Charlottesville accounts for 0.5% of the licensed salvage dealers and demolishers in Virginia. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 22902 (1), 22901 (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 salvage yards in Charlottesville 2
Licensed salvage dealers and demolishers, first inside the city, then nearby towns. Demolishers crush and scrap cars; salvage dealers buy wrecks and sell parts. Ask what they take and pay when you call.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gerdau | 100 Meade Ave, Charlottesville 22901 | — |
| Harry A Wrights Inc | 1320 E Market St, Charlottesville 22902 | (434) 295-9191 |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Charlottesville 16
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M Service & Salvage Yard Inc | 229 M & M Road, Ruckersville 22968 | ~18 mi | (434) 985-2559 |
| Clores Repair Shop | 15419 James Madison Hwy, Gordonsville 22942 | ~20 mi | (540) 672-5509 |
| Bradley's Used Truck | 391 Eastside Hwy, Waynesboro 22980 | ~20 mi | (540) 943-2218 |
| Recycle Management LLC | 715 North Bayard Avenue, Waynesboro 22980 | ~20 mi | (540) 221-2631 |
| Gassman Automotive Products Ltd | 184 N Bayard Ave, Waynesboro 22980 | ~20 mi | (540) 949-8764 |
| Mt View Auto Sales | 212 G West Main St, Waynesboro 22980 | ~20 mi | (540) 943-8083 |
| New Tech Auto Sales | 920 Alexander Lane, Waynesboro 22980 | ~20 mi | (540) 946-6563 |
| Carz Inc | 1864 East Side Hwy, Crimora 24431 | ~20 mi | (540) 941-8354 |
| Southern Auto Part LLC | 3088 Three Notch Rd, Louisa 23093 | ~27 mi | (434) 531-6065 |
| Shenandoah Auto Salvage LLC | 157 Diggs Lane, Stuarts Draft 24477 | ~27 mi | (540) 943-2300 |
| Specialized Cycle Service | 1985 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Stuarts Draft 24477 | ~27 mi | (540) 337-1159 |
| J S Miller Trucking | 14292 Rockingham Pike, Elkton 22827 | ~28 mi | (540) 421-2636 |
| Knights Salvage | 3309 East Point Road, Elkton 22827 | ~28 mi | (540) 578-3906 |
| Carall_Llc | 9850 Bond Ln, McGaheysville 22840 | ~29 mi | (540) 908-1322 |
| Orange Recycling | 19087 Lahore Road, Orange 22960 | ~30 mi | (540) 847-5865 |
| Va Equipment Distributors Inc | 301 Madison Rd, Orange 22960 | ~30 mi | (540) 672-5625 |
Got towed in Charlottesville?
- Call the police non-emergency number posted on the tow-away sign; Virginia requires it on every sign, and the tow operator has to notify the police right away.
- Unless Charlottesville or its county sets different limits, a no-consent tow of a passenger car can't cost more than $210 for the hookup and initial tow, plus $30 for nights, weekends or holidays (no more than twice).
- There's no storage charge for the first 24 hours, and if you get there before the car is actually towed away, the most they can charge is $25.
- Charges above the company's posted rates can't be collected.
Full guide: towed in Virginia →
Charlottesville questions
How many junkyards are in Charlottesville?
2 licensed salvage dealers and demolishers list a street address in Charlottesville, and 16 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Charlottesville without a title?
For an older car, often yes: Virginia lets a licensed auto recycler demolish a vehicle at least 10 model years older than the current model year without a title, after the DMV checks theft and lien records. Newer cars need the title. See our Virginia no-title guide.
How much can a tow company charge in Charlottesville?
Unless the city or county sets its own limits, $210 for the hookup and initial tow of a passenger car without your consent, plus up to $30 for nights, weekends or holidays (no more than twice). No storage charge for the first 24 hours. See towed in Virginia.
What if I catch the tow truck in Charlottesville?
If you're there and move the car before it's actually towed, it can't be towed, and the fee can't be more than $25 unless a local ordinance sets a different limit.
Listings: The Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board and DMV list of licensed salvage dealers and demolishers, updated October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.