Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Santa Ynez, CA
We found 10 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez (Santa Barbara County), from Google business listings. The closest is Steelhead Auto Recyclers in Goleta, CA, about 19 mi from the Santa Ynez city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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10 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez
- Steelhead Auto RecyclersGoleta, CA · ~19 mi from Santa Ynez891 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA(805) 683-8557steel-head.com
- Santa Barbara Auto SalvageGoleta, CA · ~19 mi from Santa Ynez891 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA(805) 683-8557steel-head.com
- Minotaur Junk RemovalLompoc, CA · ~22 mi from Santa Ynez520 N L St, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA(805) 806-5517minotaurjunkremoval.com
- Central Valley Auto Dismantlers & TowingLompoc, CA · ~22 mi from Santa Ynez613 Avalon St, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA(805) 736-6719centralvalleyautodismantlers.com
- Drive-In Recycling & Valley Roll-OffLompoc, CA · ~22 mi from Santa Ynez2126 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA(805) 736-8812www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/RecyclingCenters/Details?AccountLocationID=361
- Sunset Auto Center, Inc.Lompoc, CA · ~22 mi from Santa Ynez1300 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA(805) 743-3903sunsetautocenter.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=googlemybusiness
- Santa Barbara Precious MetalsSanta Barbara, CA · ~25 mi from Santa Ynez1727 State St #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA(805) 453-4920sbpreciousmetals.com
- Santa Maria Recycling Center, INCSanta Maria, CA · ~31 mi from Santa Ynez1544 Black Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA(805) 346-2770santamariarecyclingcenterinc.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
- We Haul Junk For LessSanta Maria, CA · ~31 mi from Santa Ynez327 Plaza Dr Ste. 6D, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA(805) 235-6855wehauljunkforless.com/furniture-removal-santa-maria-Ca
- Rudy's Auto DismantlingSanta Maria, CA · ~31 mi from Santa Ynez700 W Fesler St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA(805) 925-4561
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Santa Ynez city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Santa Ynez junkyard questions
Junkyards in Santa Ynez, CA
This page lists 10 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez?
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, 3,985 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in Santa Ynez
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez, CA?
10 businesses within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Steelhead Auto Recyclers (~19 mi).
Salvage yards near Santa Ynez, CA
Listings within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez with "salvage" in their business name include Santa Barbara Auto Salvage (~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.
Santa Ynez junkyard options
None of the 10 businesses we list near Santa Ynez name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Santa Ynez that buy or tow junk vehicles include Steelhead Auto Recyclers (~19 mi), Santa Barbara Auto Salvage (~19 mi), Minotaur Junk Removal (~22 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 Santa Ynez
None of the 10 businesses we list near Santa Ynez name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Santa Ynez that buy or tow junk vehicles include Steelhead Auto Recyclers (~19 mi), Santa Barbara Auto Salvage (~19 mi), Minotaur Junk Removal (~22 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Car recyclers near Santa Ynez
Listings within about 40 miles of Santa Ynez with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Steelhead Auto Recyclers (~19 mi), Drive-In Recycling & Valley Roll-Off (~22 mi), Santa Maria Recycling Center, INC (~31 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 Santa Ynez 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, 3,985 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Oct 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).