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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | 1931 First Ave | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working and non-working. | |
| LIFE ElderCare, Inc. | 3300 Capitol Ave | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working and non-working | |
| iPull-uPull Auto Parts | 3151 S. Hwy 99 | Sacramento | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non-working & working cars only. | |
| In Defense of Animals | 131 Camino Alto | Mill Valley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Hope Services (Mountain View) | 460 East Middlefield Rd | Mountain View | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Curently not accepting any donations at this location due to COVID | |
| Hope Services (Fremont) | 37482 Fremont Blvd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Call 408-510-6934 for information on car donation | |
| Hayward Thrift Center | 29498 Mission Blvd. | Hayward | Reuse | Free Pick-up | see website | |
| GovDeals | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up, Buyback Mail-in | From online payment collection and electronic proceeds remittance to asset specific marketing and real-time customizable reporting tools, GovDeals is a complete surplus disposition program. List any equipment or inventory, in any condition. All you need is an item description and a few photos. We actively promote your item listings to our global buyer base through complimentary marketing campaigns targeting active and relevant buyers for your specific items. We'll invoice, collect, and manage the entire closing process for you. When the transaction is complete, we will send the proceeds directly to your bank account. https://www.govdeals.com/en/how-to-sell | |||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |||
| Facebook Marketplace |
Facebook Headquarters 1 Hacker Way |
Menlo Park | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Easter Seals Bay Area |
2730 Shadelands Dr Building 10 |
Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| 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. | |
| East Bay SPCA (Oakland) | 8323 Baldwin St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| East Bay SPCA (Dublin) | 4651 Gleason Dr | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| Donate Car USA |
Two Westbrook Corporate Center Suite 500 |
Westchester | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
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