{"id":1461,"date":"2018-09-27T10:36:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T09:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2025-02-26T22:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T22:10:55","slug":"scrap-yards-recycle-car-depollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/scrap-yards-recycle-car-depollution\/","title":{"rendered":"How our scrap yards recycle your car: Depollution"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Scrap Car Network, we do more than simply scrap your car<\/a>. We put the focus on recycling as much of it as possible. Over the years our industry has getting more and more environmentally-focused, and ramping up its recycling targets \u2013 quite right too!<\/p>\n

Current international targets require scrap car people like us to recycle 95% of a car, and at Scrap Car Network we\u2019ve committed to our own target of reaching 100%, using our network of Authorised Treatment Facilities. There are three main stages to totally recycling your car \u2013 Depollution, Dismantlement, and Destruction. This post is the first of a three part series in which we\u2019ll be focusing on each one. First up: Depollution!<\/p>\n

Why do scrap cars need to be depolluted?<\/h2>\n

For years, the processing of scrap cars has been governed by the End of Life Vehicles Directive. Basically, it sets targets for reuse, recycling and recovery of End of Life vehicles (scrap cars) and their components. Now, when cars and vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes are scrapped, they have to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and depollution is a hugely important part of that process.<\/p>\n

Here in the UK, these regulations are enforced by the Environment Agency, which requires that all hazardous materials or components are removed from the car as part of the recycling process, both to maximise the efficiency of the process and minimise and potential harm or damage these materials could cause. Windscreen wash, coolants, antifreeze, batteries and oil are all examples of contaminants that can pose a serious threat to human, animal or environmental health.<\/p>\n

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What do we salvage when we recycle your car?<\/h2>\n

To be honest, it\u2019s quite a long list! It ranges from liquids and gases that can be harmful when under direct exposure, to valuable parts which can have a tangible resale value, all the way up to components which can even be explosive. In full, this list includes:<\/p>\n