Ron's Auto Salvage

Recycling Center in Des Moines, Iowa

📍 1625 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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📞 +1 515-266-4251 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Ron's Auto Salvage is a full-service auto salvage yard at 1625 Dixon St in Des Moines, Iowa, selling quality used auto parts including engines, transmissions, steering components and body panels. It also operates as a state-certified scrap-metal dealer authorized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, buying aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper and steel. Call 515-266-4251 to check part availability or current scrap prices.

What Ron's Auto Salvage Accepts

✓ Used auto parts (Full-service yard stocking engines, transmissions, steering components and body panels; staff pull parts.)
✓ Scrap metal (ferrous & non-ferrous) (State-certified scrap dealer buying aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper and steel.)
✓ Junk and salvage vehicles (Operates as an auto salvage yard; buys end-of-life vehicles for recycling.)

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What they do not accept

No verified list of materials this yard refuses was found; it is an auto salvage and scrap operation, not a household recycling drop-off.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Scrap metal is bought by weight at the scale; Iowa scrap dealers must record a photo ID for metal sellers. To sell a vehicle, bring the title and a photo ID.

Programs & events

  • Iowa DNR-certified scrap recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ron's Auto Salvage buy scrap metal?

Yes. Ron's is a state-certified scrap-metal dealer authorized by the Iowa DNR and buys aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper and steel. Call 515-266-4251 for current prices, as scrap rates change.

What used parts do they carry?

As a full-service yard, Ron's stocks engines, transmissions, steering components and body panels, and staff pull the parts for you. Call ahead to check availability for your make and model.

Are they open on Saturday?

Listings show Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM and Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, closed Sunday. Confirm by phone before a Saturday trip.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1625 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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City / State
Des Moines, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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