Klein Recycling
“I live aout 45 minutes away from Hillsorough and I called Klein around 11am and they were here at 12:30!”
Best Junkyards & Salvage Yards near Princeton, NJ
These yards serve Princeton from nearby bases in towns including Trenton, Ewing Township and Morrisville, PA.
11 yards listed · 10 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pic-a-Part Home
“Whether you are looking to grab parts for your existing vehicle (inventory is constantly updated) or to get rid of an old one, give them a call— you will not be disappointed!”
Ricky's Auto
“They picked up 2 cars that hasn't been running for years without a problem.”
Alpha Shredding Group
“If u need to get rid of your car call them and they pick up your car up and get rid of it and cash in hand when everything all done ..”
Hawk's Auto & Truck Recycling
“Omg lost my rental key FOB after many calls Hawk was the only place to help me resolve my issue.”
Big Junkyard & Auto Gallery
“The customer service was top notch and the guy running shop is an awesome dude”
Listed for drivers in and around Princeton, NJ, these 11 yards sell used parts and buy end-of-life cars. What each says about self-service access, inventory search and part warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Princeton, NJ
The 11 yards on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,833 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the yards on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 give free estimates and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 8 of the yards on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. We count these figures across the yards on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the yard before you visit.
Does it matter how long a yard has been running?
Somewhat. 7 of the 11 yards report ten or more years in business. A long-running yard tends to hold older stock and to know its interchange without looking twice, which is what you want when the car is out of production.
Red & Black Auto Inc
“These guys always have what you need, very friendly staff, 1 small yard up front and large in the back.”
Tri-State Metals Inc
“Chill place, pretty quick in and out.”
Mercer Wrecking & Recycling
“Great place to get rid of concrete and recycle all of your metals in and out in 5 minutes and they have some of the highest prices for metals”
J & J Auto Salvage
“Getting my car towed was definitely not the highlight of my weekend, but having someone treat me so politely really made a difference in a stressful situation.”
Mercer County Auto Recycling
“Great to deal with I appreciate everything driver was great a cool guy I definitely recommend to others”
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