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    This is how scrap cars are recycled

    Being machines, cars breaking down and eventually not working is not a surprise. More often than not, they tend to eat up space in your garage. In fact, when the new car rolls in, people tend to do two things. They either abandon their old cars or find a suitable car scrap Auckland has in its directory to sell them for cash. In many scrap yards, you will find your old car sitting there for the needy to scavenge the good parts, while in some others go the extra mile by recycling them. This means you prevent your old car from ending up in an overflowing landfill, polluting the earth. But how does scrap car recycling really work? Let’s find out.

    Finding the right recycler

    The first step to recycling your scrap car is finding the right recycler. This is an important step because not all recyclers process an old car the same way. While it is necessary to follow certain environmentally friendly guidelines and rules, not many do. Ideally, before the recycling process begins, the recycler should remove the fluids to avoid any hazardous situation. This is to be done in accordance with the environmental compliance regulation Failure to do so can lead to pollution, a life-threatening situation for the operators, and a hefty fine. As such, when you take your car to the recycler, make sure to ask if the recycler has appropriate licenses and follow the above-mentioned guidelines.

    End of life vehicles

    End of life vehicles (ELVs) are cars, trucks, etc., that can only be recycled or sold for scrap parts. They are categorized as waste and so are their components. Using such cars is hazardous to both the user and the environment. A car can be an ELV if it has been totalled or has reached a technical or economical end of life. Recyclers need a special license to recycle ELVs because the process requires certain specific steps to avoid hazardous situations. As such, ask your recycler if they are legally eligible to take up the recycling of ELVs.

    Removing compounds and de-pollution

    Around 75% of your old car can be recycled. However, they need to be de-polluted first. This means that a recycler needs to ( and will) remove all the hazardous fluids and compounds in the car before picking apart the useful components. These components include:

    • Lead containing battery containers
    • Electronic switches with mercury
    • Coolant refrigerators
    • Washer, brake, transmission, diesel exhaust fluids, fuel, and antifreeze

    Conclusion

    Selling old cars for scrap is one of the best ways to get some extra cash. However, when you opt for a recycling scrap yard instead of a regular one, you are being eco-friendly while earning money. Therefore, with the right recycler, recycling your old car is a win-win situation.

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