Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Elgin, IL
We found 65 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Elgin (Kane County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash For Cars - Chicago North in Elgin. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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65 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Elgin
- Cash For Cars - Chicago NorthElgin, IL · in Elgin1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(630) 349-7204
- Global Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · in Elgin31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
- Quick Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · in Elgin11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA(847) 250-9800quickautorecycling.com
- Car City IncPalatine, IL · ~14 mi from Elgin2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
- All In Auto IncPalatine, IL · ~14 mi from Elgin2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
- Junk LoversPalatine, IL · ~14 mi from Elgin850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA(312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
- T & C Metal Co.Crystal Lake, IL · ~16 mi from Elgin378 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA(815) 459-4445tandcmetalrecycling.com
- Autos of ChicagoArlington Heights, IL · ~16 mi from Elgin1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA(224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
- American Cash For Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~16 mi from Elgin1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA(331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
- SN Cash for Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~16 mi from Elgin1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA(708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
- U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For CashLombard, IL · ~18 mi from Elgin999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA(331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
- J & I Junk Car BuyersAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin631 Charles St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA(630) 631-9107jijunkcarbuyers.com
- SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & TrucksAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin1175 Mitchell Rd, Aurora, IL 60505, USA(708) 515-0626smbautowreckers.com
- Curtis Towing & Cash For Junk CarsAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin417 S Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA(630) 817-3577curtistowingandsalvage.com
- Aurora U-Pull-ItAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin1901 Plain Ave, Aurora, IL 60502, USA(630) 375-0600auroraupullit.com
- City Auto WreckersAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin690 McClure Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, USA(630) 898-2900cityautowreckers.com
- Todo Auto Wrecker & Cash for Junk CarsAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin1044 Dearborn Ave, Aurora, IL 60505, USA(630) 379-3023todoautojunkcars.com
- Aurora Metal RecyclingAurora, IL · ~19 mi from Elgin619 Spruce St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA(630) 262-3888aurorametal.com
- Cash For Cars - WheelingWheeling, IL · ~20 mi from Elgin110 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
- Copart - Wheeling ILWheeling, IL · ~20 mi from Elgin110 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
- Cash For Junk Cars Des PlainesDes Plaines, IL · ~21 mi from Elgin1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA(773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
- B & O USED AUTO & TRUCK PARTSSycamore, IL · ~21 mi from Elgin800 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178, USA(815) 895-6744
- Route 14 Auto PartsWoodstock, IL · ~21 mi from Elgin14020 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA(815) 338-2800route14autoparts.com
- JT Chicago Junk Car BuyerWoodridge, IL · ~23 mi from Elgin3341 Hobson Rd Ste a, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA(331) 258-8112jtchicagojunkcarbuyer.one
- A+ Junk N TowBellwood, IL · ~24 mi from Elgin1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA(708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Elgin city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Elgin junkyard questions
Junkyards in Elgin, IL
This page lists 65 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Elgin, 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.
U-pull and self-service yards near Elgin
Listings near Elgin whose business name indicates a u-pull or self-service yard include Aurora U-Pull-It (~19 mi). Self-service yards sell parts customers remove themselves; ask whether they also buy whole vehicles.
Who buys junk cars in Elgin?
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 Elgin, IL (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (6 real instant offers, Sep 2023–Aug 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in Elgin
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Elgin 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 Elgin, IL?
65 businesses within about 40 miles of Elgin are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash For Cars - Chicago North (in Elgin).
Salvage yards near Elgin, IL
None of the 65 businesses we list near Elgin name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Elgin that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Chicago North (in Elgin), Global Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Quick Auto Recycling (in Elgin). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Elgin junkyard options
None of the 65 businesses we list near Elgin name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Elgin that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Chicago North (in Elgin), Global Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Quick Auto Recycling (in Elgin). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Scrap yards in Elgin
None of the 65 businesses we list near Elgin name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Elgin that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Chicago North (in Elgin), Global Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Quick Auto Recycling (in Elgin). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Car recyclers near Elgin
Listings within about 40 miles of Elgin with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Global Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Quick Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Aurora Metal Recycling (~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.
How much do junkyards near Elgin pay for a car?
Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across Elgin, IL (city, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (6 real instant offers, Sep 2023–Aug 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).