Disposing of Old Cars

When automobiles are no longer worth fixing, there are ways to recover some value. This guide is about disposing of old cars.

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Disposing Junk Cars

First, let me say that metal is money. Don't throw it away just because it looks bad. That said here are a couple of options.

Haul the car or metal to a metal recycling location. You can probably find one using Yellowpages.com for your area.
Look on Craigslist and see if someone has posted an ad to buy metal. You may not get as much if they are hauling.
Call the recycling place to see if they pick up or have names of people who do.
Post your metal on Craigslist for sale.
Check local papers (trade/news).
Ask friends if they know anyone who deals with metal.
If the car is old enough, someone might buy it to restore. Post it for sale on Craigslist or a "car" site (google the type of car followed by the word CLUB). This applies to old motorcycles too.

By Suntydt from Tazewell, TN

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Junk Car Disposal

Our rural landscapes have too many junk cars (including my yard). Any one know of any creative free or low cost disposal/recycling for them? It really seems that like batteries and tires there should be a disposal fee associated with all new car purchases.

By Sally

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By standaman86 01/21/2011

You and your community could check out a junk car removal service (like: theclunkerjunker.com), that's the one I used. They actually pay you, and come and get the cars. It was a really easy way to clean up the 3 or so junkers that I sitting in my back yard. Recommended your community use the service as well and clean up the neighborhood :)

Disposing of Old Cars

How do I dispose of my old car?

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By TJ (Guest Post) 12/06/2006

We buy old and junk cars 770-985-5176

towjunkcars At hotmail.com

Getting Rid of Old Cars

I'm trying to get rid of some cars that are junk cars at my home. Neither of them run but they are good for parts. I live in Fresno, California. Can anyone help?

Yvonne Garcia

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By CharlesTucker 01/01/2011

I used http://theclunkerjunker.com just before Christmas to get rid of my old accord. Great service, and they will either give you cash, or write off as a donation. good luck!

Junk Car Removal Near Seattle Washington

I have an old 1990 Toyota Corolla sitting in my yard with a blown engine. I'd really like to just get rid of this thing, not sure anyone will buy it. Does anyone have any recommendation on scrap car removers in WA?

By Nancy from Seattle, WA

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By cdoss 07/19/2010

I live in Ohio so the market may be different but I recently sold a car with a blown engine on craigslist. I had several scrap yards contact me wanting to pay me $100 and haul the car away. I held out for the $500 I was asking as the body/interior were in perfect shape. I eventually got it from a man looking to repair his car with parts from mine.

Junk Car Disposal

Our rural landscapes have too many junk cars (including my yard). Any one know of any creative free or low cost disposal/recycling for them? It really seems that for batteries and tires there should be a disposal fee associated with all new car purchases.

Sally M.

Vocational school

Try contacting the local Vocational school. Sometimes they'll take junk cars to practice with. Also a lot of junk yards will tow away and even pay you a small ($25 or so) fee for the junk car as they will sell the parts.

Bernadette (12/01/2000)

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donate them to charity

If they are still running donate them to charity, Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc. If not check with junk yards or a school that teaches auto repair, both mechanical and body.

Helpful Reader (12/01/2000)

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check your local Cancer Society

To get rid of junk cars, check your local Cancer Society. In most areas, they will come and pick up you car, for free, to auction off and raise money for their cause. You can also use it as a tax deduction. If they don't do it in your area, check with other organizations. I know there are about 6 in my area that you can donate used (non- running) cars to.

Carri Ann (12/01/2000)

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Most local fire and rescue squads...

Most local fire and rescue squads will gladly haul away your old cars to practice rescue techniques on them. They will even give you a receipt for a tax deductible donation.

Lori (12/01/2000)

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Girl Scouts

We got rid of an old car by calling up the Girl Scouts and donating it to them. They sent a tow truck and left a receipt to use for charitable tax deduction. I have no idea what they do with the cars, but they wanted it, running or not!

Tipsy (12/01/2000)

By admin2

RE: Junk Car Disposal

You can try junk-yard.org. They'll tow your junk car from any area in the U.S. (08/10/2005)

By Junk Car

RE: Junk Car Disposal

Try JunkMyCar.com. They are one of the top rated junk car removal companies and are with the BBB. (08/20/2007)

By Carl

RE: Junk Car Disposal

If you have a trailer you could haul it yourself to any near by recycling center like iron and paper. They pay $7.50 per pound. So on a 3,000 pound car you could make $300 extra dollars for spending money. You can also take any car batteries to your recycling center and they sell for $3.00 each. But if you do not want the extra cash because you feel it's time and trouble, then advertise on your local radio station that you want it picked up free of charge. And you will get numerous people wanting to pick it up especially junk yards. Because they will make money off of it by selling it for parts. Junk yards make good money from that. Put a sign on the car too that says "Free Take It Away!". It will soon be gone. (10/21/2007)

By theseamstress

RE: Junk Car Disposal

nwautorecyclers.com is who recently took care of a few cars for me. They are fast and free! (12/20/2007)

By guest

RE: Junk Car Disposal

I live in Houston and called these guys. They were very nice. I called on a Monday morning and they picked my old junk car up on Monday afternoon. They also paid me more then the other local junk buyers were offering. I would highly suggest using them. If you are in the Houston area:

http://www.houstonjunkcar.com/ (05/16/2008)

By Sherry

RE: Junk Car Disposal

We at WOTMF are a charity that accepts cars, trucks, or boats. By donating you will receive a tax deduction. We will tow your donation for free. http://wotmf.com (07/09/2009)

By wotmf

RE: Junk Car Disposal

I just got rid of my 1990 Toyota corolla with a blown engine. I didn't feel like selling it, too much of a hassle. I used http://theclunkerjunker.com. I was very happy with their service. (07/17/2010)

By NancyB56