Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Des Moines, IA
We found 16 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Des Moines (Polk County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash For Cars - Des Moines in Des Moines, near the city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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16 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Des Moines
- Cash For Cars - Des MoinesDes Moines, IA · in Des Moines3300 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 · in Des Moines124 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA(515) 918-8100
- Yaw's Auto SalvageDes Moines, IA · in Des Moines919 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA(515) 266-2046yawssalvage.com
- U-Pull-ItWest Des Moines, IA · ~6 mi from Des Moines1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA(515) 528-3600upullitne.com
- Swift's Trails End Auto RecyclingWest Des Moines, IA · ~6 mi from Des Moines1623 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA(800) 717-6505swiftstrailsend.com
- AB Junk RemovalAnkeny, IA · ~10 mi from Des Moines4623 NE McDougal Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA(515) 553-9660abjremoval.com
- Junk Free IowaAnkeny, IA · ~10 mi from Des Moines1605 SE Delaware Ave Ste B, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA(515) 400-0326junkfreeiowa.com
- Midwest Electronic RecoveryUrbandale, IA · ~12 mi from Des Moines7420 University Ave Ste a, Clive, IA 50325, USA(515) 226-9990mcbia.com/ewasterecycle.com
- CarMaxUrbandale, IA · ~12 mi from Des Moines10315 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
- Neer MerlinLacona, IA · ~30 mi from Des Moines120 S Central Ave, Lacona, IA 50139+1641-534-3736
- Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.Ames, IA · ~32 mi from Des Moines1816 SE 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-1897carneyautoparts.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
- Bell SalvageAmes, IA · ~32 mi from Des Moines507 Freel Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-9372bellsalvageames.com
- Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home ServicesAmes, IA · ~32 mi from Des Moines410 Freel Dr #101, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 686-4870purplecowjunkremoval.com
- Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and SalvageAmes, IA · ~32 mi from Des Moines1901 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 232-3330mikelouisautobodyames.com
- AmesCars.com Your Local Family Owned Used Car Dealership Ames CarsAmes, IA · ~32 mi from Des Moines100 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010, USA(515) 233-9900amescars.com
- Gillaspy Tractor SalvageChariton, IA · ~36 mi from Des Moines53789 200th Ave, Chariton, IA 50049+1641-862-3217
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Des Moines city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Des Moines junkyard questions
Where are the junkyards near Des Moines, IA?
16 businesses within about 40 miles of Des Moines are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash For Cars - Des Moines (~0 mi).
Salvage yards near Des Moines, IA
Listings within about 40 miles of Des Moines with "salvage yard" in their business name include Yaw's Auto Salvage (in Des Moines), Bell Salvage (~32 mi), Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and Salvage (~32 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.
Des Moines junkyard options
Listings within about 40 miles of Des Moines with "junkyard" in their business name include Buying junk autos in Des Moines (in Des Moines), AB Junk Removal (~10 mi), Junk Free Iowa (~10 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 Des Moines
None of the 16 businesses we list near Des Moines 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 Des Moines
Listings within about 40 miles of Des Moines with "car recycler" in their business name include Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling (~6 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 Des Moines pay for a car?
Yards mostly pay on weight and parts value. As a guide, non-running sedans in the Des Moines area typically bring $225–$1,050 and pickups $700–$4,125, 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).