Memphis, Tennessee
Junkyards in Memphis, Tennessee
21 yards on our list. 3 let you pull your own parts. 8 hold a state salvage license.
Junkyards and salvage yards in Memphis, TN
21 yards-
Pull-A-Part Memphis
Hours postedAdmission runs $2 here, $1 for VIP Club members, and everyone signs a waiver first.
- U-pull
- Gate $2
- Buys junk cars
- Inventory online
- Open Sundays
- Open Saturdays
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Pick Your Part - Memphis
Hours postedYou pay $1 to get in, after signing a release at the gate.
- U-pull
- Gate $1
- Buys junk cars
- Inventory online
- Open Sundays
- Open Saturdays
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Lane Discount Auto Parts & Salvage
Hours postedFresh off a July 13, 2026 EPA inspection, this North Waldran Blvd.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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LKQ Memphis
Hours postedFull-service, and part of LKQ Corporation, so the yard pulls the part and you pay at the counter.
- Full service
- Parts warranty
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MR. Complete Auto Parts
Hours postedInexpensive Auto Parts sits 1.4 miles from this Jackson Ave yard in Memphis, and Mid-Town Auto Parts & Salvage sits 2.1, so a parts hunt can cover all three.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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East Street Automotive
Hours postedOut-of-town buyers get a break at this East Street yard, which ships parts within the country and abroad by its own Google account.
- Full service
- Ships parts
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Memphis Auto Parts
Hours postedOut-of-town buyers get a break here: its Google profile says it ships parts anywhere in the country, every day.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Ships parts
- Body Parts
- Auto Glass
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Wiley's (Jay) Imports
Hours postedBacking this Old Getwell Road yard is a state dismantler/recycler license, active through January 31, 2027.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Open Saturdays
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EPA sent an inspector to this Starling Place yard on May 20, 2026, its only visit in five years, and the agency counts no violation quarters across the last three.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Your own hands do the work at this North Watkins Street lot, which also trades under the U-Pull-It name.
- U-pull
- Buys junk cars
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Mid-Town Auto Parts & Salvage
Hours posted- Salvage yard
- Open Sundays
- Open Saturdays
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Worley Brothers Iron Scrap and Metal
Hours postedCash for scrap metal is the pitch this Thomas Street yard makes on its Google profile, and it means every kind.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Pays cash
- Open Saturdays
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Dennis Hall's Auto Salvage
Hours postedA current EPA stormwater permit and a single 2025 inspection make up the federal file on this Gill Road yard in Memphis.
- Salvage yard
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Worley Recyclling
Hours postedEarly starts are the draw on Chelsea Ave: the gate opens at 7:30 every day but Sunday, then closes at 5 on weekdays and at 3 on Saturday, per its Google Maps listing.
- Salvage yard
- Open Saturdays
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Omnisource
Hours postedLittle turns up on this Shelby County salvage yard beyond a schedule.
- Salvage yard
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Pick-and-pull junkyards in Memphis: gate fees compared
| Yard | Gate fee | Tools | Hours | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pull-A-Part Memphis | $2 | Yes: manual tools, small generators (gas or battery; extra gas tanks not allowed, so fill before entering). No: torches, grinders, jacks | Mon–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM | Oct 2026 |
| Pick Your Part - Memphis | $1 | Yes: own tools (customers bring their own). No: jacks and jack stands (all vehicles are pre-supported), grinders, generators | Mon–Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM | Oct 2026 |
Memphis junkyards open on Sunday
3 yards here post Sunday hours. Hours change on holidays, so check the yard page first.
| Yard | Sunday hours | Gate fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-A-Part Memphis | 8 AM–5:30 PM | $2 |
| Pick Your Part - Memphis | 9 AM–4:30 PM | $1 |
| Mid-Town Auto Parts & Salvage | 9 AM–4 PM | Not posted |
Used auto parts in Memphis: yards with inventory online
Search these yards for your make and model before you drive out.
| Yard | Inventory | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-A-Part Memphis | Search inventory ↗ | Not posted |
| Pick Your Part - Memphis | Search inventory ↗ | 1,000 |
Cash for junk cars in Memphis
9 Memphis yards buy junk cars: each one either says so on its own site or holds a license to buy salvage vehicles. Tennessee yards need a signed title unless the car is 12 years or older and sold for parts or scrap. Then a signed statement, a thumbprint and a copy of your photo ID stand in.
All 9 yards that buy cars in Memphis → Selling a junk car in Tennessee →
About junkyards in Memphis
Of the 21 Memphis yards, three let you bring your own tools and pull the part yourself. Pick Your Part - Memphis charges $1 at the gate, Pull-A-Part Memphis charges $2, and Mid-South Auto Recycling posts no fee. All three also count among nine yards that either advertise buying cars or hold a state dismantler license that covers it. Sunday trips work at both chain u-pulls and at Mid-Town Auto Parts & Salvage. Only six yards show Saturday hours, out of 13 that post hours at all.
East Street Automotive and LKQ Memphis do the pulling for you. East Street sticks to late model foreign and domestic parts and ships them, and so does Memphis Auto Parts, which covers foreign and domestic cars, body parts, auto glass, axles and transmissions. With scrap to sell, Worley Brothers Iron Scrap and Metal says it pays cash. Both chain u-pulls put their inventory online, so check the rows before you drive.
Eight Memphis yards hold a state license, and EPA's records show current stormwater permits for eight. The yards sit in Shelby County ZIP codes 38104 through 38109, plus 38118 and 38141. Coming in from outside the city, Millington lies 14 miles away, Atoka 21, Covington 34 and Brownsville 53.
Junkyards near Memphis, TN
- Junkyards in Millington2 yards · 14 mi away
- Junkyards in Atoka1 yard · 21 mi away
- Junkyards in Covington1 yard · 34 mi away
- Junkyards in Brownsville1 yard · 53 mi away
- Junkyards in Bolivar1 yard · 56 mi away
- Junkyards in Gates2 yards · 59 mi away
- Junkyards in Denmark1 yard · 69 mi away
- Junkyards in Dyersburg1 yard · 72 mi away
Memphis junkyard FAQ
How many junkyards are in Memphis?
We list 21 yards with a Memphis address, 3 of them self-service. 8 appear on the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission license list, and 8 hold a current stormwater permit.
Which Memphis yards let you pull your own parts?
Pull-A-Part Memphis, Pick Your Part - Memphis and Mid-South Auto Recycling. Gate fees run $1 to $2 where the yard posts one.
Which yards buy junk cars in Memphis?
Pull-A-Part Memphis, Pick Your Part - Memphis, Lane Discount Auto Parts & Salvage, MR. Complete Auto Parts, Memphis Auto Parts and Wiley's (Jay) Imports. Each one either says it buys cars or holds a license to buy salvage vehicles.
How many auto recycling businesses are in Shelby County?
The 2023 Census County Business Patterns count 8 used auto parts businesses in Shelby County (NAICS 423140), with 79 employees. That count covers every business filed under the code, including ones this list does not show.
Is any Memphis junkyard open on Sunday?
Pull-A-Part Memphis, Pick Your Part - Memphis and Mid-Town Auto Parts & Salvage post Sunday hours.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Tennessee?
Tennessee yards need a signed title unless the car is 12 years or older and sold for parts or scrap. Then a signed statement, a thumbprint and a copy of your photo ID stand in. Read the Tennessee rules.