Maine Auto Cores
Recycling Center in Raymond, Maine
About This Location
Maine Auto Cores is an automotive core and catalytic-converter recycler on Roosevelt Trail in Raymond, Maine. Rather than taking household recycling or deposit bottles, it buys scrap catalytic converters along with coreable and some non-coreable auto parts. The company says it works with automotive and repair shops, dealerships, junk yards and private individuals across Maine and the neighboring New England states, so it is a sell-your-parts operation more than a drop-off center.
What Maine Auto Cores Accepts
What they do not accept
Maine Auto Cores is a core and catalytic-converter buyer; it is not a household recycling drop-off, deposit-bottle redemption center, or municipal transfer station. Call before bringing anything other than catalytic converters or auto cores.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Buys from automotive shops, repair shops, dealerships, junk yards and private individuals. This is a sell-your-parts operation, so you are paid for eligible material rather than paying a drop-off fee.
Programs & events
- Catalytic converter buying — Purchases scrap catalytic converters from shops, dealers and the public across Maine and neighboring states.
- Auto core recycling — Buys coreable and some non-coreable automotive parts for recycling and rebuilding.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maine Auto Cores buy?
Maine Auto Cores buys scrap catalytic converters along with coreable and some non-coreable auto parts. It is a core and converter buyer, not a general recycling drop-off.
Can I sell catalytic converters there as a private individual?
Yes. The company says it buys from automotive and repair shops, dealerships, junk yards and private individuals, so you don't have to be a business to sell.
What are Maine Auto Cores' hours?
Directory listings show Maine Auto Cores open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on weekends. Call (207) 642-3504 to confirm, especially for larger loads.
Do they take household recycling or deposit bottles?
No. This is an automotive core and catalytic-converter operation, not a transfer station or bottle redemption center. For deposit bottles and cans, use a Maine redemption center instead.
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