Learn about the Benefits of Donating your car

Our Junk My Car Auto Recycling Promises

At Rhode Island Junk My Car, we believe in a straightforward and honest approach to auto recycling. When you choose us, you’re choosing transparency, fair prices, and reliable service. We’re dedicated to making the process of selling your junk car or truck as easy and beneficial for you as possible.

Top Dollar for Your Vehicle

We pride ourselves on paying top dollar for your cars and trucks. Our pricing reflects the true value of your vehicle for recycling, ensuring you get the best possible return. There are no games, no gimmicks, and no scams here. We offer premium recycling prices with no hidden fees, so what we quote is what you get—no haggling required!

Fast, Professional, and Secure Service

When you call us, you’re guaranteed fast, professional service. We understand your time is valuable, and we strive to make the pickup and payment process as efficient as possible. Plus, for your peace of mind, we issue an official RI Junk My Car disposal receipt, ensuring proper documentation of your vehicle’s transfer. Don’t take chances with your old car; our cars go directly to licensed recycling facilities, guaranteeing responsible and environmentally sound disposal.

Selling vs. Donating: A Smarter Choice for Charity

Thinking about donating your vehicle? Consider this: when you donate a vehicle directly to a nonprofit, a significant portion of the money often goes towards administrative and corporate costs. By selling your vehicle to us for a fair price and then donating the cash yourself to your chosen charity, you can ensure a much larger percentage of your contribution directly benefits the cause. It’s a more effective way to support your favorite organizations while also responsibly disposing of your unwanted vehicle.

Ready to get cash for your junk car or truck today? Give Jim a call at 401-639-9426 for a free quote!

Have Questions?

Why Selling Your Car Locally Might Be Better Than Donating It

Thinking about donating your vehicle to charity? While that may seem like a generous and easy option, many people don’t realize that selling your junk car to a local recycler like us—and donating the cash instead—often benefits your chosen charity more directly and efficiently.

Here’s why:

Many Car Donation Programs Are Run by For-Profit Middlemen

What looks like a charitable organization may actually be a business operating behind the scenes. These third-party companies handle everything from pickup to resale—and take a significant cut before any money ever reaches a nonprofit.

According to reports from the IRS and charity watchdog groups, the average vehicle donation program gives as little as 15% to 30% of the car’s value to the actual charitable mission. The rest often goes to:

    • Towing contractors
    • Auction fees
    • Administrative costs
    • Salaries and overhead
    • Real estate and fleet management

That means a $500 car might only send $75 to the charity—if that.

When you sell to a local recycler like us, you’re keeping your money in the community. We’re not a faceless corporation—we’re your neighbors. You help create local jobs and support Rhode Island’s economy with every sale.

Most car donation programs only support a specific group of charities. When you sell your car and donate the cash directly, you’re in control. Whether it’s a veterans’ cause, an animal shelter, or a local food bank, you choose where your money goes—and you may even get a cleaner, more transparent tax receipt in the process.

Some charities accept any vehicle in any condition—but that can mean they auction it off for far less than it’s worth. We evaluate your vehicle honestly and pay cash on the spot, which often translates into a larger donation if you pass the money along.

Bottom Line: Selling your car to a local recycler and then donating the proceeds gives you more control, helps local businesses, and often results in a larger actual donation to the cause you care about.

Want to do good with your old car? Sell it to us—and donate with impact.