Schaefer Auto Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Menahga, Minnesota
About This Location
Schaefer Auto Recycling Center at 128 11th St SE in Menahga, Minnesota is a commercial auto recycler and salvage operation. It buys cars, farm equipment, scrap, and tin, crushes vehicles and machinery, and sells used auto parts, with repair services also available at the location. This is a scrap/auto-salvage buyer rather than a municipal household recycling drop-off, so household recyclables and hazardous waste are not accepted here. Call 218-564-4889 to ask about selling a vehicle or finding a used part.
What Schaefer Auto Recycling Center Accepts
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What they do not accept
Not a municipal household drop-off. Does not accept household recyclables (bottles, cans, paper, glass), household electronics, or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public can sell scrap vehicles, farm equipment, scrap and tin. Pick-up and drop-off services available. Title/ID likely required to sell a vehicle - confirm with the yard.
Programs & events
- Used auto parts sales
- On-site and mobile car crushing
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Schaefer Auto buy junk cars and scrap?
Yes. Schaefer Auto buys cars, farm equipment, scrap, and tin, and crushes vehicles and machinery. Call 218-564-4889 for a quote.
Can I buy used auto parts from Schaefer Auto?
Yes. Schaefer Auto recycles vehicles and sells used auto parts. Call ahead to check whether the part you need is in stock.
Is Schaefer Auto a place to drop off household recycling?
No. It is a commercial auto recycler and scrap buyer, not a municipal recycling drop-off. For household recyclables in the Menahga area, use Wadena County's recycling options.
What are Schaefer Auto's hours?
A scrap-industry directory lists the yard as open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. Hours are not confirmed on the official site, so call 218-564-4889 before you go.
Do they offer pickup for scrap vehicles?
Yes. Schaefer Auto offers pick-up and drop-off services and operates a mobile crusher that can travel to a location. Call to arrange pickup.
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