If you have some old furniture, kitchen appliances or even an old car that you are looking to get rid of, you may be wondering whether you should take it to a scrapyard or junkyard. While the terms ‘junkyard’ and ‘scrapyard’ are used more or less interchangeably in the UK, there are some small differences in their definitions that we will discuss in this blog so that you can make an informed decision on where to take your scrap! Let’s get started!

If you have an unused car taking up space on your property, you are probably wondering what you should do with it. Your three main options are as follows: you can either scrap the car, sell the car or donate it.

So, how do you decide what option is best for you? Continue reading this blog to find out!

Scrap metal grading is the process of classifying scrap metal based on its type, purity, form and contamination level. This grading level then has a significant impact on the scrap metal value and how it can be processed, with higher grades being given to purer and more valuable metals, while lower grades are assigned to materials with impurities or mixed components.

To learn more about scrap metal grading, keep reading this blog!

If you have scrap metal laying around on your property, you’re probably wondering how much cash you can get for it! Scrap yards will pay you for old metal, broken appliances and even spare car parts, but not all scrap is worth the same. So, what do scrap yards pay the most for? Keep reading this blog for our breakdown of scrap material prices. Let’s get started!

Yes, you can recycle a car. In fact, cars are among the most recyclable consumer products, with many parts and materials recovered, reused or recycled when the vehicle is processed correctly.

If your car has reached the end of its life, recycling it through an authorised treatment facility (ATF) is one of the safest and most responsible ways to dispose of it. An ATF is a licensed site that is approved to depollute, dismantle and recycle end-of-life vehicles in line with environmental regulations.

At A&L Vehicle Recycling, we help drivers to recycle their cars legally, safely and efficiently. Whether your vehicle is damaged, uneconomical to repair, an MOT failure or simply no longer needed, recycling your car allows valuable materials to be recovered while helping to prevent pollution.

So, how are cars recycled? Which parts can be reused? And how much of a car can actually be recycled? Let's take a closer look.