District of Columbia · Updated October 2026

Junkyards & Salvage Yards in Washington, DC

We list 17 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in and around Washington, DC across 14 cities. Of those, 1 is a self-serve u-pull-it yard, 8 buy scrap metal, and 1 buys junk cars. Together they have 2,465 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars. Yards are ranked by number of Google reviews. Hours and policies change, so call ahead before you go.

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  1. Friendly Auto Parts

    Used auto parts yard · Fort Washington, MD

    4.1367 reviews

    9103 Allentown Rd

    Call (301) 248-1302 Details

  2. Beltway Used Auto Parts LLC

    Salvage yard · Hyattsville, MD

    4.0330 reviews

    2421 Kenilworth Ave

    Call (301) 772-0003 Details

  3. Andy's Used Auto Parts

    Used auto parts yard · Bladensburg, MD

    3.2279 reviews

    4551 Tanglewood Dr

    • Open Sunday

    Call (301) 277-7100 Details

  4. Milestone Metals Inc

    Scrap yard · Fairfax, VA

    4.5239 reviews

    8522 Lee Hwy

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (703) 560-0016 Details

  5. Brandywine U-Pull-It

    Self-serve yard · Brandywine, MD

    3.6218 reviews

    14000 Crain Hwy

    • Self-serve

    Call (301) 372-1300 Details

  6. B&B Auto Salvage Ltd

    Salvage yard · Upper Marlboro, MD

    4.4184 reviews

    18911 Central Ave

    Call (301) 249-5111 Details

  7. Joseph Smith & Sons Inc

    Scrap yard · Capitol Heights, MD

    4.1177 reviews

    2001 Kenilworth Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (301) 773-1266 Details

  8. Potomac Metals Inc.

    Scrap yard · Springfield, VA

    4.4152 reviews

    6791 Commercial Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (703) 226-3716 Details

  9. Potomac Metals Inc

    Scrap yard · Sterling, VA

    4.495 reviews

    45655 Woodland Rd

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (703) 430-3667 Details

  10. Prince Georges Scrap

    Scrap yard · College Park, MD

    3.882 reviews

    5700 Branchville Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (301) 474-3444 Details

  11. DMV Auto Recycling

    Junkyard · Capitol Heights, MD

    5.078 reviews

    5601 Sheriff Rd

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Call (240) 971-6701 Details

  12. Karville

    Auto wrecker · Rockville, MD

    4.870 reviews

    801 E Gude Dr

    • Open Sunday

    Call (844) 417-8136 Details

  13. Frank's Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Silver Spring, MD

    4.261 reviews

    8840 Monard Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (301) 495-3009 Details

  14. RRT Metals

    Scrap yard · Falls Church, VA

    3.653 reviews

    8117 Ransell Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (703) 560-8486 Details

  15. A1 AUTO PARTS & RECYCLING

    Used auto parts yard · Hyattsville, MD

    4.150 reviews

    5225 Kilmer Pl

    Call (240) 764-8333 Details

  16. Diamond Used Auto Parts

    Used auto parts yard · Washington, DC

    3.828 reviews

    911 Franklin St NE

    Call (202) 529-0990 Details

  17. recycling at work

    Scrap yard · Washington, DC

    3.02 reviews

    1030 15th St NW

    • Buys scrap

    Call (202) 688-0600 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated DMV Auto Recycling 5.0★ · 78 reviews Most-reviewed self-serve Brandywine U-Pull-It 218 reviews Sell a junk car DMV Auto Recycling Buys junk cars

Frequently asked questions

How many junkyards are in Washington?

We list 17 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in the Washington, DC area. The most-reviewed are Friendly Auto Parts, Beltway Used Auto Parts LLC, and Andy's Used Auto Parts.

What's the difference between a junkyard, a salvage yard and a u-pull-it?

Junkyard and salvage yard mean the same thing to most people: a lot of wrecked or end-of-life vehicles sold for parts. At a full-service yard staff pull the part for you; at a self-serve u-pull-it yard you bring tools and pull it yourself for less. A scrap yard buys metal by weight for recycling.

Which Washington junkyards let you pull your own parts?

Self-serve (u-pull-it) yards in Washington include Brandywine U-Pull-It.

Which junkyards in Washington buy junk cars?

DMV Auto Recycling buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars. Have your title, year, make and model ready when you call.

Are any junkyards in Washington open on Sunday?

Yes. Andy's Used Auto Parts, Milestone Metals Inc, Potomac Metals Inc., Potomac Metals Inc, and DMV Auto Recycling list Sunday hours on Google.

What's the best-rated junkyard in Washington?

DMV Auto Recycling is rated 5.0 stars from 78 Google reviews.

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