Petersburg accounts for 1.4% of the licensed salvage dealers and demolishers in Virginia. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 23803 (5), 23805 (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 Petersburg 6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Iron & Metal | 30 Mill Rd, Petersburg 23803 | (804) 861-1900 |
| Glenn's Body Shop | 415 E Wythe Street, Petersburg 23803 | (804) 733-5087 |
| Kim Motor Co Inc | 948 East Wythe Street, Petersburg 23803 | (804) 732-8001 |
| Oak Hill Used Auto & Trk Prt Inc | 22518 Dabney Mill Rd, Petersburg 23803 | (804) 469-7179 |
| Russells Auto Truck Parts | 24513 Russell Lane, Petersburg 23803 | (804) 733-1067 |
| Sams Auto LLC | 2932 S Crater Road, Petersburg 23805 | (804) 712-4731 |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Petersburg 59
The 25 closest are shown. Search a ZIP above to see the rest.
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal's Inc | 101 Boulevard, Colonial Heights 23834 | ~7 mi | (804) 526-3333 |
| The Auto Store | 3626 Boulevard Swd, Colonial Heights 23834 | ~7 mi | (804) 526-7577 |
| Circle Auto Recycling Inc | 4855 Puddledock Road, Prince George 23875 | ~11 mi | (804) 732-9253 |
| Harrells Towing & Used Auto Parts | 6215 Middle Rd, Prince George 23875 | ~11 mi | (804) 458-4147 |
| Action Auto Parts | 1001 Hercules Rd, Hopewell 23860 | ~14 mi | (804) 458-0091 |
| Northern Auto | 915 W. City Point Rd, Hopewell 23860 | ~14 mi | (804) 781-2995 |
| Zuskin Auto Sales | 4700 County Dr, Disputanta 23842 | ~14 mi | (804) 733-5758 |
| Roscoe's Hauling & Salvage Co. LLC | 4404 Castlewood Rd, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 464-7448 |
| B.D. Auto Repairs, LLC | 4218 Richmond Hwy, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 253-7196 |
| F & J Towing Inc | 2703 Newhaven Dr, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 475-7028 |
| Rva Used Auto Parts | 4215 Richmond Hwy, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 528-4518 |
| L.A. Rivera Contractor Inc | 3800 Belt Blvd, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 467-0950 |
| Japanese Classics LLC | 2602 Deepwater Terminal Rd, Richmond 23234 | ~17 mi | (804) 677-1419 |
| Smart Choice Auto Center LLC | 2401 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond 23231 | ~18 mi | (804) 400-3361 |
| Empire Autozone | 4103 S Laburnum Ave, Henrico 23231 | ~18 mi | (804) 799-0606 |
| Abc Auto Salvage_Llc | 15346 Blue Star Hwy, Stony Creek 23882 | ~19 mi | (757) 633-1779 |
| Chesterfield Auto Parts | 12910 Genito Road, Midlothian 23112 | ~19 mi | (804) 232-0683 |
| Key's Towing Inc | 3914 Bellson Park Drive, Midlothian 23112 | ~19 mi | (804) 745-4715 |
| Auto Res-Q Towing | 10239 Kayvee Rd, Richmond 23236 | ~20 mi | (804) 836-5147 |
| Chesterfield Auto Parts Co Inc | 5111 Old Midlothian Pike, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 233-5481 |
| Eubank Trucks Inc | 3708 N Hopkins Rd, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 233-6966 |
| Autosource LLC | 910 Richmond Hwy, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 787-4068 |
| Va Auto Sales Service | 409 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 868-0266 |
| Urban Auto Connection | 349 E. Belt Boulevard, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 982-9602 |
| Southside Towing & Recovery | 108 E 20th St, Richmond 23224 | ~20 mi | (804) 632-8697 |
Got towed in Petersburg?
- 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 Petersburg 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 →
Petersburg questions
How many junkyards are in Petersburg?
6 licensed salvage dealers and demolishers list a street address in Petersburg, and 59 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
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 Petersburg?
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.