Rathes Scrapyard

Whether you are buying part(s) for your vehicle, or are in the repair business, we are one of the top service oriented and premier salvage yards in the Burlington, Vermont area. We buy junk cars, recycle scrap metal, sell used car parts, and even offer towing services!
Rathe’s offers quality used automotive parts for most foreign and domestic vehicles. We even have some in “later” model vehicles so we are able to fulfill most requests. We have knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous staff that are eager to help you with all of your requests no matter how small or large task might be. Our highly trained staff that are able to provide the most accurate description and knowledge of the part you are inquiring about.
Ever wonder how to pronounce our name?… Well to be honest you are not the first, we are used to it! Rathe’s is pronounced “Ratty’s” and it’s as easy as that! Our salvage yard sits on 20 acres abutting Interstate I-89 in Colchester located minutes from Burlington. Come on down as we are looking forward to seeing you.

Rathe’s Auto Salvage and Junk Car Removal is a full service metal recycling company and salvage yard.Our goal is to provide professional and courteous service and a safe environment for our customers and employees.We pay top prices for all types of scrap metal while using state-of-the-art processing machinery.

Mission

To provide professional and courteous service and a safe environment for our customers and employees.  Our ultimate goal is to serve you and make your experience a pleasant one, and our team will stop at nothing to ensure that you come away more than satisfied.

Services

We offer junk car removal, automotive recycling, used car parts, towing, interior and exterior demolition, and scrap metal recycling

Scrap Metal

Rathe’s offers a full range of scrap metal recycling services and demolition services. We offer roll off services for your scrap metal recycling and have the machinery ready for your demolition needs. We pay top prices for all types of metals. Copper, Aluminum, Brass, electric and communication wire, stainless steel, etc. can all be brought into our facility. Please call if there are special questions or concerns.

Manufacturing Scrap Metal Services

In the creation of products that use ferrous and non-ferrous metals, manufacturers will always find an inherent amount of unused materials. Rathe’s can recycle these by-products which decrease the amount of waste generated as well as lower the cost of production.

Auto Recycling

Auto recycling is great for the environment and your pocket. If you’ve got a clunker sitting in your driveway, give us a call and we’ll let you know how much we’ll pay for it.  We can include haul off within a 25 mile radius of our location, including Burlington, Williston, Colchester, Winooski, Essex, Essex Junction, Shelburne, & South Burlington.

Items we do not accept

• No fluids or containers of fluid
• No garbage
• No flourescent
• No radioactive materials
• No Mercury