Maryland · Updated October 29, 2026

Junkyards That Buy Junk Cars in Baltimore

1 yard in the Baltimore area has told us, through its name, website or customer reviews, that it buys junk, wrecked or non-running cars. 1 of them also buys scrap metal, which is what most junk cars are worth to a yard: the price follows the weight of the car and the day's steel price. Together they have 548 Google reviews averaging 3.9 stars. Another 12 salvage and scrap yards, listed further down, usually buy whole vehicles too; we haven't confirmed it for each one, so call first. Offers vary a lot between yards, so call two or three with the year, make, model and whether it runs, and compare before you hand over the title.

Before you call

  1. Find the title. Yards want it in your name; if it's lost, ask the yard what it accepts and get a duplicate from the DMV if needed.
  2. Note the year, make, model, mileage, and whether it starts and drives. Every quote starts with those.
  3. Call two or three yards and compare offers. Ask whether the price includes towing and whether it can change on pickup.
  4. Take your plates off, clear out your belongings, and cancel the insurance once the car is gone.
  5. Bring a photo ID when the yard comes, and get a receipt or bill of sale showing the sale date and the yard's name.

Confirmed junk car buyers (1)

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  1. Pick Your Part - Erdman

    Self-serve yard · Baltimore, MD

    3.9548 reviews

    6201 Erdman Ave

    • Self-serve
    • Buys junk cars
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

Salvage and scrap yards that usually buy vehicles

We haven't confirmed that these buy junk cars, but salvage yards and scrap metal dealers generally take whole vehicles for parts or scrap. Call first, and tell us what they say.

  1. Pick Your Part - Hawkins Point

    Self-serve yard · Baltimore, MD

    4.3642 reviews

    2801 Hawkins Point Rd

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  2. Pick Your Part - Mount Airy

    Self-serve yard · Mt Airy, MD

    4.1415 reviews

    3923 Twin Arch Rd

    • Self-serve
    • Online inventory
    • Parts warranty
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices · well organized

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  3. Pick Your Part - Edgewood

    Self-serve yard · Edgewood, MD

    3.7270 reviews

    1706 Pulaski Hwy

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: huge selection

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  4. Maryland Recycle Co Inc

    Scrap yard · Rosedale, MD

    4.3162 reviews

    8920 Yellow Brick Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (410) 780-3060 Details

  5. Sims Metal

    Auto wrecker · Baltimore, MD

    4.5104 reviews

    4300 Pulaski Hwy

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (410) 522-1774 Details

  6. Sims Metal

    Scrap yard · Baltimore, MD

    4.4103 reviews

    909 Millington Ave #442

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · huge selection · rude staff

    Call (410) 947-8000 Details

  7. Maryland Recycle Co Inc

    Scrap yard · Glen Burnie, MD

    4.198 reviews

    200 8th Ave NW

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: overpriced · helpful staff

    Call (410) 760-9088 Details

  8. WPN Recycling Company

    Scrap yard · Curtis Bay Industrial Area, MD

    4.291 reviews

    5101 Andard Ave

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: overpriced · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (410) 685-2125 Details

  9. Maryland Recycle

    Scrap yard · Elkridge, MD

    4.477 reviews

    5618 Furnace Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (410) 796-0760 Details

  10. Decker's Salvage Co Inc

    Scrap yard · Baltimore, MD

    3.774 reviews

    2200 Berlin St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (410) 752-2546 Details

  11. Joppa Salvage

    Scrap yard · Joppatowne, MD

    3.870 reviews

    420 Pulaski Hwy

    • Buys scrap

    Call (410) 679-1079 Details

  12. Maryland Recycle

    Scrap yard · Forest Hill, MD

    4.666 reviews

    343 Granary Rd G

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (410) 836-0070 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated Pick Your Part - Erdman 3.9★ · 548 reviews Top scrap buyer Pick Your Part - Erdman 548 reviews

Frequently asked questions

Which junkyards in Baltimore buy junk cars?

1 yard in the Baltimore, MD area is confirmed to buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars: Pick Your Part - Erdman. Most salvage yards and scrap metal dealers also buy whole vehicles, so Pick Your Part - Hawkins Point, Pick Your Part - Mount Airy, and Pick Your Part - Edgewood are worth a call too.

How much do junkyards in Baltimore pay for a junk car?

It depends on the car's weight, the day's scrap steel price, and whether it runs or has parts the yard can resell. A complete car that doesn't run usually brings a few hundred dollars; a running car or one with in-demand parts brings more. Offers differ between yards, so get two or three quotes with the year, make, model and condition before you decide.

What do I need to sell a junk car in Baltimore?

The title in your name and a government-issued photo ID. Take the plates off and clear out your belongings first. If you've lost the title, ask the yard what it accepts: some states let older vehicles go on a registration or bill of sale, and your DMV can issue a duplicate title.

What's the best-rated junk car buyer in Baltimore?

Pick Your Part - Erdman is rated 3.9 stars from 548 Google reviews.

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