A map pin can't tell you whether a yard takes a trunk full of aluminum cans and copper pipe or only buys whole vehicles — and the two are priced completely differently. Every yard tagged here states on its own site that it buys scrap from the public by weight. Posted prices move weekly with the commodity market and differ by state, so treat any number you read online as a starting point and confirm by phone the morning you haul.
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Alliance Steel
81 St Anthony Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418-1243
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K&K Metal Recycling
1728 2nd St N, Minneapolis, MN 55411-3408
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Leder Bros Metal Co
3240 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Northern Metal Recycling Scrappy's
1803 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55411-3409
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Re-Alliance Iron & Metal
1508 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55411-3405
Mankato 3
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Alter Metal Recycling
804 N Industrial Rd, Mankato, MN 56001-3009
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B.E.I. Metal Recycling
1705 Beaver Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
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Mankato Iron & Metal
215 Elm St W, Mankato, MN 56001-2940
St Paul 3
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Alter Metal Recycling
780 Barge Channel Rd, St Paul, MN 55107
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Junk Cars Service MN
1665 Bush Ave, St Paul, MN 55106
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Metro Metals Recycling
2576 Doswell Ave, St Paul, MN 55108-1519
Hamel 2
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MN Towing & Sell A Junker
22105 Horseshoe Trail, Hamel, MN 55340
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MNTowing.com & SellAJunker.com
17201 113th Ave N, Suite 102, Hamel, MN 55369
Saginaw 2
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Marks Salvage & Recycling Cash 4 Junk Autos
8089 Highway 2, Saginaw, MN 55779
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Mark’s Salvage and Auto Parts
8089 Hwy 2 , Saginaw, MN 55779
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EMR Northern Metal Recycling Saint Paul Dock & Terminal
1031 Childs Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55106
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EMR St Paul (Northern Metal Recycling)
521 Barge Channel Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55107
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French Lake Auto Parts
3531 County Road 3 NW, Annandale, MN 55302-3515
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Anoka 1
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Alter Metal Recycling
2905 N Ferry St, Anoka, MN 55303-1149
Backus 1
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Pine River Iron & Metal
1836 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435-2527
Becker 1
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EMR Northern Metal Recycling
12432 Energy Dr SE, Becker, MN 55308-6600
Blaine 1
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Dem-Con Metal Recycling
3360 99th Ct NE, Blaine, MN 55449-6902
Chaska 1
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Carver County Environmental Services
600 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318-2102
Clarks Grove 1
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I-35 Auto Recycling
29258 County Road 45, Clarks Grove, MN 56016-4089
Dent 1
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DC Metal Recycling
201 MN-108, Dent, MN 56528-2813
Detroit Lakes 1
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Lakes Iron & Metal
500 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2950
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-11:30am
Dodge Center 1
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McNeilus Steel Recycling
420 5th St SE, Dodge Center, MN 55927-9190
Eveleth 1
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OSI Environmental Inc
300 Fayal Rd, Eveleth, MN 55734
Fergus Falls 1
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Sigelman Steel and Recycling
702 19th St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-3876
Forest Lake 1
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King Core and Metals Recycling
15444 Hornsby St NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025-8116
Glenwood 1
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EMR Northern Metal Recycling Glenwood
900 18th Ave NE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Hopkins 1
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Express Metals
8094 Excelsior Blvd E, Hopkins, MN 55343-3415
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Jordan 1
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Auto Disposal Services
212 2nd St E Ste 107, Jordan, MN 55352-1450
Lakeville 1
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CW Metals
21675 Hamburg Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044-8474
Mapleton 1
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B and R Auto and Truck Salvage
15930 State Highway 22, Mapleton, MN 56065-9423
Fri 8am-4pm
Marshall 1
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Alter Metal Recycling - Marshall
703 E Fairview St, Marshall, MN 56258-1174
Milaca 1
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Milaca Iron & Metal
11713 180th St, Milaca, MN 56353-3340
Monticello 1
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CW Metals
9696 Fallon Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362-8316
New Ulm 1
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New Ulm Steel
218 19th St S, New Ulm, MN 56073-2200
Owatonna 1
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Owatonna Metal Recycling Inc
1210 Industrial Rd NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Plymouth 1
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Luminaire Environmental and Technologies
14930 28th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447-4823
Saint Cloud 1
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EMR St. Cloud (Northern Metal Recycling)
119 6th Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Sauk Centre 1
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Kens Iron Salvage & Recycling Inc
11194 225th Ave Sauk, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Shakopee 1
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Dem-Con Metal Recycling
13142 Dem Con Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Phillips Iron and Metal
1107 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701-1143
Waconia 1
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Auto Disposal Services
350 S Birch St, Waconia, MN 55387-1808
Also in Minnesota
- Junkyards that Buy Cars31
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You15
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory12
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing12
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers7
Good to know
What are current scrap metal prices?
Yards set their own buy prices and move them weekly with the commodity market, so there is no national figure. As a rough order of magnitude in 2026: steel and light iron pay cents per pound, aluminum cans a few tens of cents per pound, and clean copper a few dollars per pound. Prices also vary by state and by how clean and sorted your material is — call the yard the day you plan to haul and ask for their current posted price.
Do scrap yards pay cash?
Many do, but not everywhere: several states restrict cash payouts for scrap metal transactions and require a check, prepaid card or bank transfer, often with a waiting period for catalytic converters and certain nonferrous metals. Every yard is required to record your photo ID either way. Ask about payment method when you call for prices.
What scrap metal is worth the most money?
Per pound, copper pays best — clean bright wire and copper tubing top the list, followed by brass and insulated wire. Catalytic converters are priced per unit rather than by weight and can be worth far more than the metal in them. Steel and light iron pay the least per pound but make up the bulk of most loads.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Minnesota. You can browse 46 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.
Who gives the most cash for junk cars?
High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Minnesota. With 46 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.