Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Elgin, IL

We found 85 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, near the city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.

Updated September 2026

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85 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Elgin

Cash For Cars - Chicago North
Elgin, IL · in Elgin
1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
(630) 349-7204
SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks
Elgin, IL · in Elgin
1175 Mitchell Rd, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
(708) 515-0626 smbautowreckers.com
Quick Auto Recycling
Elgin, IL · in Elgin
11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
(847) 250-9800 quickautorecycling.com
Global Auto Recycling
Elgin, IL · in Elgin
31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
(847) 608-4700 globalautorecyclers.com
A+ Junk N Tow
Streamwood, IL · ~3 mi from Elgin
1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA
(708) 968-2505 webuyjunkcars4cash.com
A+ Cash For Junk Cars - Bolingbrook
Streamwood, IL · ~3 mi from Elgin
494 W Boughton Rd Ste 4C, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA
(630) 453-4836
Chicagoland Cash For Cars
Streamwood, IL · ~3 mi from Elgin
14255 S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, USA
(800) 343-4170 autowreckerschicago.com
American Cash For Junk Cars
Hoffman Estates, IL · ~4 mi from Elgin
1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA
(331) 826-9395 americanjunkcarbuyers.com
Top Quality Towing - Junk Cars for Cash
Hoffman Estates, IL · ~4 mi from Elgin
11625 S Ridgeland Ave #2, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
(708) 296-9460 cashforjunkcarchicago.com
Cash for Scrap Junk Cars
Hoffman Estates, IL · ~4 mi from Elgin
4731 W 135th St, Crestwood, IL 60418, USA
(773) 394-1071 cashforscrapjunkcarschicago.com
Lobos Luna Cash For Junk Cars
Bartlett, IL · ~4 mi from Elgin
431 Mallview Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA
(815) 412-4956 lobosluna.com
Cash for junk old cars Juliett
Bartlett, IL · ~4 mi from Elgin
2214 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
(331) 206-1334 cashforjunkoldcarsjullett.com
Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines
Hanover Park, IL · ~6 mi from Elgin
1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
(773) 937-8343 cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
J & I Junk Car Buyers
Hanover Park, IL · ~6 mi from Elgin
631 Charles St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
(630) 631-9107 jijunkcarbuyers.com
Cash for Junk Cars Chicago and Suburb Inc
Hanover Park, IL · ~6 mi from Elgin
3234 W 54th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
(312) 966-1954 topcashforjunkcarsbuyer.com
Max Cash For Junk Cars
Carpentersville, IL · ~7 mi from Elgin
4729 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
(312) 623-8376 maxcashforjunkcarschicago.com
Curtis Towing & Cash For Junk Cars
Schaumburg, IL · ~7 mi from Elgin
417 S Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
(630) 817-3577 curtistowingandsalvage.com
A+ Cash for Junk Cars
Barrington, IL · ~9 mi from Elgin
14905 S Flanders Ln, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
(630) 258-1163 cashforjunkcarsbolingbrook.com
U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For Cash
Glendale Heights, IL · ~11 mi from Elgin
999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
(331) 462-7590 sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
SN Cash for Junk Cars
Glendale Heights, IL · ~11 mi from Elgin
1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA
(708) 897-6155 sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
chicago cash for junk cars
Glendale Heights, IL · ~11 mi from Elgin
414 E. South Trail, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411, USA
(219) 888-8889 acash4junkcars.com
K Y N Cash For Junk Cars Inc
Palatine, IL · ~13 mi from Elgin
5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
(773) 698-3905 kyncashforjunkcars.com
Car City Inc
Palatine, IL · ~13 mi from Elgin
2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
(847) 496-4250 carcitychicago.com
All In Auto Inc
Palatine, IL · ~13 mi from Elgin
2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
(847) 752-5200 allinautoinc.com
Palatine Currency Exchange
Palatine, IL · ~13 mi from Elgin
185 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
(847) 359-1144 cash2gofinancial.com/palatine-currency-exchange

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

Where are the junkyards near Elgin, IL?

85 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 (~0 mi).

Salvage yards near Elgin, IL

None of the 85 businesses we list near Elgin name themselves a salvage yard, but the junkyards and auto recyclers above generally buy the same cars. Call ahead to confirm, or compare with Peddle's instant online offer (free referral, free towing) using the form above.

Elgin junkyard options

Listings within about 40 miles of Elgin with "junkyard" in their business name include SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks (in Elgin), A+ Junk N Tow (~3 mi), A+ Cash For Junk Cars - Bolingbrook (~3 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.

Scrap yards in Elgin

Listings within about 40 miles of Elgin with "scrap yard" in their business name include Cash for Scrap Junk Cars (~4 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 Elgin

Listings within about 40 miles of Elgin with "car recycler" in their business name include SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks (in Elgin), Quick Auto Recycling (in Elgin), Global Auto Recycling (in Elgin). 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?

Yards mostly pay on weight and parts value. As a guide, non-running sedans in the Elgin area typically bring $225–$1,000 and pickups $650–$3,850, based on ~$190/ton Midwest-region scrap. Ask each yard whether towing is included — that can change your net payout.

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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