Gary accounts for 2.5% of the auto salvage yards in Indiana. 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 Gary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I-80 Auto Parts and Sales | 3349 Burr St, Gary 46406 | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Pauls Auto Yard | 7100 W 15th Ave, Gary 46406 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Gary 10
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Auto Recyclers Inc | 105 Industrial Rd, Hammond 46320 | ~5 mi | — |
| Pick N Pull Auto Dismantlers | 2015 Summer St, Hammond 46320 | ~5 mi | — |
| Pauls Auto Yard Inc - Lake Station | 1501 Lake St, Lake Station 46405 | ~8 mi | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Pauls Auto Yard | 6530 Broadway, Merrillville 46410 | ~9 mi | — |
| Wild Bills Incorporated | 4431 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville 46410 | ~9 mi | — |
| Stans Body Shop & Towing Inc | 7967 Wicker Ave, St. John 46373 | ~12 mi | — |
| Archies Auto Recycling Incorporated | 818 N CR 360 W, Valparaiso 46385 | ~18 mi | — |
| Metro Auto Parts | 2155 W Lincoln Wy, Valparaiso 46385 | ~18 mi | — |
| Sms Pauls Auto Yard LLC | 651 W SR 2, Westville 46391 | ~26 mi | — |
| Lkq Great Lakes Corporation | 728 W US Hwy 20, Michigan City 46360 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Gary?
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.
Gary questions
How many junkyards are in Gary?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in Gary, and 10 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Do Gary junkyards need the title to buy my car?
Most licensed yards need the title or another ownership document the state accepts, and they'll ask for your ID. Call ahead and ask what paperwork they require before you tow the car over.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Gary?
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.