Auto Scrap & Metal Recycling - Turnkey Operation
Listing Number: 11421-977459
Listing Details
- Down Payment: $150,000
- Sales: $100,000
- Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $50,000
- Inventory: $0
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $100,000
- Employees: 2
- Year Established:
- Reason for Selling: Retiring
Business Description
Long‑established auto scrap and metal recycling business for sale in Upstate New York. This operation provides steady, recession‑resistant revenue through junk car purchasing, auto dismantling, and scrap metal recycling. The business is known for fast service, competitive cash offers, and strong customer loyalty.
Highlights
• Consistent year‑round demand
• Established brand with strong local reputation
• Junk car purchasing (running or not)
• Auto dismantling & salvage
• Scrap metal recycling
• Free towing services
• Cash‑on‑the‑spot model drives high call volume
• Efficient, streamlined operations
• Large service area with dense population
• Environmentally responsible recycling processes
Competitive Advantages
• Fast quotes and same‑day pickup in many cases
• Ability to process vehicles with no keys or no title (with proper ID)
• Strong online presence and search visibility
• Recession‑proof industry with stable margins
• Ideal for expansion into parts sales, catalytic converter processing, or additional scrap categories
Growth Opportunities
• Add online parts sales (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Car‑Part.com)
• Increase marketing for junk car removal
• Expand fleet for faster pickups
• Add satellite locations in nearby counties
• Build partnerships with insurance companies, repair shops, and municipalities
Ideal Buyer
• Scrap metal operators
• Auto recyclers
• Tow companies
• Entrepreneurs seeking a stable, asset‑based business
• Buyers looking for a recession‑resistant industry

