A car has a metal or plastic frame housing mechanical parts and interior cushions and linings.
Many local non-profits partner to receive a donation as part or your vehicle or boat donation. Inquire if the non-profit's that you support have this type of program.
Need to get rid of boat waste before donation or recyling? See these resources: Boating Clean & Green, Pumpout Nav App, SF Bay Clean Boating Map, Bilge Care & Preventing Oil Spills, Fishing Line, Abandoned Vessels, Oil, Chemical & Hazardous Waste Spills
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Auto Dismantlers | 2707 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy. | Antioch | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Able Auto | 555 Bryant Street Suite 810 | Palo Alto | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| ALCO Iron & Metal (San Leandro) |
2140 Davis Street Headquarters & Metal Sales |
San Leandro | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Cars. Must provide a DMV junk slip. These items must be removed before delivery: fuel, oils, fluids of any kind, refrigerant, batteries, tires | |
| Animal Car Donation | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Free pick up. Accept most vehicles, running or not. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, recreational vehicles, trailers. | |||
| Animal Car Donation | Recycle | Free Pick-up | Free pick up. Accept most vehicles, running or not. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, recreational vehicles, trailers. | |||
| Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley | 518 Valley Way | Milpitas | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Accepts most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV's, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and other motorized vehicles. Will take vehicle running or not, must be in one piece, have an engine, and be towable. Contact a CARS representative at 855-500-RIDE (7433) to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up. | |
| Concord Auto Dismantlers | 2211 Arnold Industrial Way | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Craigslist |
222 Sutter St Floor 9 |
San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Cypress Auto Salvage | 1649 28th St | Oakland | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | Auto salvage since 1974. Call for inquiries of what they accept and fees based on pick up or drop off. Find auto parts: Online inventory tool to search by make and model of car and part type. | |
| Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) | 2615 Davis St. | San Leandro | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | Upon approval only, call for appointment to review. Must meet finite list of circumstances. | |
| Direct Relief |
6100 Wallace Becknell Road Mail-in Program |
Santa Barbara | Recycle | Free Pick-up | Online vehicle donation through Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) the nonprofit that administers and also benefits from this donation. | |
| Donate Car USA |
Two Westbrook Corporate Center Suite 500 |
Westchester | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| East Bay SPCA (Dublin) | 4651 Gleason Dr | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| East Bay SPCA (Oakland) | 8323 Baldwin St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| East Oakland Collective |
7800 MacArthur Blvd (Distribution Office) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Motor vehicles. Accepted only for the redistribution to unhoused or low-income persons in need. Working condition (drivable), clean title, and registration in good standing with DMV. | |
| Easter Seals Bay Area |
2730 Shadelands Dr Building 10 |
Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Facebook Marketplace |
Facebook Headquarters 1 Hacker Way |
Menlo Park | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Federal Surplus Property Program (State of California) | Reuse | Pick-up for a Fee | There are many organizations in the State of California that qualify as "donees" for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program (FSPP). See the website to determine eligibility and apply to be a donee. The donee must be able to pick up the FSPP directly from where the property is located or have the resources to arrange for the item to be picked up. There is a service and handling fee charged based on the Original Acquisition Cost for the program to remain sustainable. Sector of equipment available include: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Medical, Office, Public Safety (includes vehicles, boats, safety gear), Aircrafts, Miscellaneous. Lots of vehicle/large equipment advertised. Property Locations include Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and many more. | |||
| Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Must have DMV junk slip presented at time of disposal. Will need to confirm if any hazardous waste is present - additional fees will apply for tires, etc. | |
| Global Fiberglass Solutions |
Texas Recycling & Manufacturing Plant 13 Industrial Dr |
Sweetwater | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Recycles large quantity composite waste from wind, energy, automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. As a fiberglass recycling center, GFS also offers services for various fiberglass composite materials. From automotive components to construction materials, we have the capabilities to efficiently process and repurpose these composites, reducing their environmental impact. |
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