Recycling center in Norwalk, CT

LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc.

40 Meadow St Norwalk CT 06854 USA

4.6 (41 reviews)
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LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc. recycling center in Norwalk, CT - View of facility

About this center

LaJoie's Auto Wrecking has served Fairfield County since 1933, and the family still owns it. Its scrap yard on Meadow Street in Norwalk runs an on-site shredder that fully processes vehicles and scrap metal. The yard buys copper, brass, aluminum, insulated wire, lead, zinc, stainless steel, catalytic converters, steel, cast iron, and machinery such as forklifts and excavators, along with sedans, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles in any condition. Contractors and businesses schedule container swap-outs, removals, and deliveries. The yard refuses enclosed containers, Freon-containing appliances, televisions and monitors, live ammunition, and metal with asbestos or radioactive material. Danbury and New Milford yards under the same name handle used auto parts and junk vehicles, but full scrap metal service is only in Norwalk. LaJoie's belongs to the Recycled Materials Association.

Materials accepted & services

Services offered

  • On-site shredder
  • Container service with swap-outs and removals
  • Junk vehicle purchasing
  • Used auto parts at Danbury and New Milford

Areas served

Fairfield CountyNorwalk

Not accepted

Enclosed containersFreon-containing appliancesTelevisions and monitorsLive ammunitionUnprocessed oil tanksMetal with asbestos or radioactive materialKegs and oxygen tanks

Prices & reviews

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Devin Dowling

2 weeks ago

Review

DON’T come here if you’re a girl. Came here running an errand for my friend to sell scrap metal. Have always been told this place gives a good amount for scrap metal all of mine was completely clean sheets and chunks leftover from jewelry making a pretty hefty box. some sheets even had the store price still on it (ranging 60-80$) I left with 15$. I knew I wasn’t going to get even half of what it was worth but this felt like an actual joke. The guy at the counter laughed and said here’s some lunch money 😂 Joke is on me for trusting that they would be fair. When I got home I was told I should not have accepted that but the way it works is you have no idea what you’re going to even get for it until you have already given it away to someone in the back never to be seen again. At that point it was gone and I had basically donated it. Gave my friend 100$ because I felt terrible that I got scammed out of SO MUCH METAL and couldn’t do anything about it. do better👎🏼 Update to reflect the response from the business: there were more than 2 different types of metal as I tried to explain to the man weighing it he seemed to acknowledge it. If it was a material not normally accepted or being placed under the weight of another type of metal i would have just kept it. would not have mattered if i said something the day of wouldn’t have gotten the metal back anyways.

Phil S

6 months ago

Review

I had a great experience junking two trucks at LaJoie's today. From the start they were very helpful over the phone quoting a price and answering any of my questions. I felt the price they offered was very fair. Drop off was quick and easy. The second one I had picked up; The team was very kind and accommodating and also got it picked up in a timely manor. Thank you!

Valerie Iacono

6 years ago

Review

CAREFUL NOT A TRUST WORTH BUSINESS . I get paid $1.45 for clean Brass for over 6 months. Today I sent my girl friend to Laboies Norwalk to turn in 100 ponds of clean Brass and they paid her only $1.00 per pound I got so upset they stealing from her like this and went to talk to them to get our Brass back and return their $100 but was not able to get the brass back to sell to PC in Bridgeport. You guys should be ashamed to stealing from customers. Neither myself nor any of my friends are coming to Lajoies ever again. Don't waist your time and money dealing with this cooked people PC pays $1.50 for clean Brass Bridgeport scrap Pays 1.40 1.45 . Even the Chinese at East Washington payed 1.35 and he is the cheapest around.. Lajoies Not a trust worthy busyness I'm very disappointed you should be ashamed..

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

Does LaJoie's Auto Wrecking buy junk cars?

Yes. The company buys used vehicles in any condition, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles.

Does LaJoie's Auto Wrecking take refrigerators and air conditioners?

No. Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers are on its refused list.

Does LaJoie's Auto Wrecking offer containers for scrap metal?

Yes. New customers call for a quote, and current customers request swap-outs, removals, and deliveries.

Is LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc. open on Saturday?

Yes. LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc. is open 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc. open on Sunday?

LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc. lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Ownership & business

Names and roles as recorded by the source; these do not independently establish current ownership or beneficial ownership.

Carrier / company-wide

FMCSA carrier & fleet record

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

USDOT number
291317
Reported legal name
LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING CO INC
Dataset updated:
2026-10-31T11:57:08.000Z
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING CO INC, doing business as LAJOE'S AUTO & SCRAP RECYCLING, USDOT 291317, at 40 MEADOW ST, NORWALK, CT 06854-4501. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2025-12-22. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

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Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility registry

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA registry ID
110030388462
Source record updated:
2016-01-11
Source record created:
2007-05-24
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110030388462 for LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING COMPANY, INC. at 40 MEADOW ST, NORWALK, CT. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-01-11. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

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Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: SEMS:CTN000106114, SIMS:1533153. Recorded program interests: STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-01-11. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

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Inspections & violations

Historical records do not establish current noncompliance. Missing records or reported zeros do not establish a clean history. Some entries are allegations or reporting events, rather than final findings.

Carrier-wide · not facility inspectionsHistorical records

FMCSA vehicle inspection history

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

USDOT number
291317
Matched historical carrier inspections
2
Inspection dataset updated:
2026-10-31
First matched inspection:
2024-03-16
Last matched inspection:
2026-01-20
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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What FMCSA vehicle inspection history matches this registered carrier?

FMCSA’s vehicle inspection file retrieved October 31, 2026 contains 2 reviewed records matching USDOT 291317 and the current registered legal/DBA name for LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING CO INC, dated 2024-03-16 through 2026-01-20. 1 matched reports have a positive VIOL_TOTAL field and 0 have a positive OOS_TOTAL field. Across these distinct reports, the source VIOL_TOTAL values sum to 2 and OOS_TOTAL values sum to 0; these are reported inspection-level counts. This is the observed subset of a three-year file, not a lifetime total. The history concerns the registered carrier’s vehicles/operations, not inspections of this recycling facility. An out-of-service violation at an inspection does not establish a current carrier-wide shutdown or present safety status. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Vehicle-Inspection-File/fx4q-ay7w

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Which individually linked vehicle-inspection violation records are available?

Selected reported inspection examples for USDOT 291317: inspection 81123749, report 3076002765, 2024-03-16, source VIOL_TOTAL 2, OOS_TOTAL 0; linked examples 393.9TS: Inoperative turn signal (source OOS indicator N); 393.9: Inoperable Required Lamp (source OOS indicator N). Codes, descriptions and indicators are reproduced from the linked inspection records. The companion detail-row count can differ from inspection-level totals and is not used to recompute them. Component totals are not added together. These are historical recorded inspection entries, not court findings, a current violation determination or a carrier safety rating. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/w/876r-jsdb/m7rw-edbr?cur=EgbP04eyHt3

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Operations & reporting

Reported quantities, fleet figures and financial-assurance filings retain their source scope and dates; they do not establish current capacity, staffing, funding or coverage.

Carrier / company-wide

FMCSA carrier & fleet record

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

USDOT number
291317
Reported legal name
LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING CO INC
Reported carrier power units
12
Reported carrier drivers
4
Dataset updated:
2026-10-31T11:57:08.000Z
MCS-150 form date:
2025-12-22
Retrieved:
2026-10-31 (source access date)
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What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?

The active FMCSA census row for LAJOIE'S AUTO WRECKING CO INC (USDOT 291317) reports 12 power units, 12 trucks, 4 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2025-12-22; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

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Location & directions

LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc.

40 Meadow St Norwalk CT 06854 USA

Norwalk, CT

41.087303°N, 73.418027°W

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