Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near California, MO
We found 21 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of California (Moniteau County), from Google business listings. The closest is Yellow Iron Salvage in Versailles, MO, about 17 mi from the California city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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21 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of California
- Yellow Iron SalvageVersailles, MO · ~17 mi from CaliforniaF5JQ+XM, 13852 MO-5, Versailles, MO 65084+1573-378-6407
- Miller Iron & MetalJefferson City, MO · ~20 mi from California7715 Rte D, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA(573) 496-3932
- Gold Star RecyclingJefferson City, MO · ~20 mi from California605 Empire Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA(573) 893-9100goldstarrecyclingllc.com
- Affordable Towing INCJefferson City, MO · ~20 mi from California2720 Eagle Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA(573) 635-5363affordabletowjc.com
- All Type Auto Parts and Classic CarsHolts Summit, MO · ~23 mi from California1749 State Rd Oo, Holts Summit, MO 65043, USA(573) 896-4459
- Nash's Towing Inc BoonvilleBoonville, MO · ~25 mi from California18900 MO-87, Boonville, MO 65233+1660-537-3307nashstowing.com
- Cash For Cars - Columbia MOColumbia, MO · ~26 mi from California8485 E Richland Rd Ste B, Columbia, MO 65201, USA(573) 520-3623cashforcars.com/locations/missouri/columbia/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=columbia
- A-1 Auto RecyclersColumbia, MO · ~26 mi from California3821 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201, USA(573) 442-4343a1auto.com
- K&M Auto Salvage, LLCColumbia, MO · ~26 mi from California4901 N Wyatt Ln, Columbia, MO 65202, USA(573) 474-2097kandmautosalvage.com
- I-70 Towing & RecoveryBoonville, MO · ~26 mi from California1545 W Ashley Rd, Boonville, MO 65233+1660-882-3100i70towing.com
- Barnes Auto SalvageNew Franklin, MO · ~28 mi from CaliforniaUS-40 & MO, 291 MO-5 #5, New Franklin, MO 65274+1660-848-2649
- You Call We Haul Auto SalvageSmithton, MO · ~32 mi from California30781 State Hwy HH, Smithton, MO 65350+1660-827-3118
- Hi-Tech Auto Body And TowingKaiser, MO · ~33 mi from California435 State Hwy 42, Kaiser, MO 65047+1573-348-9070hitechbody.com
- Boat salvage yard and partsSunrise Beach, MO · ~34 mi from California150 Lamp Drive, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079+1573-388-1828facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589304913523
- Mid-Mo Auto Salvage & RecyclingFayette, MO · ~36 mi from California471 MO-240, Fayette, MO 65248+1660-248-0161
- Don's Truck Towing & Truck WashSedalia, MO · ~38 mi from California4735 S Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301+1660-202-8119donstrucktowing.com
- InMotion TowingSedalia, MO · ~38 mi from California4207 S Limit Ave suite a, Sedalia, MO 65301+1660-951-1144inmotiontow.com
- AutoPartsGTSSedalia, MO · ~39 mi from California21996 Raime Ln, Sedalia, MO 65301+1660-829-9177autopartsgts.com/pages/contact
- Dependable Automotive in GreenviewCamdenton, MO · ~39 mi from California74 MO-7, Camdenton, MO 65020+1573-873-5644dependableplus1.com
- B & J Auto SalvageLinn Creek, MO · ~39 mi from California619 Midway Dr, Linn Creek, MO 65052+1573-346-7299
- Hwy 65 SalvageCole Camp, MO · ~40 mi from California10883 US-65, Cole Camp, MO 65325+1660-221-5507
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the California city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
California junkyard questions
Junkyards in California, MO
This page lists 21 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of California, 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 California?
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 Missouri (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $325 median instant offer (middle half $225–$475, 1,043 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in California
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your California 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 California, MO?
21 businesses within about 40 miles of California are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Yellow Iron Salvage (~17 mi).
Salvage yards near California, MO
Listings within about 40 miles of California with "salvage" in their business name include Yellow Iron Salvage (~17 mi), K&M Auto Salvage, LLC (~26 mi), Barnes Auto Salvage (~28 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.
California junkyard options
None of the 21 businesses we list near California name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near California that buy or tow junk vehicles include Yellow Iron Salvage (~17 mi), Miller Iron & Metal (~20 mi), Gold Star Recycling (~20 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 California
None of the 21 businesses we list near California name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near California that buy or tow junk vehicles include Yellow Iron Salvage (~17 mi), Miller Iron & Metal (~20 mi), Gold Star Recycling (~20 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 California
Listings within about 40 miles of California with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Gold Star Recycling (~20 mi), A-1 Auto Recyclers (~26 mi), Mid-Mo Auto Salvage & Recycling (~36 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 California pay for a car?
Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across Missouri (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $325 median instant offer (middle half $225–$475, 1,043 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Do I need a title to sell to a junkyard in Missouri?
Missouri expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Missouri Department of Revenue replaces it (Form 108).