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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

  1. Cash For Cars - Des Moines
    Des Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona
    3300 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
  2. Buying junk autos in Des Moines
    Des Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona
    124 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
    (515) 918-8100
  3. Yaw's Auto Salvage
    Des Moines, IA · ~9 mi from Altoona
    919 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
    (515) 266-2046yawssalvage.com
  4. AB Junk Removal
    Ankeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona
    4623 NE McDougal Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
    (515) 553-9660abjremoval.com
  5. Junk Free Iowa
    Ankeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona
    1605 SE Delaware Ave Ste B, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
    (515) 400-0326junkfreeiowa.com
  6. U-Pull-It
    Ankeny, IA · ~11 mi from Altoona
    1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
    (515) 528-3600upullitne.com
  7. Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling
    West Des Moines, IA · ~16 mi from Altoona
    1623 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
    (800) 717-6505swiftstrailsend.com
  8. Midwest Electronic Recovery
    Urbandale, IA · ~18 mi from Altoona
    7420 University Ave Ste a, Clive, IA 50325, USA
    (515) 226-9990mcbia.com/ewasterecycle.com
  9. CarMax
    Urbandale, IA · ~18 mi from Altoona
    10315 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
  10. Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.
    Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona
    1816 SE 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
    (515) 232-1897carneyautoparts.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
  11. Bell Salvage
    Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona
    507 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA
    (515) 232-9372bellsalvageames.com
  12. Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home Services
    Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona
    410 Freel Dr #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA
    (515) 686-4870purplecowjunkremoval.com
  13. Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and Salvage
    Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona
    1901 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA
    (515) 232-3330mikelouisautobodyames.com
  14. AmesCars.com Your Local Family Owned Used Car Dealership Ames Cars
    Ames, IA · ~31 mi from Altoona
    100 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA
    (515) 233-9900amescars.com
  15. Neer Merlin
    Lacona, IA · ~32 mi from Altoona
    120 S Central Ave, Lacona, IA 50139
    +1641-534-3736
  16. Doug's 4 Wheelers
    Pella, IA · ~37 mi from Altoona
    1211 IA-163, Pella, IA 50219
    +1641-628-2755dougs4-wheelers.com
  17. Gillaspy Tractor Salvage
    Chariton, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona
    53789 200th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
    +1641-862-3217
  18. Shepards Towing
    Grinnell, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona
    4458 32nd St, Grinnell, IA 50112
    +1641-659-9055
  19. Rick's Towing & Wrecker Service
    Grinnell, IA · ~38 mi from Altoona
    2048 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).

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