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Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Des Plaines, IL

We found 71 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Des Plaines (Cook County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines in Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines

  1. Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines
    Des Plaines, IL · in Des Plaines
    1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    (773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
  2. Autos of Chicago
    Arlington Heights, IL · ~6 mi from Des Plaines
    1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
    (224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
  3. Cash For Cars - Wheeling
    Wheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Des Plaines
    110 E Palatine Rd # B, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
    (847) 440-3984cashforcars.com/locations/illinois/wheeling/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=wheeling
  4. Copart - Wheeling IL
    Wheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Des Plaines
    110 E Palatine Rd Bldg 1, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
    (847) 229-6150copart.com/locations/wheeling-il-156?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=link-website
  5. American Cash For Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~9 mi from Des Plaines
    1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
  6. SN Cash for Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~9 mi from Des Plaines
    1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
  7. Car City Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~9 mi from Des Plaines
    2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
  8. All In Auto Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~9 mi from Des Plaines
    2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
  9. Junk Lovers
    Palatine, IL · ~9 mi from Des Plaines
    850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
    (312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
  10. A+ Junk N Tow
    Bellwood, IL · ~10 mi from Des Plaines
    1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA
    (708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
  11. North Shore Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker
    Evanston, IL · ~10 mi from Des Plaines
    2527 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    (847) 864-2828northshoretowinginc.com
  12. U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For Cash
    Lombard, IL · ~13 mi from Des Plaines
    999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    (331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
  13. Quick Cash Junk Cars Inc.
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    5626 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
    (773) 562-7904cashjunkcarschicago.com
  14. K Y N Cash For Junk Cars Inc
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
    (773) 698-3905kyncashforjunkcars.com
  15. Cash for Junk Cars Chicago and Suburb Inc
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    3234 W 54th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
    (312) 966-1954topcashforjunkcarsbuyer.com
  16. Kedzie Cash Junk Cars LLC
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    3825 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
    (773) 985-2515cashjunkcarsil.com
  17. Junk My Car Cash For Junk Cars Inc
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    140 E 127th St, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
    (872) 356-9399junkmycarforcashchicago.com
  18. Downtown cash for junk cars
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    4301 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
    (312) 415-9738downtowncashjunkcars.com
  19. Robbins Auto Salvage Inc
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    2004 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
    (773) 925-6100robbinsautosalvage.com
  20. Cash For Junk Cars Tim's LLC
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    5638 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
    (708) 696-3630
  21. Northside Cash for Junk Cars
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    618 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    (773) 600-7779
  22. Max Cash For Junk Cars
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    4729 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
    (312) 623-8376maxcashforjunkcarschicago.com
  23. Bionic Auto Parts & Sales Inc
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    4655 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
    (773) 360-0112bionicautoparts.com
  24. Sell My Car in Chicago
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    3333 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
    (312) 765-7878sellmycarinchicago.com
  25. Chicago Junk Cars
    Chicago, IL · ~17 mi from Des Plaines
    340 N Harding Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
    (773) 320-9699chicago-junk-cars.com

Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Des Plaines city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.

Des Plaines junkyard questions

Junkyards in Des Plaines, IL

This page lists 71 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines?

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 Des Plaines, IL (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (7 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Sep 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.

Junk car removal in Des Plaines

With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL?

71 businesses within about 40 miles of Des Plaines are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines (in Des Plaines).

Salvage yards near Des Plaines, IL

Listings within about 40 miles of Des Plaines with "salvage" in their business name include Robbins Auto Salvage Inc (~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.

Des Plaines junkyard options

None of the 71 businesses we list near Des Plaines name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Des Plaines that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines (in Des Plaines), Autos of Chicago (~6 mi), Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 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 Des Plaines

None of the 71 businesses we list near Des Plaines name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Des Plaines that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines (in Des Plaines), Autos of Chicago (~6 mi), Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 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 Des Plaines

None of the 71 businesses we list near Des Plaines name themselves a car recycler. Businesses near Des Plaines that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines (in Des Plaines), Autos of Chicago (~6 mi), Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 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 Des Plaines pay for a car?

Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across Des Plaines, IL (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (7 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Sep 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).

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