Schenectady accounts for 0.8% of the licensed dismantlers and scrap processors in New York. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 12306 (2), 12303 (1), 12305 (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 Schenectady 4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Auto Auctions | 1210 Kings Rd, Schenectady 12303 | — |
| Tri City Recycling LLC | 201 Edison Avenue, Schenectady 12305 | — |
| Villano Auto Bros | 550 Notre Dame St, Schenectady 12306 | — |
| Ys Catalytic Recycling LLC | 500 Sterling Av Ste1, Schenectady 12306 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Schenectady 33
The 25 closest are shown. Search a ZIP above to see the rest.
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&A Auto Salvage Inc | 19 Maple Av, Glenville 12302 | ~4 mi | — |
| Copart Auto Auctions | 1916 Central Ave, Albany 12205 | ~5 mi | — |
| Ys Catalytic Recycling LLC | 70 Railroad Ave, Albany 12205 | ~8 mi | — |
| Catalytic Recovery and Recycling Corp | 5469 Duanesburg Rd, Duanesburg 12056 | ~9 mi | — |
| Lake Auto Parts Inc | 503 Schauber Rd, Ballston Lake 12019 | ~9 mi | (518) 399-9797 |
| Capital Auto Recycling LLC | 8 Anderson Dr, Albany 12205 | ~11 mi | — |
| Nathan H Kelman Inc | 41 Euclid St, Cohoes 12047 | ~12 mi | — |
| Empire Recycling Hudson Metal Divison | 11 N Ferry St, Albany 12207 | ~13 mi | — |
| Dunston Bros Inc | 2468 Delaware Tpke, Voorheesville 12186 | ~13 mi | — |
| Rensselaer Iron & Steel Inc | Pb246 35 Riverside, Rensselaer 12144 | ~14 mi | (518) 465-1484 |
| Ben Weitsman of Albany LLC | 300 Smith Blvd, Port of Albany 12202 | ~14 mi | — |
| Sims Metal Management | 184 Port Road South, Albany 12202 | ~15 mi | — |
| Mannys Auto Parts | 465 Truax Rd, Amsterdam 12010 | ~15 mi | — |
| Kneers Towing and Auto Parts LLC | 332 Moonlawn Rd, Troy 12180 | ~18 mi | — |
| Plan It Waste and Recycling Inc | 274 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 12020 | ~18 mi | — |
| Zabels Auto Repair | 127 Zabel Hill Rd, Feura Bush 12067 | ~18 mi | — |
| Metro Metals Recycling LLC | 434 Sodeman Rd, Middle Grove 12850 | ~20 mi | — |
| Pond Hill Rd Salvage | Pobx192 Pond Hill Rd, Rnsslrvll 12147 | ~21 mi | — |
| Hallenbeck Bros Auto Salvage | PO Bx 16 Rt 30A, Sloansville 12160 | ~22 mi | — |
| A&S Garage | 4894 St Rt 30 Ste 1, Schoharie 12157 | ~22 mi | — |
| Town Line Auto | 6501 Cty Rt32 Pobx10, Greenville 12083 | ~22 mi | — |
| McMullen Motors | 120 McMullen Dr, Sprakers 12166 | ~23 mi | — |
| J Duncan&Sons Automotive | 681 County Rte 351, Medusa 12120 | ~23 mi | — |
| Mountain View Exchng Sales & Srvices Inc | Rt 30 Rd 1 Pobx 109, Middleburgh 12122 | ~24 mi | — |
| Cornells Used Auto Parts LLC | 62 S Greenfield Rd, Greenfield Ctr 12833 | ~24 mi | — |
Got towed in Schenectady?
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.
Schenectady questions
How many junkyards are in Schenectady?
4 DMV-licensed dismantlers and scrap processors list a street address in Schenectady, and 33 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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.