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 | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station Public Recycling and Disposal Drop Off | 501 Tunnel Ave. | San Francisco | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | Boat or RV Destruction $162.00 plus tonnage | |
| Surrendered Vessel Program |
Dept of Boating & Waterways PO Box 942896 |
Sacramento | Landfill | SAVE non-commercial boat surrender program to apply to for free removal | ||
| 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. | |
| St. Vincent De Paul (1175 Howard Street) | 1175 Howard Street | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Pick-up | Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and help sustain our direct services, including the MSC-South Homeless Shelter and Riley Center for Survivors of Domestic Violence. | |
| Concord Auto Dismantlers | 2211 Arnold Industrial Way | Concord | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| M. Fernandes Auto Dismantlers | 650 W. 10th St. | Pittsburg | Recycle | Free Drop-off | See website fo details | |
| McHugh Auto Wreckers | 2297-D Arnold Industrial Way | Concord | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Working & non-working | |
| Marin Resource Recovery Center | 565 Jacoby Street | San Rafael | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Auto dismantling & recycling services. Need title or junked slip from DMV. Call for quote. 415-453-1404. Haz materials removed and properly processed. for Marin County. | |
| Phelps Auto Wrecking |
2622 Eden Rd (Near the Metropolitan Golf Links) |
San Leandro | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | non-working & working | |
| Radius Recycling (Formerly Schnitzer Steel) (Oakland) | 1101 Embarcadero West | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Pick-up | Commercial quantity. all fluids, including refrigerant, must be drained. Batteries, lead wheel weight, mercury switches, and undeployed airbags must be removed. Gas tanks must be visibly punctured to be removed. | |
| Rock & Roll Auto | 3908 Old Santa Rita Road | Pleasanton | Recycle | Buyback Drop-off | non-working & working | |
| Radius Recycling (Formerly Schnitzer Steel) (San Jose) | 11665 Berryessa Rd. | San Jose | Recycle | Buyback Pick-up | Commercial quantity. | |
| Pick-N-Pull (1015 Market Ave) | 1015 Market St. | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Pinole/Rodeo Auto Wreckers | 700 Parker Ave. | Rodeo | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee | Working & non-working | |
| The Unity Council |
1900 Fruitvale Ave Suite 2A |
Oakland | Recycle | Free Pick-up | The Unity Council partners with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to make donating a vehicle simple! Designate the proceeds to go to The Unity Council and CARS will pick up your car anywhere in the United States, auction your vehicle, take care of the paperwork, and disburse the earnings to us. https://unitycouncil.org/get-involved/donate/donate-your-car/ | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee |
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