Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Altoona, IA
We found 19 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Altoona (Polk County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash For Cars - Des Moines in Des Moines, about 9 mi from the city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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19 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Altoona
- Cash For Cars - Des MoinesDes Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona3300 Vandalia Rd Ste b, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA(515) 585-9720cashforcars.com/locations/iowa/des-moines/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=des-moines
- Buying junk autos in Des MoinesDes Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona124 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA(515) 918-8100
- Yaw's Auto SalvageDes Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona919 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA(515) 266-2046yawssalvage.com
- AB Junk RemovalAnkeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona4623 NE McDougal Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA(515) 553-9660abjremoval.com
- Junk Free IowaAnkeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona1605 SE Delaware Ave Ste B, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA(515) 400-0326junkfreeiowa.com
- U-Pull-ItAnkeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA(515) 528-3600upullitne.com
- Swift's Trails End Auto RecyclingWest Des Moines, IA · ~16 mi from Altoona1623 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA(800) 717-6505swiftstrailsend.com
- Midwest Electronic RecoveryUrbandale, IA · ~18 mi from Altoona7420 University Ave Ste a, Clive, IA 50325, USA(515) 226-9990mcbia.com/ewasterecycle.com
- CarMaxUrbandale, IA · ~18 mi from Altoona10315 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA(515) 276-4267carmax.com/stores/6004?utm_source=SEO_Local&utm_medium=SEO_Local_Snack_Pack&utm_campaign=SEO_IA&utm_content=SEO_Urbandale&utm_term=SEO_6004
- Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona1816 SE 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-1897carneyautoparts.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
- Bell SalvageAmes, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona507 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-9372bellsalvageames.com
- Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home ServicesAmes, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona410 Freel Dr #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 686-4870purplecowjunkremoval.com
- Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and SalvageAmes, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona1901 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-3330mikelouisautobodyames.com
- AmesCars.com Your Local Family Owned Used Car Dealership Ames CarsAmes, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona100 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 233-9900amescars.com
- Neer MerlinLacona, IA · ~32 mi from Altoona120 S Central Ave, Lacona, IA 50139+1641-534-3736
- Doug's 4 WheelersPella, IA · ~37 mi from Altoona1211 IA-163, Pella, IA 50219+1641-628-2755dougs4-wheelers.com
- Gillaspy Tractor SalvageChariton, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona53789 200th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049+1641-862-3217
- Shepards TowingGrinnell, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona4458 32nd St, Grinnell, IA 50112+1641-659-9055
- Rick's Towing & Wrecker ServiceGrinnell, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona2048 W St S, Grinnell, IA 50112+1641-236-7623rickstowingandwreckerservice.com
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Altoona city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Altoona junkyard questions
Where are the junkyards near Altoona, IA?
19 businesses within about 40 miles of Altoona are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash For Cars - Des Moines (~9 mi).
Salvage yards near Altoona, IA
Listings within about 40 miles of Altoona with "salvage yard" in their business name include Yaw's Auto Salvage (~9 mi), Bell Salvage (~31 mi), Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and 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.
Altoona junkyard options
Listings within about 40 miles of Altoona with "junkyard" in their business name include Buying junk autos in Des Moines (~9 mi), AB Junk Removal (~11 mi), Junk Free Iowa (~11 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 Altoona
None of the 19 businesses we list near Altoona name themselves a scrap 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.
Car recyclers near Altoona
Listings within about 40 miles of Altoona with "car recycler" in their business name include Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling (~16 mi), Rick's Towing & Wrecker Service (~38 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 Altoona pay for a car?
Yards mostly pay on weight and parts value. As a guide, non-running sedans in the Altoona area typically bring $200–$925 and pickups $625–$3,650, based on ~$195/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 Iowa?
Iowa expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division replaces it (Form 411033).