When my truck died last spring, I donated it to Newgate School right beside 280 and University in Mpls.
They use the donations for their vocational program to teach young and disadvantaged folks the auto service trades. The vehicles provide experience and then the resale provides the tuition for the students to make it possible for them to go to school.
You get the max allowed tax deduction as Newgate is a charity.
They will pick up dead vehicles in the metro area.
http://www.newgateschool.org/
Grouse