3 Sons Auto Salvage

Recycling Center in Peru, Illinois

📍 6 Terminal Rd, Peru, IL 61354
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📞 +1 779-201-5588 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

3 Sons Auto Salvage on Terminal Road in Peru is La Salle County's full-service junkyard and auto parts source, buying scrap vehicles in any condition—running or not—and supplying recycled parts to customers across Peru, La Salle, Joliet, and the broader Illinois Valley.

What this location Accepts

✓ Scrap cars, trucks, and SUVs (any condition — running or not)
✓ Scrap vans
✓ Used auto parts (for resale)
✓ Ferrous scrap metal from vehicles

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What they do not accept

✕ Household recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles)
✕ Electronics or general e-waste
✕ Hazardous household waste
✕ Tires only without vehicle — verify by phone

Access & restrictions

Open to the public; no residency requirement · Payment for scrap vehicles depends on current metal market prices and vehicle condition. Not a general public recycling drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Cash for Junk Cars — Buys unwanted cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans for cash. Price depends on current scrap metal rates and vehicle condition; call 779-201-5588 for a quote.
  • Used Auto Parts Sales with Shipping — Sells recycled OEM parts from salvage inventory; parts can be shipped to customers outside the Peru area.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 3 Sons Auto Salvage pick up my junk car in Peru, IL?

Call 779-201-5588 to ask about pickup or towing — the business primarily operates as a drop-off yard at 6 Terminal Rd, but contacting them directly is the best way to confirm towing availability and get a price quote based on current scrap metal rates.

Does 3 Sons Auto Salvage buy cars that don't run?

Yes. The yard accepts vehicles in any condition, including non-running, wrecked, and flood-damaged cars and trucks. The price paid depends on the vehicle's weight, condition, and prevailing ferrous scrap metal prices at the time of sale.

Where can I recycle electronics or household items in Peru, IL?

3 Sons is an auto salvage yard and does not accept general electronics or household recyclables. For mobile phone trade-ins, the <a href="/il/peru/ecoatm-il-peru/">ecoATM kiosk</a> at the Walmart Supercenter in Peru offers instant cash for used phones. LaSalle County hosts free e-waste collection events each spring and fall (call 815-434-8666). For neighboring-city options, see <a href="/il/ottawa/">Ottawa</a> or <a href="/il/la-salle/">La Salle</a>.

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Contact & Location

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6 Terminal Rd, Peru, IL 61354
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City / State
Peru, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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