Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Princeton, IL
We found 14 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Princeton (Bureau County), from Google business listings. The closest is Auto Salvage Co in Peru, IL, about 14 mi from the Princeton city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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14 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Princeton
- Auto Salvage CoPeru, IL · ~14 mi from Princeton21 US-6, Peru, IL 61354+1815-223-3993
- 3 Sons Auto SalvagePeru, IL · ~15 mi from Princeton6 Terminal Rd, Peru, IL 61354+1779-201-55883sonsautosalvage.com
- G W Recycling IncLa Salle, IL · ~17 mi from Princeton146 Industrial Dr, La Salle, IL 61301
- Guitar Junkyard & String Instrument MuseumLa Salle, IL · ~18 mi from Princeton1049 8th St, La Salle, IL 61301+1815-223-2005guitarjunkyardlasalle.com
- Brennan Iron & Steel Scrap Metal RecyclingOglesby, IL · ~19 mi from Princeton403 S Columbia Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348+1815-712-8847
- Senica Interstate Towing LLCLa Salle, IL · ~20 mi from Princeton626 US-6, La Salle, IL 61301+1815-223-2648senicatowing.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
- Cimco Recycling Ottawa, Inc.Ottawa, IL · ~29 mi from Princeton1520 W Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350+1815-433-0031cimcoresources.com
- Pro Auto RecyclersOttawa, IL · ~30 mi from Princeton933 W Marquette St Ste A, Ottawa, IL 61350+1815-433-1602
- Whittaker Auto SalvageEarlville, IL · ~31 mi from Princeton1365 N 45th Rd, Earlville, IL 60518+1815-246-7019whittakerautosalvage.com
- Jim Berninger Auto WreckingStreator, IL · ~32 mi from Princeton31968 N 00 E Rd, Streator, IL 61364+1815-673-1754
- Buckman Iron & Metal Company IncOttawa, IL · ~33 mi from Princeton1520 Warehouse Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350+1815-223-0322buckmanmetal.com
- Azcon MetalsSterling, IL · ~33 mi from Princeton101 Ave K, Sterling, IL 61081+1815-622-7298
- Rhodes Auto S/S/SStreator, IL · ~35 mi from Princeton310 W 10th St, Streator, IL 61364+1815-673-3737rhodesautoil.com
- G&M Recycling & Disposal IncStreator, IL · ~36 mi from Princeton1212 E 12th St, Streator, IL 61364+1815-673-1211gandmrecyclingcenteril.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Princeton city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Princeton junkyard questions
Junkyards in Princeton, IL
This page lists 14 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Princeton, 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 Princeton?
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 Princeton
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Princeton 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 Princeton, IL?
14 businesses within about 40 miles of Princeton are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Auto Salvage Co (~14 mi).
Salvage yards near Princeton, IL
Listings within about 40 miles of Princeton with "salvage" in their business name include Auto Salvage Co (~14 mi), 3 Sons Auto Salvage (~15 mi), Whittaker Auto Salvage (~31 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.
Princeton junkyard options
Listings within about 40 miles of Princeton with "junkyard" or "junk yard" in their business name include Guitar Junkyard & String Instrument Museum (~18 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 Princeton
Listings within about 40 miles of Princeton with "scrap" in their business name include Brennan Iron & Steel Scrap 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.
Car recyclers near Princeton
Listings within about 40 miles of Princeton with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include G W Recycling Inc (~17 mi), Brennan Iron & Steel Scrap Metal Recycling (~19 mi), Cimco Recycling Ottawa, Inc. (~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 Princeton 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).