Elmira accounts for 0.6% of the licensed dismantlers and scrap processors in New York. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 14901 (2), 14903 (1). Addresses and phone numbers come straight from the state license records, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and auto dismantlers in Elmira 3
DMV-licensed vehicle dismantlers and scrap processors, first inside the city, then nearby towns. The state list doesn't include phone numbers, so we show one only where we could match it to the state's environmental facility list.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Horseheads Atmtv Recycling LLC | Bx1592 Rd1 Sears Rd, Elmira 14903 | — |
| Shulman Co Inc | 197 E Washington Ave, Elmira 14901 | — |
| W M Spiegel Sons Inc | 461 E Clinton St, Elmira 14901 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Elmira 13
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lb Auto Scrap | 11401 State Line Rd, Pine City 14871 | ~12 mi | — |
| Swarthout Recycling LLC | 1514 County Route 19, Beaver Dams 14812 | ~15 mi | — |
| Southern Tier Auto Recycling | 1225 Coon Hollow Rd, Beaver Dams 14812 | ~17 mi | — |
| William Auto Salvage | 161 Tinkham Rd, Waverly 14892 | ~19 mi | — |
| Teets & Son Scrap Metal Recycling | 738 Black Oak Rd, Newfield 14867 | ~22 mi | — |
| Jaynes Used Auto Parts In Estate of | 4111 Rte 14A, Reading Center 14876 | ~23 mi | (607) 535-2883 |
| Borden Bridge Auto Wrecking | 1440 Cornwell Rd, Addison 14801 | ~24 mi | — |
| Schuyler Wrecker Svs & Auto Parts | 4744 County Rte 4, Burdett 14818 | ~25 mi | — |
| Druker Towing LLC | 1290 Glenn Road, Dundee 14837 | ~28 mi | (607) 243-8433 |
| Perry City Automotive | Brook Rd, Trumansburg 14886 | ~28 mi | (607) 387-5892 |
| Weitsman Recycling LLC | 15 W Main St, Owego 13827 | ~29 mi | — |
| Weitsman Shredding LLC | 1 Recycle Drive, Owego 13827 | ~29 mi | — |
| Woodhull Auto Supply LLC | 5567 McCaslin Rd, Woodhull 14898 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Elmira?
New York doesn't license tow companies or storage lots statewide; cities and counties regulate them. 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.
Elmira questions
How many junkyards are in Elmira?
3 DMV-licensed dismantlers and scrap processors list a street address in Elmira, and 13 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Elmira without a title?
Yes, if the car is at least 8 model years old and worth $1,250 or less. You sign DMV form MV-35 and give a copy of your ID to a licensed dismantler, itinerant vehicle collector or scrap processor. The car can never be titled again. See our New York no-title guide.
How much is a replacement title in New York?
$20, using form MV-902, at a DMV office or by mail to the DMV Title Bureau.
Can I sell my junk car to a tow truck driver in Elmira without a title?
Not with form MV-35. The form can't be used to transfer a car to a tow truck driver, a charity or a private person; a tow driver delivering the car is only the delivery agent.
Listings: The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles list of licensed facilities (vehicle dismantlers and scrap processors), updated October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.