- Parts AuthorityIndio, CA · ~8 mi from Palm Desert83931 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA 92201, USA(760) 347-0971partsauthority.com
- Junk King Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA · ~11 mi from Palm Desert1130 N Valdivia Way Unit a, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA(760) 260-9710junk-king.com/locations/palm-springs?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic
- Ajax Auto WreckingCoachella, CA · ~12 mi from Palm Desert84851 Ave 48, Coachella, CA 92236, USA(760) 398-0147
- Desert Truck and AutoCoachella, CA · ~12 mi from Palm Desert48451 Harrison St, Coachella, CA 92236, USA(760) 398-0106deserttruck.com
- J and C RecyclingBanning, CA · ~33 mi from Palm Desert435 E Lincoln St STE D, Banning, CA 92220, USA(951) 400-3900jandcrecycling.com
- John's Cash Four CarsSan Jacinto, CA · ~34 mi from Palm Desert769 S San Jacinto Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583, USA(951) 557-5788johnscashfourcars.xyz
- Valley Auto SalvageSan Jacinto, CA · ~34 mi from Palm Desert1575 S State St, San Jacinto, CA 92583, USA(951) 925-0595sanjacintoautosalvage.com
- Interstate Used Parts - VW SpecialistsTwentynine Palms, CA · ~37 mi from Palm Desert75859 Baseline Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA(951) 471-5080interstateusedparts.com
- Frank's Pontiac PartsTwentynine Palms, CA · ~37 mi from Palm Desert75992 Baseline Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA(760) 361-3242frankspontiacparts.com
- Diamond Hills Recycling CenterBeaumont, CA · ~38 mi from Palm Desert249 Veile Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223, USA(866) 979-1520diamondhillsrecycling.net
- Beaumont Auto DismantlingBeaumont, CA · ~38 mi from Palm Desert249 Veile Ave # C, Beaumont, CA 92223, USA(951) 845-1995facebook.com/BADR2006
- Sunset RecyclingBeaumont, CA · ~38 mi from Palm Desert1691 E 6th St, Beaumont, CA 92223, USA(818) 464-8564
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Palm Desert city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Palm Desert junkyard questions
Junkyards in Palm Desert, CA
This page lists 22 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert, CA?
22 businesses within about 40 miles of Palm Desert are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Desert Junk Removal (in Palm Desert).
Salvage yards near Palm Desert, CA
Listings within about 40 miles of Palm Desert with "salvage" in their business name include Valley Auto Salvage (~34 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.
Palm Desert junkyard options
None of the 22 businesses we list near Palm Desert name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Palm Desert that buy or tow junk vehicles include Desert Junk Removal (in Palm Desert), Tackle Junk Removal (in Palm Desert), Sunset Recycling Center (~6 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 Palm Desert
Listings within about 40 miles of Palm Desert with "scrap" in their business name include G H Scrap Metal (~8 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 Palm Desert
Listings within about 40 miles of Palm Desert with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Sunset Recycling Center (~6 mi), J and C Recycling (~33 mi), Diamond Hills Recycling Center (~38 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 Palm Desert 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).