Oakland area · California · Updated October 29, 2026

Junkyards & Salvage Yards in Richmond, CA

We list 5 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in Richmond, CA, about 12 miles from downtown Oakland. Of those, 2 are self-serve u-pull-it yards and 3 buy scrap metal. Together they have 857 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars. The wider Oakland area has 37 yards. Hours and policies change, so call ahead before you go.

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  1. Pick-n-Pull

    Self-serve yard · Richmond, CA

    3.8649 reviews

    1015 Market Ave

    • Self-serve
    • Online inventory
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (510) 233-7341 Details

  2. American Iron & Metal Co

    Self-serve yard · Richmond, CA

    3.890 reviews

    1050 Brookside Dr

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Domestic

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · quick service

    Call (510) 233-0440 Details

  3. Action Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Richmond, CA

    4.166 reviews

    385 Pittsburg Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 236-2488 Details

  4. Sims Metal - Richmond, CA

    Scrap yard · Richmond, CA

    4.251 reviews

    600 S 4th St

    • Buys scrap
    • Online inventory

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (510) 412-5300 Details

  5. A P Truck Salvage

    Salvage yard · Richmond, CA

    5.01 reviews

    561 W Gertrude Ave

    • Trucks

    Details

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Highest rated Sims Metal - Richmond, CA 4.2★ · 51 reviews Most-reviewed self-serve Pick-n-Pull 649 reviews Top scrap buyer American Iron & Metal Co 90 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many junkyards are in Richmond, CA?

We list 5 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in Richmond. The most-reviewed are Pick-n-Pull, American Iron & Metal Co, and Action Metal Recycling.

Which Richmond junkyards let you pull your own parts?

Self-serve (u-pull-it) yards in Richmond include Pick-n-Pull and American Iron & Metal Co.

Are any junkyards in Richmond open on Sunday?

Yes. Pick-n-Pull list Sunday hours on Google.

What's the best-rated junkyard in Richmond?

Sims Metal - Richmond, CA is rated 4.2 stars from 51 Google reviews.

Are there more junkyards near Richmond?

Yes. The Oakland area has 37 yards in all; the closest other cities we cover are San Leandro (7) and Hayward (8).

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