Philadelphia accounts for 5.0% of the auto salvage yards in Pennsylvania. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 19153 (7), 19135 (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 Philadelphia 8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Used Auto Parts Essington Ave Fac | 6544 Essington Ave, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| B & L Auto Parts 61st Street Fac | 3404 S 61st St, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| Big Head Auto Salvage | 3511 S 61st St, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| Dave's Delaware Valley Passyunk Ave Fac | 6159 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| Essington Ave Auto Parts Fac | 6770 Essington Ave, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| Lkq Penn Mar W Passyunk Ave Fac | 3350 S. 61 St, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
| Orthodox Auto Unruh Ave Fac | 5247 Unruh Ave, Philadelphia 19135 | — |
| Steve's Auto Parts II S 61st Fac | 3331 South 61st Street, Philadelphia 19153 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Philadelphia 4
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossi Auto Salvage King of Prussia Fac | 1700 Dekalb St, King of Prussia 19406 | ~16 mi | — |
| Al's Auto Trevose Facility | 4339 Old Lincoln Hwy, Trevose 19053 | ~22 mi | — |
| Joe Mattero Recycling Lansdale Fac | 316 W 7th St, Lansdale 19446 | ~23 mi | — |
| Blittersdorfs Used Auto Parts Toughkenamon Fac | 1019 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon 19374 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Philadelphia?
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.
Philadelphia questions
How many junkyards are in Philadelphia?
8 auto salvage yards list a street address in Philadelphia, and 4 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Philadelphia without a title?
If the car has a title, you sign it over to the scrap metal processor, and no notary is needed. If the title is lost or destroyed and the car is on your property, Pennsylvania law still lets you transfer it to a scrap processor, which handles the PennDOT paperwork with you. See our Pennsylvania no-title guide.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Philadelphia?
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.