FAQs
We are open Tuesday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm. But even if we are closed you can always leave a message on our phone system or fill out our contact form and someone will get back to you shortly!
We Buy Cars! There are many factors to consider when determining the value of a vehicle including the condition, year, make, model, and location. Fill out our “Junk My Car!” form to get a quote!
The prices of different types of scrap metal are constantly changing. For the most up-to-date pricing, we always recommend filling out our contact form or calling us directly!
You do not need to schedule an appointment to drop off your scrap metal, just bring it in during our business hours and we’ll help with the rest!
Certain items may require special handling, so we do not always pay for them, this includes propane/pressurized tanks or items with refrigerants including refrigerators or air conditioners.
We accept many different types of scrap metal including ferrous and non ferrous metals such as tin, steel, copper, lead, brass, aluminum, electric motors, and more. Check out our scrap metal recycling page to learn more!
We do provide pickup services for scrap metal in larger quantities (several tons of scrap metal). We provide metal dumpsters that can be picked up one time or on a recurring basis depending on your needs.
We do offer Disposal services at a cost for Boats, Campers, Mobile Homes, and more! Contact us to get a quote or learn more about the process for your specific item. We do not accept any hazardous materials including PCB’s, Mercury, Containers of Fluid, or Radioactive Material. If you have questions about what materials may be considered hazardous please contact us!
The value of your scrap metal is determined by how much it weighs. We have two state-certified scales ranging from over 100,000lbs in capacity all the way down a single pound. There is no quantity too large or small we can’t help with.
We buy scrap metal from everyone including in commercial or residential quantities. Scrap metal in quantities below 300lbs can be subject to non-payment.
We do provide metal dumpsters for larger quantities of scrap metal. This can be setup on a one time or recurring basis. Check out our scrap metal dumpster page and scrap metal recycling page to learn more!
The only cost for a scrap metal dumpster is the pickup and drop off fee which we deduct from what we pay you for the metal. To learn more check out our scrap metal dumpsters page and fill out our dumpster form!
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Rathe's Salvage - Scrap Metal & Automotive Recycling
4.7Out of 5 starsOverall rating out of 232 Google reviews
Ethan Walters
a week ago
Good service and has been helpful multiple times, especially for selling copper. Easiest to work with in the area.
Carl Andrews
Edited a month ago
Great place to go great people very polite and going here since I was a kid and I've never had any issues with anything I can't say enough good things about them they definitely treat me like family
Chuong Sullivan
2 months ago
My vehicle had broken down and needed to be towed. Gave Ben a call and he was able to set up a time for the tow and a fair estimate on the car! It was a super easy process and Ben was very nice! I would definitely work with them again!
wayne McAllister
2 months ago
Great place very nice lady
Zeliana Marie
2 months ago
Great place to scrap metal my number one choice..
Brian Bohannon
Edited 2 months ago
Always a good place to go! They are kind and will help you no matter what.
Jacob Ian Ireland
3 months ago
Had a dead car sit in a garage spot for over a year since other tow companies couldn’t figure out how to remove it with how close it was to main building-Rathes came by and had it gone within 30 mins, super easy and with a smile
Angie
3 months ago
Great company!!
Fal Has
3 months ago
They do a great job . Very nice customer service ❤️
Dan Maurice
3 months ago
Scrappin’s finest
kyle mcrae
3 months ago
Very friendly staff. Very efficient and easy to deal with. I have come here multiple times and have had a very good and friendly experience. Highly recommend over all other scrap yards that I’ve been too, hands down.
Dennis Bouldin
4 months ago
Left car to be scrapped. Very efficient and friendly (Reggina)
gabi gordon
4 months ago
Super easy to work with!
Robert Gay
4 months ago
Filled out the online form in the morning, junk car was gone by evening. Made it easy and pleasant to remove a problem from my plate. Thanks Ben!
Clayton McMahon
4 months ago
Great people very helpful! I highly recommend rathes salvage!
Dakota Parker-Senna
4 months ago
Been here forever and always do great business!
David Audette
5 months ago
Super friendly staff! Very fair pricing! Highly recommend going to them…
Nathan Farnham
5 months ago
Great company to do business with.
Curtis Partlow
5 months ago
I will always bring my brass or all metal recycling to Rathes fair pricing and friendly staff
Aaron Baltusis
5 months ago
Great service!
Katherine Armstrong
5 months ago
Very easy and friendly service!!! Called in the morning, and they came and picked up my car within a few hours. Quick transaction, left with some money and one less problem. Highly recommend :)!!
Mark Duda
5 months ago
Very friendly people. Great service!
Karyn Parker
6 months ago
Absolutely the best of the best! If you need a car, Rathe's will fix you up! I've been driving Rathe's "Junk"- yard cars for 30 years, and couldn't be happier! Thank You so much to all of you (always awesome staff)!
Dion Blackwell
6 months ago
Friendly very professional, allows you come through out the day receiving recipe’s then once you’re done receive your check. Come check and they pay more
Jack Smith
6 months ago
Always a pleasant experience!
Jack Gagnon
6 months ago
Great service, made it quick and easy to have my old car picked up
Heather Lash
6 months ago
They paid me $615 more than the dealership offered me for trade in! I talked to Ben, got the offer and he picked the car up less than 2 hours later. You cannot get more efficient than that!
Shayne Spence
6 months ago
Rathe's made it easy and painless for me to get rid of an old vehicle. They were even willing to come in on a beautiful Saturday to take care of me. Much appreciated and helpful service.
Jonathan
6 months ago
Great guys to deal with!
Steven Yardley
6 months ago
Rathe’s quickly got our car that needed to be towed and scrapped. They were incredibly friendly and nice. Five stars.
Kristian Richardson
6 months ago
Ed was grate!
Katya Nolder
8 months ago
Was very quick and easy to junk my car here. Recommend!
Jackson Calvert
8 months ago
Super easy and nice people, very accommodating and look forward to working with them again!
Isaiah Ruhe
8 months ago
Very helpful they got lots of car parts!
Ryan Delorme
8 months ago
Very quick service and turn around. Came right to me to pick up my vehicle and gave me a fair price
Pablo Escobar
8 months ago
This is the place to go...
Daniel Morton
9 months ago
Rathe’s has been very helpful every interaction I have with them. I appreciate their service.
Owen Guthrie
9 months ago
Over the course of the last year we’ve taken 4 loads of various different things to Rathe’s. Appliances, auto parts, random scrap metal, scrap copper pipe, scrap copper wire, and more. Everyone is very friendly, helpful, fair, and easy to work with! Would recommend them to anyone!
Courtland williams
10 months ago
Always amazing service and will always buy your junk
Jared Willey
10 months ago
Ben was great. No hassle, professional, and helpful. I highly recommend Rathe's!
Emilyo Galvin
11 months ago
Great service very fast and helpful
Cheryl Persitz
11 months ago
I utilized the form on the website and was pleasantly surprised with the same day quick response to my request. Ben called before heading out to let me know he was coming and was very professional and courteous. He picked up the car in the time frame promised on the call. I highly recommend their service! They will be my go to if I need again
Mark Arvanigian
11 months ago
Ben and the team at Rathe’s are amazing. Super nice people and easy to work with.
Stephen Merena
11 months ago
Very responsive and professional. High recommendation.
Mark Beaumier
Edited 11 months ago
Great service, Friendly employees
Jess Maple
a year ago
Thanks for the Awesome Jeep! And we were given extra pieces we needed. They even dug out the Jeep out of a 3 ft snow drift for us! Thanks for an awesome by. We love it.
Good Citizen
a year ago
Ben & Regina (in the office) were great and easy to deal with, simple transaction and no hassle, I would return to do business again. They gave a fair $ offer for my damaged vehicle which was more than other avenues had offered, Ben was prompt and professional with an emailed offer the same day.
Luke Beeson
a year ago
Good prices for scrap and have the truck I’ve been looking everywhere for in the yard!
Bowen Malcolm
a year ago
I had a positive experience doing business at Rathe's. Our communication was clear and respectful. This yard is organized and well-managed. Thanks, Ben!
Miranda Hayes
a year ago
Rathe’s was an amazing at finding the part I needed for a great price. Highly recommend. Everyone was great. Thank you!
WBKM ORG
a year ago
Ben was just great. He listened to my salvage situation and helped me sell my vehicle for a very fair price. A big load off my mind! Mr. Rathe was great at picking up the vehicle and completing the sale. Thanks to all!
Sarah Kennedy
a year ago
Everybody was so helpful & nice to talk to on the phone during multiple conversations & even more friendly in person! Thank you to your crew for the positive experience all the way around! 😊
Brandon Bondy
a year ago
Rathe Salvage was great to work with. Excellent customer service and answered all my questions on the phone before I arrived. Would recommend.
Adisyn Sample
a year ago
Great Communication, and very flexible to be able to check out the car for sale! Great experience all around highly recommend!
Tom Juiffre
a year ago
Ben is a great pleasure to work with, we highly recommend working with Rathe's
Justin Bouchard
a year ago
Really good service and help. Family friendly people who work hard and definitely get things done right. Highly recommend.
Joseph Bushway
a year ago
Great people to deal with Thank you
Landon Bonk
a year ago
Very good to deal with!!! Reasonable prices and great customer service.
Crazy Monkey57
a year ago
Very helpful as soon as I came through the door. I do bissness with theses guys all the time
Shyla Stewart
a year ago
Great people to work with - professional, dependable, and helpful. Highly recommend!
Marko S.
a year ago
Quick responses, great customer service. Bens a solid guy, call and speak to him!
J
a year ago
Great people to do business with Call them and they will return your call same day Fair prices too!
