Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Chester, IL
We found 2 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Chester (Randolph County), from Google business listings. The closest is Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLC in Carbondale, IL, about 35 mi from the Chester city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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2 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Chester
- Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLCCarbondale, IL · ~35 mi from Chester401 W Industrial Park Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901+1618-351-8697sheltonstowing.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
- Miller Towing and Salvage Inc.Mulkeytown, IL · ~39 mi from Chester2651 IL-14, Mulkeytown, IL 62865+1618-724-4425
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Chester city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Chester junkyard questions
Junkyards in Chester, IL
This page lists 2 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Chester, 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 Chester?
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 Illinois (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (middle half $300–$550, 1,376 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in Chester
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Chester 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 Chester, IL?
2 businesses within about 40 miles of Chester are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLC (~35 mi).
Salvage yards near Chester, IL
Listings within about 40 miles of Chester with "salvage" in their business name include Miller Towing and Salvage Inc. (~39 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.
Chester junkyard options
None of the 2 businesses we list near Chester name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Chester that buy or tow junk vehicles include Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLC (~35 mi), Miller Towing and Salvage Inc. (~39 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 Chester
None of the 2 businesses we list near Chester name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Chester that buy or tow junk vehicles include Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLC (~35 mi), Miller Towing and Salvage Inc. (~39 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 Chester
None of the 2 businesses we list near Chester name themselves a car recycler. Businesses near Chester that buy or tow junk vehicles include Shelton's Towing & Recovery, LLC (~35 mi), Miller Towing and Salvage Inc. (~39 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
How much do junkyards near Chester pay for a car?
Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across Illinois (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (middle half $300–$550, 1,376 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 Illinois?
Illinois expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Illinois Secretary of State replaces it (VSD-190).