Riverside Wrecking
Recycling Center in Livingston, Montana
About This Location
Riverside Wrecking at 187 US-89 N has been Livingston's auto salvage yard since 1969, recycling end-of-life vehicles by buying junk cars and pulling used parts for resale. It handles all makes and models of foreign and domestic cars, pickups and vans — including some 1960s and 1970s vehicles — and keeps aftermarket parts on hand alongside salvaged ones, with a 30-day warranty on most used parts. This is a private, for-profit auto wrecker rather than a municipal recycling drop-off: come to sell a junk vehicle for cash or to find a part. It is a walk-in operation Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed weekends, and takes Visa and MasterCard. Call 406-222-0148 to check part availability or discuss a vehicle.
What Riverside Wrecking Accepts
What they do not accept
This is an auto wrecker, not a household recycling center — it does not take general household recyclables, e-waste or yard waste. Call ahead about any non-vehicle scrap.
Fees
- Junk vehicle purchase (yard pays the seller) — Cash paid for junk cars; amounts vary by vehicle and are not published. Scrap commodity prices are not listed by this yard.
- Used / salvage auto parts (sale to customer) — Priced per part; specific prices not published. 30-day warranty on most used parts.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Private auto salvage business open to the general public for buying/selling vehicles and parts — not a municipal drop-off center. Walk-in during business hours, Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM. Aftermarket parts also available. Accepts Visa and MasterCard.
Programs & events
- Junk car buying / removal — Buys end-of-life vehicles for cash and offers junk car removal; recycles usable parts for resale.
- Used parts with warranty — Sells salvaged and aftermarket auto parts with a 30-day warranty on most used parts.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Riverside Wrecking buy junk cars?
Yes. Riverside Wrecking buys junk and end-of-life vehicles for cash and offers junk car removal. The exact amount depends on the vehicle and is not published, so call 406-222-0148 for a quote.
Can I buy used parts there, and are they guaranteed?
Yes. The yard sells both salvaged and aftermarket auto parts and offers a 30-day warranty on most used parts. Call ahead to check whether the part you need is in stock.
What are the hours and payment options?
Riverside Wrecking is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on weekends. It accepts Visa and MasterCard.
Is this a public recycling drop-off center?
No. It is a private auto salvage (wrecking) yard that recycles vehicles — you go there to sell a junk vehicle or buy a part, not to drop off household recyclables. It has operated in Livingston since 1969.
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