Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Lake Forest, IL
We found 45 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest (Lake County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash For Cars - Wheeling in Wheeling, IL, about 8 mi from the Lake Forest city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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45 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest
- Cash For Cars - WheelingWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest110 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 · ~8 mi from Lake Forest110 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
- Ducky’s Junk RemovalWaukegan, IL · ~9 mi from Lake Forest2713 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(224) 201-7598site-ysqm8t4e0.godaddysites.com
- Your Choice AutosWaukegan, IL · ~9 mi from Lake Forest2741 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 · ~9 mi from Lake Forest2731 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 · ~9 mi from Lake Forest3200 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-9776locations.cfsc.com/illinois/waukegan/3200-grand-ave
- Auto Parts City Headquarters & PurchasingGurnee, IL · ~10 mi from Lake Forest3535 Washington St Ste 200, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA(847) 244-7171apcity.com
- Autos of ChicagoArlington Heights, IL · ~12 mi from Lake Forest1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA(224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
- Car City IncPalatine, IL · ~13 mi from Lake Forest2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
- All In Auto IncPalatine, IL · ~13 mi from Lake Forest2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
- Junk LoversPalatine, IL · ~13 mi from Lake Forest850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA(312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
- BC Automotive, IncZion, IL · ~14 mi from Lake Forest2809 Damascus Avenue, Zion, IL 60099, USA(847) 746-8056bcauto.net
- Cash For Junk Cars Des PlainesDes Plaines, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Forest1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA(773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
- North Shore Towing & Semi Truck Heavy WreckerEvanston, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Forest2527 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA(847) 864-2828northshoretowinginc.com
- American Cash For Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~22 mi from Lake Forest1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA(331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
- SN Cash for Junk CarsAddison, IL · ~22 mi from Lake Forest1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA(708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
- A+ Junk N TowBellwood, IL · ~25 mi from Lake Forest1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA(708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
- T & C Metal Co.Crystal Lake, IL · ~25 mi from Lake Forest378 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA(815) 459-4445tandcmetalrecycling.com
- Cash For Cars - Chicago NorthElgin, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(630) 349-7204
- Global Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
- Quick Auto RecyclingElgin, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA(847) 250-9800quickautorecycling.com
- U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For CashLombard, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA(331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
- Quick Cash Junk Cars Inc.Chicago, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest5626 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60639, USA(773) 562-7904cashjunkcarschicago.com
- K Y N Cash For Junk Cars IncChicago, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA(773) 698-3905kyncashforjunkcars.com
- Cash for Junk Cars Chicago and Suburb IncChicago, IL · ~27 mi from Lake Forest3234 W 54th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA(312) 966-1954topcashforjunkcarsbuyer.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Lake Forest city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Lake Forest junkyard questions
Junkyards in Lake Forest, IL
This page lists 45 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest?
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, 1,397 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in Lake Forest
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL?
45 businesses within about 40 miles of Lake Forest are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 mi).
Salvage yards near Lake Forest, IL
None of the 45 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Lake Forest that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 mi), Copart - Wheeling IL (~8 mi), Ducky’s Junk Removal (~9 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Lake Forest junkyard options
None of the 45 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Lake Forest that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 mi), Copart - Wheeling IL (~8 mi), Ducky’s Junk Removal (~9 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 Lake Forest
None of the 45 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Lake Forest that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash For Cars - Wheeling (~8 mi), Copart - Wheeling IL (~8 mi), Ducky’s Junk Removal (~9 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 Lake Forest
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Global Auto Recycling (~27 mi), Quick Auto Recycling (~27 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 Lake Forest 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, 1,397 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 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).