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.
Seattle 4
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Cash for Cars Queen Anne Junk Car Remova
1216 6th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Mon 6am-11pm, Tue 6am-11pm, Wed 6am-11pm, Thu 6am-11pm, Fri 6am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 6am-11pm
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Northern European Auto Recyclers
1440 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107-5135
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Seattle Iron and Metals Corporation
601 S Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98108-3424
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We Buy Junk Cars WA
888 Western Ave Ste 1101, Seattle, WA 98104
Spokane 3
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AA Auto Salvage
3504 S Inland Empire Way, Spokane, WA 99224
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
1114 N Ralph St, Spokane, WA 99202-4408
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
2901 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202-3856
Tacoma 3
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Calbag Metals Company
1602 Marine View Dr, Tacoma, WA 98422-4103
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Happy Hooker Hauling-cash For Junk Cars And Clunkers
1820 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421-2805
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Schnitzer Steel
1902 Marine View Dr, Tacoma, WA 98422-4108
Yakima 3
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Mayflower Metals Inc
1515 S Keys Rd, Yakima, WA 98901-9537
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Pacific Steel and Recycling Yakima
409 Butterfield Rd., Yakima, WA 98901
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Poor Boys Auto Wrecking
6331 W Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, WA 98908-4406
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Spanaway 2
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Rollins Auto Wrecking
20620 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA 98387-8103
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Spanaway Metals
19517 Mountain Highway E, Spanaway, WA 98387
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EH Metal Recycling
8801 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662-3251
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Junk Car Boys - Cash For Cars
12004 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98682
Aberdeen 1
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Pay More Recycle and Salvage
1813 Westport Rd, Aberdeen, WA 98520-6482
BRUSH PRAIRIE 1
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Junk Car Portland Cash For Cars
16710 NE 131st St, BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA 98606
Burlington 1
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Skagit River Steel & Recycling
1265 S Anacortes St., Burlington, WA 98233
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Sutter Metals
206 E Floral St, Centralia, WA 98531
Custer 1
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Sunrise salvage & Transport llc
Services Available In:, Custer, WA 98240-5100
Mon 7am-5pm, Tue 7am-5pm, Wed 7am-5pm, Thu 7am-5pm, Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-5pm
East Wenatchee 1
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Wenatchee Valley Salvage & Recycling
295 Urban Industrial Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-11:30am
Lacey 1
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Sutter Metals
109 Carpenter Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516-5676
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Braven Auto & Metals
2315 N Machias Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-9344
Mon-Sat 8:30am-4:15pm
Longview 1
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PNW Metal Recycling
3500 Hoehne Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Marysville 1
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CMR Auto & Metal Recycling
5438 47th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98270-5142
Mukilteo 1
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Ace Metal Company
11110 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA 98275-5450
Olympia 1
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Summit Auto Wrecking
1630 Southbay Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506-3529
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Othello 1
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Othello Basin Salvage & Recycling
1290 Roosevelt Ave, Othello, WA 99344
Pasco 1
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Pacific Steel
925 N Oregon Ave, Pasco, WA 99301-4243
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All Metal Recycling
124 S Albert St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Poulsbo 1
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Yank-A-Part
23719 Stottlemeyer Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370-8874
Shelton 1
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Pay More Recycle & Salvage
2278 E Brockdale Rd, Shelton, WA 98584
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Dickson Iron & Metal
907 N Dyer Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212-1007
Tumwater 1
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South Sound Steel & Recycling Inc
9546 Lathrop Industrial Dr SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Also in Washington
- Junkyards that Buy Cars35
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory14
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You12
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing8
- U-Pull-It Junkyards5
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 Washington. You can browse 36 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 Washington. With 36 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.