Updated October 2026

Junkyards & Salvage Yards in Minnesota

We list 47 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in Minnesota. The biggest concentrations are around Minneapolis. That includes 2 self-serve and 21 scrap metal buyers.

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YardCityTypeRatingReviews
Jellison's Auto Parts Andover Used auto parts store 3.8 225
Certified Auto Recyclers Andover Used auto parts store 4.3 144
French Lake Auto Parts, Inc. Annandale Auto parts store 4.3 286
Larry's Auto Salvage LLC Annandale Auto parts store 4.5 44
Merritt's Auto Recycling Brooklyn Center Auto wrecker 4.9 54
I-35 Auto Recycling Clarks Grove Junkyard 3.9 52
U-Pull R-Parts East Bethel Self-serve 4.5 1,313
A-Abco Fridley Auto Parts Fridley Auto parts store 3.5 1,171
Copart - Minneapolis North Ham Lake Auto auction 3.4 309
Cash for Junkers MN Ham Lake Junkyard 4.8 111
Express Metals Hopkins Scrap metal dealer 4.2 164
Auto Disposal Services Jordan Junkyard 4.9 247
Metro Auto Salvage, Inc. Lakeville Auto parts store 4.1 139
Balow's Highway 7 Auto Salvage Lester Prairie Used auto parts store 3.6 78
Sell A Junker / Maple Grove Recycling Maple Grove Auto wrecker 4.7 201
EMR Northern Metal Recycling Maple Grove Recycling center 4.1 165
Schaefer Auto Recycling Center Menahga Recycling center 4.4 12
Sam's Auto Parts Minneapolis Used auto parts store 4.0 154
Eureka Recycling Minneapolis Recycling center 2.0 133
K&K Metal Recycling, LLC Minneapolis Recycling center 4.2 122
Northern Metal Recycling EMR Minneapolis Junkyard 4.0 83
ReUse Warehouse Minneapolis Building materials supplier 4.5 71
Libson Twin City Auto & Truck Parts and Service Minneapolis Auto parts store 4.1 41
ReAlliance Iron & Metal Minneapolis Scrap metal dealer 3.7 20
Veit Disposal Twin Cities Transfer Station Minneapolis Recycling center 4.5 12
Alliance Recycling Group Minneapolis Recycling center 3.9 8
Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility Minneapolis Recycling center 3.0 8
Auto Recycle Center Minneapolis Recycling center 4.0 6
Sand's Auto Minneapolis Junkyard 3.5 2
Diversified Logistics Group Minneapolis Transportation service – 0
Scrap Metal Processors, Inc. New Hope Scrap metal dealer 3.4 11
Lund's Auto Ramsey Used auto parts store 4.1 32
U Pull R Parts Rosemount Self-serve 4.4 1,503
aaa auto parts Rosemount Salvage yard 4.3 430
Olive autosalvage Shakopee Auto parts store 1.3 20
A-ABCO FRIDLEY RECYCLED AUTO PARTS Spring Lake Park Used auto parts store 4.0 404
Ace Auto Parts St Paul Used auto parts store 4.2 927
Soowys Corp St Paul Junkyard 4.3 651
Atlas Used Auto Parts St Paul Used auto parts store 4.1 345
Metro Metals Recycling St Paul Recycling center 3.8 165
EMR St Paul (Northern Metal Recycling) St Paul Recycling center 4.0 139
Apex Auto Salvage St Paul Auto parts store 4.5 134
Carl Bolander and sons co. Concrete Recycling Inc St Paul Recycling center 4.8 33
Converter King St Paul Scrap metal dealer 4.5 32
Close Call Auto Salvage (Formerly Isanti Auto Parts) Stanchfield Used auto parts store 4.6 134
Auto Disposal Services Waconia Junkyard 5.0 252
Auto Recycle Center Zimmerman Recycling center 4.8 5

Frequently asked questions

How many junkyards are in Minnesota?

We list 47 junkyards, salvage yards and scrap yards in Minnesota.

Which Minnesota cities have the most junkyards?

Minneapolis (42).

Are there u-pull-it yards in Minnesota?

Yes. Self-serve yards in Minnesota include U Pull R Parts and U-Pull R-Parts.

Do I need ID to sell scrap metal or a junk car in Minnesota?

Expect to show a government-issued photo ID. To sell a car, bring the title in your name. Title requirements for older vehicles vary by state, so ask the yard or your DMV before you go.

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