Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Great Lakes, IL
We found 43 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Great Lakes (Lake County), from Google business listings. The closest is Ducky’s Junk Removal in Waukegan, IL, about 4 mi from the Great Lakes city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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43 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Great Lakes
- Ducky’s Junk RemovalWaukegan, IL · ~4 mi from Great Lakes2713 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(224) 201-7598site-ysqm8t4e0.godaddysites.com
- Your Choice AutosWaukegan, IL · ~4 mi from Great Lakes2741 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-8786yourchoiceautos.com/?utm_source=YC+WAUKEGAN+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
- Waukegan Auto AuctionWaukegan, IL · ~4 mi from Great Lakes2731 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-5786waukeganautoauction.com/?utm_source=WAA+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
- CFSC Checks Cashed Grand & Greenbay Currency Exchange and Auto LicenseWaukegan, IL · ~4 mi from Great Lakes3200 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-9776locations.cfsc.com/illinois/waukegan/3200-grand-ave
- Auto Parts City Headquarters & PurchasingGurnee, IL · ~6 mi from Great Lakes3535 Washington St Ste 200, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA(847) 244-7171apcity.com
- BC Automotive, IncZion, IL · ~10 mi from Great Lakes2809 Damascus Avenue, Zion, IL 60099, USA(847) 746-8056bcauto.net
- Cash For Cars - WheelingWheeling, IL · ~12 mi from Great Lakes110 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 · ~12 mi from Great Lakes110 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
- Car City IncPalatine, IL · ~16 mi from Great Lakes2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
- All In Auto IncPalatine, IL · ~16 mi from Great Lakes2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
- Junk LoversPalatine, IL · ~16 mi from Great Lakes850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA(312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
- Autos of ChicagoArlington Heights, IL · ~16 mi from Great Lakes1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA(224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
- Cash For Junk Cars Des PlainesDes Plaines, IL · ~19 mi from Great Lakes1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA(773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
- North Shore Towing & Semi Truck Heavy WreckerEvanston, IL · ~20 mi from Great Lakes2527 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA(847) 864-2828northshoretowinginc.com
- T & C Metal Co.Crystal Lake, IL · ~24 mi from Great Lakes378 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA(815) 459-4445tandcmetalrecycling.com
- American Cash For Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~27 mi from Great Lakes1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA(331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
- SN Cash for Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~27 mi from Great Lakes1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA(708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
- Cash For Cars - Chicago NorthElgin, IL · ~29 mi from Great Lakes1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(630) 349-7204
- Global Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · ~29 mi from Great Lakes31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
- Quick Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · ~29 mi from Great Lakes11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA(847) 250-9800quickautorecycling.com
- A+ Junk N TowBellwood, IL · ~29 mi from Great Lakes1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA(708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
- Route 14 Auto PartsWoodstock, IL · ~30 mi from Great Lakes14020 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA(815) 338-2800route14autoparts.com
- U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For CashLombard, IL · ~31 mi from Great Lakes999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA(331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
- Quick Cash Junk Cars Inc.Chicago, IL · ~32 mi from Great Lakes5626 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60639, USA(773) 562-7904cashjunkcarschicago.com
- K Y N Cash For Junk Cars IncChicago, IL · ~32 mi from Great Lakes5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA(773) 698-3905kyncashforjunkcars.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Great Lakes city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Great Lakes junkyard questions
Junkyards in Great Lakes, IL
This page lists 43 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes?
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 Great Lakes
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes, IL?
43 businesses within about 40 miles of Great Lakes are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Ducky’s Junk Removal (~4 mi).
Salvage yards near Great Lakes, IL
None of the 43 businesses we list near Great Lakes name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Great Lakes that buy or tow junk vehicles include Ducky’s Junk Removal (~4 mi), Your Choice Autos (~4 mi), Waukegan Auto Auction (~4 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Great Lakes junkyard options
None of the 43 businesses we list near Great Lakes name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Great Lakes that buy or tow junk vehicles include Ducky’s Junk Removal (~4 mi), Your Choice Autos (~4 mi), Waukegan Auto Auction (~4 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 Great Lakes
None of the 43 businesses we list near Great Lakes name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Great Lakes that buy or tow junk vehicles include Ducky’s Junk Removal (~4 mi), Your Choice Autos (~4 mi), Waukegan Auto Auction (~4 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 Great Lakes
Listings within about 40 miles of Great Lakes with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Global Auto Recycling (~29 mi), Quick Auto Recycling (~29 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 Great Lakes 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).