Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near San Mateo, CA
We found 54 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of San Mateo (San Mateo County), from Google business listings. The closest is AutoLetGo in San Mateo. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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54 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of San Mateo
- AutoLetGoSan Mateo, CA · in San Mateo2215 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA(650) 534-2886autoletgo.com
- Swat Junk RemovalSan Mateo, CA · in San Mateo204 2nd Ave Ste 315, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA(650) 362-8661swatjunk.com
- Junk King South San FranciscoBurlingame, CA · ~3 mi from San Mateo863 Malcolm Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA(650) 490-2235junk-king.com/locations/south-san-francisco?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic
- BAY JUNK Redwood CityRedwood City, CA · ~7 mi from San Mateo3428 Spring St, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA(650) 241-3775bayjunk.com/junk-removal/redwood-city-ca
- Boardwalk Auto MallRedwood City, CA · ~7 mi from San Mateo1 Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA(650) 364-0100goboardwalk.com
- Auto CityRedwood City, CA · ~7 mi from San Mateo694 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA(650) 568-0556autocityrw.com
- ADAY CARSRedwood City, CA · ~7 mi from San Mateo155 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA(650) 801-2181adaycarsca.com
- Sims MetalRedwood City, CA · ~7 mi from San Mateo699 Seaport Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA(650) 369-4161simsmm.com/locations/redwood-city-california/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local-listing-ca-redwood-city&utm_content=west
- Zarc RecyclingSouth San Francisco, CA · ~9 mi from San Mateo26 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA(650) 871-7327zarcrecycling.com
- Junk DealMenlo Park, CA · ~10 mi from San Mateo3641 Haven Ave C, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA(650) 995-7500junkdeal.com
- Infinity Auto SalvageEast Palo Alto, CA · ~12 mi from San Mateo2091 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA(650) 323-8588infinityautosalvage.com
- Salvage Used Parts - A2Z AutoEast Palo Alto, CA · ~12 mi from San Mateo1905 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA(888) 773-2997
- Junk King PeninsulaPalo Alto, CA · ~12 mi from San Mateo407 California Ave Ste 2, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA(650) 667-8917junk-king.com/locations/sancarlos?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic
- All Junk Pick UpDaly City, CA · ~13 mi from San Mateo35 Poncetta Dr #323, Daly City, CA 94015, USA(844) 777-5865junk.anyjunkpickup.com
- Phelps Auto WreckersSan Leandro, CA · ~14 mi from San Mateo2622 Eden Rd, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA(510) 569-4845trade3566.car-part.com
- Junky BoysUnion City, CA · ~15 mi from San Mateo2557 Coronation Dr, Union City, CA 94587, USA(510) 999-0021thejunkyboys.com/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=gmb&utm_id=gbp
- Pick-n-PullNewark, CA · ~16 mi from San Mateo7400 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560, USA(510) 742-2277
- Cash For Cars - HaywardHayward, CA · ~16 mi from San Mateo1964 Sabre St Ste B, Hayward, CA 94545, USA(510) 591-0387
- Dorris Auto Wreckers IncHayward, CA · ~16 mi from San Mateo3720 Depot Rd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA(510) 782-4392dorrisauto.com
- Benzeen Auto Parts | Used Auto Parts | Engines | TransmissionHayward, CA · ~16 mi from San Mateo25352B Cypress Ave Unit B, Hayward, CA 94544, USA(510) 340-5599benzeenautoparts.com
- Cash For CarsSan Francisco, CA · ~17 mi from San Mateo71 Stevenson St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA(415) 570-7400cashforcarssanfrancisco.com
- SellMax Cash For CarsSan Francisco, CA · ~17 mi from San Mateo582 Market St #1401, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA(415) 569-2627
- SCRAPSan Francisco, CA · ~17 mi from San Mateo141 Industrial St #1, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA(415) 647-1746scrap-sf.org
- Cash for Junk Cars | Pick-n-PullOakland, CA · ~18 mi from San Mateo8451 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94621, USA(833) 306-1050
- Cypress AutoOakland, CA · ~18 mi from San Mateo1649 28th St, Oakland, CA 94608, USA(510) 451-3034cypressautorecyclers.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the San Mateo city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
San Mateo junkyard questions
Junkyards in San Mateo, CA
This page lists 54 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of San Mateo, 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 San Mateo?
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 San Mateo, CA (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $550 median instant offer (6 real instant offers, Sep 2023–Apr 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in San Mateo
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your San Mateo 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 San Mateo, CA?
54 businesses within about 40 miles of San Mateo are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is AutoLetGo (in San Mateo).
Salvage yards near San Mateo, CA
Listings within about 40 miles of San Mateo with "salvage" in their business name include Infinity Auto Salvage (~12 mi), Salvage Used Parts - A2Z Auto (~12 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.
San Mateo junkyard options
None of the 54 businesses we list near San Mateo name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near San Mateo that buy or tow junk vehicles include AutoLetGo (in San Mateo), Swat Junk Removal (in San Mateo), Junk King South San Francisco (~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 San Mateo
Listings within about 40 miles of San Mateo with "scrap" in their business name include SCRAP (~17 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 San Mateo
Listings within about 40 miles of San Mateo with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Zarc Recycling (~9 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 San Mateo pay for a car?
Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across San Mateo, CA (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $550 median instant offer (6 real instant offers, Sep 2023–Apr 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).