Sell or Recycle Your Junk Car

Get the most value from your vehicle

Stacked junk cars at a scrap yard ready for recycling and metal recovery

What should you do with your old car — sell it for parts or scrap it? 

If your car, truck, trailer, van or vehicle is no longer roadworthy, you’ve got two smart options. Both are environmentally responsible and can put cash back in your pocket. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

Radius Recycling team inspecting a vehicle to sell a car for parts and recycling

Sell your car for parts.

If your car still has working components like an engine, transmission, or even good tires, it may be worth more when sold for parts. We buy junk cars with reusable components that support reuse and recycling markets for these materials.

Why sell your car for parts?

  • → You’ll often get more money than scrapping
  • → It helps other drivers find affordable used parts
  • → It’s a great option for non-running or damaged vehicles

How It Works

Get cash for your junk car in three easy steps - while gaining back space in your garage, yard or driveway.

Step 1: Get an offer

Get an instant offer online or by calling (866) 520-9750.

Step 2: Schedule a pick up

Accept your offer and schedule a pickup time that works for you.

Step 3: Get paid

You hand us the keys and title; we'll hand you a check.

Recycle Your Car Responsibly

If your car is beyond repair or stripped of usable parts, recycling is the best option. We’ll safely dismantle and recycle the metal, fluids, and other materials—keeping them out of landfills and putting them back into the supply chain.

Why recycle your car?

  • → It keeps valuable materials out of the landfill
  • → You’ll still get paid for the raw materials
  • → We handle all the paperwork and logistics
machined metal scrap

How It Works

Drop it off. We'll take care of the rest and ensure your car is responsibly recycled.

Step 1: Drop It Off

Bring your vehicle to our location at your convenience.

Step 2: We Take Care of the Rest

Our team handles all the processing and paperwork for you.

Step 3: Recycled Responsibly

Your car is recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.

Not sure which option is right for you?

PWe’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to maximize value or minimize hassle, we’ll guide you to the best solution for your vehicle. This includes options to sell your car for cash or recycle it responsibly.

Questions about visiting our sites?

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about how individuals can recycle household items containing metal. If you have specific questions about your material, please contact your local Radius facility.

Yes. Many vehicles we purchase don’t run or aren’t roadworthy. If your car still has usable parts or recyclable materials, it may still have value.

Radius accepts many types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, trailers, and more. Acceptance criteria may vary by location.

Yes, Radius offers options to sell your car for parts or recycle it responsibly. Send us a message to figure out which option is best for you.

Payment for a junk car depends on several factors, including the vehicle’s weight, condition, current scrap metal prices, and whether it has reusable parts. Contact your local Radius Recycling facility to get an accurate estimate based on your specific vehicle.

Yes, selling a junk car for cash can be worthwhile if the vehicle is no longer reliable, repair costs exceed its value, or it’s no longer in use. Selling your car for cash lets you earn cash while ensuring the vehicle is recycled responsibly.

Scrapping or selling a car depends on its overall usability and market demand. Vehicles with reusable parts may be better sold, while heavily damaged or non-running cars are often best scrapped. Radius Recycling helps you determine the most practical option for your vehicle.

If your vehicle has usable components like an engine, transmission, or tires, selling it for parts may offer more value. If it’s beyond repair, recycling is usually the best option.

Yes. Pickup options are available for eligible vehicles sold for parts. You can schedule a pickup time that works for you after accepting an offer.

Yes. You may bring your vehicle directly to a Radius Recycling yard. Our team will handle processing and required paperwork on-site. Contact your local Radius facility to learn more.

Requirements vary by location, but most transactions require a valid, government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title. Your local Radius facility will confirm specific requirements.

Vehicles are dismantled and processed responsibly. Reusable parts are recovered, fluids are properly managed, and metals are recycled for reuse in new products.

Yes. Even if your car is recycled, it still has value based on its components. You’ll be paid according to the vehicle’s weight and market conditions.