Fair Salvage Company - Clare Division
Recycling Center in Clare, Michigan
About This Location
Fair Salvage Company's Clare Division is a scrap metal yard in central Michigan that pays the public a fair price for the materials they bring in. It buys copper, brass, aluminum, radiators, electric motors, batteries, catalytic converters, ferrous metal, sheet iron, car bodies and e-scrap, and purchases junk vehicles. Hybrid and electric cars are only accepted if their battery packs have already been removed. The Clare yard is open Monday through Saturday.
What Fair Salvage Company - Clare Division Accepts
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What they do not accept
Fair Salvage is a scrap metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off; it does not take curbside recyclables such as mixed paper, plastics or glass, or general household trash. Hybrid and electric vehicles are only purchased once their battery packs have been removed.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap and junk vehicles from the public and states it gives a fair price for items brought in; walk-in during open hours
Programs & events
- Junk vehicle buying — Purchases junk cars and car bodies; hybrid/electric vehicles only with battery packs removed
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scrap does Fair Salvage in Clare buy?
It buys copper, brass, aluminum, radiators, electric motors, batteries, catalytic converters, ferrous metal, sheet iron, car bodies and e-scrap, and states it pays a fair price for items you bring in.
Does Fair Salvage buy junk cars?
Yes. The yard purchases junk vehicles and car bodies. Hybrid and electric cars are only accepted if their battery packs have already been removed.
Can I recycle household bottles, cans or paper here?
No. Fair Salvage is a scrap metal yard, not a household recycling drop-off. It buys metal and does not take curbside recyclables.
What are the Clare Division hours?
The Clare yard is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm, and closed Sunday.
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