Donate a VehicleHow does my old car get recycled?
Cars are the number one most recycled product on the planet. 75% of an average car’s content by weight can be recycled. No other complex mass-produced article has so far achieved such a high rate of recycling. Once your vehicle has been picked up by one of Car Heaven’s participating auto recyclers, it will be taken to their facility where it is then recycled in an environmentally responsible way. This recycling process happens in three stages: 1. Pre-treatment: drainage of operating fluids 2. Parts Re-use: dismantling of parts and components 3. Recycling of Materials Stage One – Pre-treatment Preparation of a vehicle for dismantling is vital to proper recycling. This includes the drainage of operating fluids such as oil, coolants, refrigerants and fuel, and the removal of the gas tank, battery and tires. It is critical that the draining and proper collection of fluids is performed to prevent any groundwater contamination.
