West Side Metal Recycling at 6449 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201
West Side Metal Recycling is a self-service auto salvage yard and scrap metal recycling center in Glendale. Since 2008, the yard at 6449 San Fernando Rd has offered used auto parts from salvaged vehicles and scrap metal recycling. Customers can browse the lot for parts from cars, trucks, and buses or bring scrap metal for recycling. The yard takes common metals like aluminum, brass, and copper, and offers pickup for large loads. No appointment is needed for self-service part hunting, but bring your own tools and know what you're looking for.
Services & What to Expect
West Side Metal Recycling is a self-service auto salvage yard. Customers search the lot themselves for used parts from salvaged vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses. Common parts available are engines, transmissions, body panels, and interior components. The yard also recycles scrap metal, accepting aluminum, brass, copper, and other metals. Pickup is available for large scrap metal orders.
How Self-Service Works
Customers enter the yard during business hours and find parts on their own. The yard doesn’t provide tools, so bring your own if needed. Staff won’t help locate parts—you’ll need to identify and remove them yourself. Prices are marked on parts, and payment is made at the office before leaving. Scrap metal is weighed and paid for by the pound.
What to Bring
- Tools (if removing parts yourself)
- Vehicle details (make, model, year) to find the right part
- Payment (cash, card, or check, depending on what they accept)
- A truck or trailer (if hauling large parts or scrap metal)
Scrap Metal Recycling
The yard takes non-ferrous metals like aluminum, brass, and copper, as well as ferrous metals. Prices change with market rates and are paid by the pound. Large loads may qualify for pickup, so you don’t have to transport heavy materials. If unsure about accepted metals, call ahead.
Need to Get Rid of a Junk Car?
If you have an old vehicle taking up space, check with local salvage yards for cash offers. West Side Metal Recycling doesn’t advertise buying junk cars, but many nearby yards do. Use our cash for junk cars directory to find options.
Location & Hours
West Side Metal Recycling is at 6449 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201. The yard is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sundays are closed. The business follows Pacific Time (UTC-8 in winter, UTC-7 in summer).
Directions
The yard is near San Fernando Rd and Glenoaks Blvd in Glendale. From the north, take the 5 Freeway south to San Fernando Rd. From the south, take the 210 Freeway east to the same exit. It’s a short drive from downtown Glendale and close to Burbank and Pasadena.
Contact Information
Phone: (818) 243-6965
Website: wsrecycling.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours for West Side Metal Recycling?
The yard is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sundays are closed. Hours follow Pacific Time.
Does West Side Metal Recycling buy junk cars?
The yard doesn’t advertise buying junk cars, but many salvage yards in the area do. If you need to sell an old vehicle, check with local yards or use our cash for junk cars directory.
What kind of parts can I find at West Side Metal Recycling?
The yard has used auto parts from salvaged cars, trucks, and buses. Common parts include engines, transmissions, body panels, bumpers, doors, and interior components. Prices are marked on parts, and customers remove them themselves.
How does self-service auto salvage work at West Side Metal Recycling?
Customers search the yard during business hours on their own. Tools aren’t provided, so bring your own if needed. Parts are priced individually, and payment is made at the office before leaving. Staff won’t help locate parts—you’ll need to find and remove them yourself.
Does West Side Metal Recycling accept scrap metal?
Yes, the yard takes non-ferrous metals like aluminum, brass, and copper, as well as ferrous metals. Prices are paid by the pound based on current market rates. Large loads may qualify for pickup.
Do I need an appointment to visit West Side Metal Recycling?
No, appointments aren’t required. The yard operates on a first-come, first-served basis during business hours. For large scrap metal orders, calling ahead may help coordinate pickup.
