When a car comes to the end of its life, it’s often sent to a recycling facility or scrapyard to be dismantled and repurposed. However, this is not just a matter of splitting the car into bits and sending them to landfill; a surprising amount of your car’s components can actually be salvaged, reused and turned into new products and materials.

Here’s a breakdown of which car parts get recycled when a car is scrapped…

If you have got a work van, lorry, tractor or trailer that you are looking to get rid of, you may be wondering: do scrap yards take commercial and agricultural vehicles? The short answer is – yes, scrap yards generally accept commercial and agricultural vehicles for scrapping. However, there are a few things you need to know before you haul your vehicle in.

SHORT ANSWER: No, there is currently no government-funded car scrappage scheme in Wales.

Since their introduction in 2009, scrappage schemes have been a great way for motorists to trade in older, more pollutive vehicles for a discount on newer, more eco-friendly vehicles. As of November 2025, the Welsh Government has no such scheme in place - bookmark this page and check back for updates!

After arriving at a scrap yard, your car will go through the depollution process, then it will be crushed ready for the materials to be recycled. To learn more about what happens to scrapped cars, read on!

There are many reasons to scrap your car. It might be written off by your insurer, or it may just reach the end of its useful lifespan. Whatever the reason, one question remains: where do scrapped cars end up?

An authorised treatment facility is the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way to get rid of your vehicle for money. If you're looking to scrap your car, then you should definitely be looking to scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility (ATF).

In this blog, we'll go through the most frequently asked questions about authorised treatment facilities. Let's get into it...