Nordstrom's Automotive

About This Location

Nordstrom's Automotive, Inc. is a family-owned, ARA Gold Seal Certified Auto Recycler located at 25513 480th Ave in rural Garretson, South Dakota — just a few minutes northeast of Sioux Falls. Founded in 1969 by Art and Marie Nordstrom, the business has grown into one of the largest automotive recycling operations in the Upper Midwest, specializing in the purchase of damaged and end-of-life vehicles, professional green dismantling, and the resale of recycled OEM used auto parts, OEM surplus parts, remanufactured parts, and new aftermarket parts for all makes and models. Note: Nordstrom's Automotive is primarily a full-service automotive recycler and used-parts dealer, not a general public drop-off recycling center. The public may drop off certain automotive materials (batteries, vehicle fluids, tires) during special Amnesty Day events; routine public drop-off of these items is not confirmed as an ongoing service and should be verified directly with the facility before visiting.

What Nordstrom's Automotive Accepts

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Nordstrom's Automotive is a full-service auto recycler, not a general public drop-off facility. Acceptance of batteries, tires, and fluids from the public has been documented only during annual Earth Day Amnesty Day events. Confirm current drop-off policies directly with the facility before visiting.

Fees

• Used auto parts (full-service) — Priced per part; no core fees for transmissions or engines per third-party source. Contact facility for quotes.
• Amnesty Day vehicle fluid / battery / tire drop-off — Free of charge during the annual Earth Day Amnesty Day event.

Access & restrictions

Primarily a trade/retail full-service auto recycler. Public drop-off of automotive materials is confirmed only during special Amnesty Day events. The adjacent Ewe Pullet self-service yard (separate business, 47989 255th St) charges a $2 entry fee. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in service during business hours for parts sales. For vehicle purchase/acquisition, call ahead. Veterans and active military receive free entry to the Ewe Pullet self-service facility with military ID.

Programs & events

• ARA Gold Seal Certified Auto Recycler (CAR) — Nordstrom's holds Gold Seal certification from the Automotive Recyclers Association, recognizing professional and environmentally responsible dismantling standards.
• Annual Earth Day Automotive Amnesty Day — Held on or around Earth Day (April 22) each year. Individuals may drop off consumer quantities of automotive batteries, tires (limit 8/household), vehicle fluids, and junk auto parts free of charge.
• Ewe Pullet Self-Service Used Auto Parts (affiliated) — Separate but affiliated self-service u-pull-it yard located at 47989 255th St, Garretson, SD 57030 (on the same property complex). Over 1,200 vehicles on stands. $2 entry fee; free for veterans/active military with ID. Open Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM.
• South Dakota Motor Vehicle Recyclers Association (SDMVRA) — Shannon Nordstrom serves as President of the SDMVRA, which advocates for auto recyclers statewide.
• Nordstrom's Repairables — Affiliated division selling repairable/project vehicles; selling online since 1997.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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