Riverside accounts for 0.5% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 92507 (1), 92509 (1). Addresses come from federal EPA records, which don't guarantee a yard is still open or what it buys, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and salvage yards in Riverside 2
Auto salvage yards with an active stormwater permit on file with the U.S. EPA (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts), first inside the city, then nearby towns. These federal records don't include phone numbers, so look the yard up or call ahead before you go.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Auto Salvage Inc | 1926 Spruce St, Riverside 92507 | — |
| Lkq Pick A Part | 3760 Pyrite St, Riverside 92509 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Riverside 55
The 25 closest are shown. Search a ZIP above to see the rest.
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better Bid Ca LLC | 2821 S Industrial Dr Unit B, Bloomington 92316 | ~4 mi | — |
| American Recycling International Inc | 221 E Santa Ana Ave, Rialto 92316 | ~4 mi | — |
| Rialto Auto & Truck Dismantler | 2821 Industrial Dr, Bloomington 92316 | ~4 mi | — |
| American Recycling International DBA Lkq Pick Your Part Fontana | 15228 Boyle Ave, Fontana 92337 | ~7 mi | — |
| General Auto Dismantler | 10625 Redwood Ave, Fontana 92337 | ~7 mi | — |
| Ask Auto Dismantlers | 14717 Whittram Ave, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Bearup Motor Corporation | 15864 Arrow Blvd, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Dans Truck and Auto Inc | 14985 Whittram Ave, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Foothill and Juniper | 16666 Foothill Blvd, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| K/P Auto Dismantlers Inc | 15295 Whittram Ave, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Kars Auto Wrecking | 15614 1/2 Arrow Route, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| M & P Auto Dismantler | 15666 Arrow Rt Hwy, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Skunks Auto & Truck Parts | 14657 Whittram Ave, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Svt Enterprises Inc DBA Bebes Ls3 Trucks and Auto Dismantler | 14803 Whittram Ave, Fontana 92335 | ~8 mi | — |
| Astro Auto Parts | 527 E Mill St, San Bernardino 92408 | ~9 mi | — |
| Crossroads Auto | 12421 Riverside Ave Unit D, Mira Loma 91752 | ~9 mi | — |
| Number One Auto Dismantling | 1941 W 4th St, San Bernardino 92411 | ~9 mi | — |
| First Student Inc 20415E | 844 E 9th St, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| Lkq Midnight Truck and Auto Recyclers and Pick A Part San Bernardino | 434 E 6th St, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| Qwik Parts Auto Salvage | 330 E 6th St, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| R & F Auto Inc | 275 Muscott St, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| Resource Auto Salvage Inc | 8014 Cooley St, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| Tapatio Auto & Truck Wrecking Inc | 827 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino 92410 | ~10 mi | — |
| A-1 Wrecking Yard | 2015 W Stonehurst Dr, Rialto 92377 | ~11 mi | — |
| Brothers Auto Wrecking | 2091 W Stonehurst Drive Unit A, Rialto 92377 | ~11 mi | — |
Got towed in Riverside?
Call the number on the tow-away sign where you parked, or the police non-emergency line, to find out which lot has your car. Bring photo ID, proof you own the car, and a way to pay, and ask for an itemized receipt.
Under California Vehicle Code § 22658, the storage lot must be within 10 miles, take cash or a bank credit card, and charge only one day of storage if you get the car out within 24 hours. If you catch the tow before it leaves, the most they can charge is half the towing fee.
Full guide: towed in California →
Riverside questions
How many junkyards are in Riverside?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in Riverside, and 55 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Riverside without a title?
California doesn't have an age-based no-title exception like some states. If the title is lost, use DMV form REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title), and file a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability within 5 days of the sale. See our California no-title guide.
My car was towed in Riverside. What are my rights?
Under California Vehicle Code § 22658, the storage lot must be within 10 miles, take cash or a bank credit card, and charge only one day of storage if you get the car out within 24 hours. If you catch the tow before it leaves, the most they can charge is half the towing fee. See towed in California.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Riverside?
Call two or three yards on this page and ask what they pay per ton for a whole car and whether they tow. Our scrap value calculator gives you a ballpark first.
Listings: U.S. EPA facility records for auto salvage yards (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts) with an active stormwater permit, pulled October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.