How many junkyards are in Ohio?

We list 314 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Ohio, in 151 cities. Columbus has the most, with 33.

Who buys junk cars in Ohio?

259 of the listings in Ohio are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Ohio?

Under ORC 4505.04, a buyer gets no ownership rights in a vehicle until a title is issued to them or assigned to them, so you need the title (or BMV 3770 for an electronic title) to sell. See our Ohio title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.

Junkyards in Ohio

314 yards and junk car buyers in 151 cities. Selling a car? Get an offer from a buyer near you.

Junkyards: 204
Auto recyclers: 33
Buyers & tow: 55
Scrap & recycling: 22

Junk Cars Nation lists 314 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Ohio across 151 cities, the 5th-most of the 50 states and DC. Of those, 204 junkyards, 33 auto recyclers and parts yards, 30 towing and pickup services, 24 junk car buyers, 22 scrap and recycling yards and 1 junk removal hauler (listings checked September 2026). Selling a car? Get an offer in Ohio.

Cities with the most yards

Every city in Ohio

Selling a junk car in Ohio

Paper title: the seller completes the 'assignment of ownership' on the back and has the signature notarized.

Get an offer in Ohio Title & DMV rules

Questions people ask

How many junkyards are in Ohio?: We list 314 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Ohio, in 151 cities. Columbus has the most, with 33.
Who buys junk cars in Ohio?: 259 of the listings in Ohio are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Ohio?: Under ORC 4505.04, a buyer gets no ownership rights in a vehicle until a title is issued to them or assigned to them, so you need the title (or BMV 3770 for an electronic title) to sell. See our Ohio title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.