The short answer: Yes, cars are actually one of the most recycled consumer products in the world! All you need to do is take your old car to an Authorised Treatment Facility, as they are legally approved to ensure the environmentally responsible deconstruction and recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs).
This blog will explore what parts of a car can be recycled, how cars are recycled and why recycling your old car is beneficial for the environment. Let’s get started!
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Scrapping your car is surprisingly easy. If it has finally reached the end of its journey, all you need to do is contact a local scrap car dealer to take care of it. The trickiest part is remembering to register your car as scrapped, which needs to be done through the DVLA.
As an ATF, we have plenty of experience with the process of scrapping a car. To save you the headache, we’ve simplified the scrap registration process for you here. Just follow our guide and DVLA instructions - your car will be registered as scrapped before you know it!
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The logistical tasks that follow losing a loved one can be overwhelming. Among the many responsibilities is dealing with the deceased’s belongings, including their car. If the vehicle is no longer needed or isn’t in working condition, scrapping it may be the best solution.
This blog will walk you through the process of scrapping a car after someone has passed away so that it can be handled legally, efficiently and respectfully.
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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…
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If you have an old caravan that is no longer in sellable condition taking up space on your property, you may be wondering whether you can scrap it for cash. Although some vehicle recyclers do offer caravan scrapping services, the vast majority do not for the reasons we will get into in this blog.
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