{"id":117356,"date":"2024-08-27T19:23:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T02:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=117356"},"modified":"2024-09-13T18:54:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T01:54:23","slug":"going-green-what-you-should-know-about-car-recycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/going-green-what-you-should-know-about-car-recycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Green: What You Should Know About Car Recycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117356_ef5995-33 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-9638fb  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-11109a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117356_0d7644-17\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximately 27 million cars are recycled annually. For the average vehicle, about 90% of its parts can be recycled, including tires, metal, glass, plastics, and the engine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 96% of all lead acid batteries are recycled, but the process is a bit meticulous when it comes to handling them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The car recycling process includes depolluting and dismantling the old car before scrap parts are sorted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>With millions of new vehicles rolling out of their respective factories each year, consumers are bound to discard their old daily drivers to get their hands on the latest models. And while top-selling automakers enjoy rocketing sales, junkyards are filled with piles of unused vehicles waiting to be crushed or recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auto recycling is quite complex. It doesn&rsquo;t work the same way as sorting out your garbage and identifying which ones are biodegradable and non-biodegradable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will walk you through the auto recycling process and help you understand which factors to consider before you recycle your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 27 million cars are recycled annually. For the average vehicle, about 90% of its parts can be recycled, including tires, metal, glass, plastics, and the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car junkyard filled with recycled cars\" class=\"wp-image-117399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/car-junkyard-filled-with-recycled-cars.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For the average vehicle, about 90% of its parts can be recycled, including tires, metal, glass, plastics, and the engine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, 14 million tons of steel are recycled from end-of-life cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from these, liquids&#19968;including gasoline, diesel, and coolant&#19968;are also recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100.8 million gallons of gasoline and diesel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 million gallons of motor oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 million gallons of coolant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.5 million gallons of windshield wiper fluid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-dispose-of-car-batteries\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20\"><style> .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20:active, .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u73ede8e67f6fe749a21f3946c1bc4b20:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How To Dispose of Car Batteries<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about the remaining 10% of car parts that are deemed non-recyclable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, the remaining 10% can still be recycled when you put them through the shredder. Such scraps can be used to make caps and covers for landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Car Recycling Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the general steps involved when recycling an old car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Depollute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, old cars that are up for recycling must be depolluted. During this process, combustible fluids like gasoline, coolant, and engine oil are removed from the vehicle to ensure that there will be no chemical leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dismantle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle is then dismantled, with functional parts like the engine and transmission taken apart and inspected. If such parts are still in good working condition, they can be sold in salvage yards or auto parts stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the functional parts have been removed, auto recyclers can now proceed with crushing the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrap dealers will usually pick up metal parts from the dismantled vehicle and turn them into new products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, parts like glass and plastic are sold to companies that can reuse them. Scrap glass is usually melted to create new windows and windshields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber is also another material that can be recycled from cars, particularly tires. Old tires are typically shredded and grinded to make new tires, and tire treads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the other scrap parts mentioned in this article, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery\">battery<\/a> deserves a special section because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-dispose-of-car-batteries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recycling it can be a bit tricky\">recycling it can be a bit tricky<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 96% of all lead acid batteries are recycled, but the process is a bit meticulous when it comes to handling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/electric-car-battery-disposal-the-right-way-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7\"><style> .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7:active, .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uacd112dbc43c4fc1584d9e82c4c389c7:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Electric Car Battery Disposal: The Right Way to Do It<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Batteries contain lead and other heavy metals that are dangerous for people and the environment. When taking them out, it&rsquo;s important for the batteries to be stored in a sealed plastic bag and carried in an upright position to ensure that no acid will leak out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most out of old batteries, their lead material must be melted and sold after solidifying. Other components, such as sulfuric acid, get neutralized or converted into other chemicals like sodium sulfate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Batteries that are taken from internal combustion engines require a meticulous recycling process that ensures almost everything that makes them up can be reused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the same thing can&rsquo;t be said about the batteries from hybrids and fully electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, only about 30% of EV battery content can be recycled. The rest will go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auto Recycling Can Help In More Ways Than One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s no secret that recycling can positively affect the environment. Reducing waste and repurposing old materials provide an avenue of opportunities that go beyond environmental benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The need to recycle over a billion tons of scrap parts has created countless job opportunities. In the UK alone, almost 800,000 employees are working in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, old parts have value no matter how little. This can serve as a motivation for car owners to properly recycle their vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trash to Cash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re already disposing of your old car because it&rsquo;s given you countless problems that end up with expensive repair bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since your vehicle is headed for the junkyard, why not make a profit out of it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/throwing-used-car-batteries-into-the-ocean\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0\"><style> .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0:active, .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uaad412048db968506ed4fee2884bb2f0:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Here's Why Throwing Car Batteries Into the Ocean Is a Bad Idea (+Proper Disposal Tips)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of local auto parts stores, scrap yards, and other shops will be willing to get your old car off your hands for a price. Here&rsquo;s how much you can sell used car parts for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car batteries &ndash; $5-$10 (the more batteries you bring, the higher you can sell them for)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil filters\">oil filters<\/a> &ndash; 50 cents per gallon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires &ndash; $25-$75<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/catalytic-converter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Catalytic converters\">Catalytic converters<\/a> &ndash; $45-$100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass &ndash; $25-$100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starters and alternators &ndash; $2-$10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrap metal &ndash; 25-50 cents per pound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember to Do These Things Before Recycling Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve made up your mind about recycling your vehicle, make sure to remember the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your trunk, glove box, and other storage compartments for personal items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove electronic devices that might still be of use to you when you get your new car. These include phone cables, dash cameras, and other plug-in items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove your license plate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare your keys and your vehicle&rsquo;s paperwork. These will come in handy when you&rsquo;re dealing with titles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Car recycling is a tedious process that aims to breathe new life into old parts. Generally, automotive recycling involves depolluting the vehicle, dismantling it, and sorting out individual parts to find out where they can be sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you want to pull apart your vehicle on your own, parts like tires, cat-cons, the engine, as well as oil filters can be sold at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, regardless of whether you&rsquo;re taking your vehicle to a recycling shop or dismantling it from your own garage, always make sure that there are no valuable items left behind.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>With millions of new vehicles rolling out of their respective factories each year, consumers are bound to discard their old&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/going-green-what-you-should-know-about-car-recycling\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":117398,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53,3950,3768],"tags":[73,1189,1768],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-117356","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features","8":"category-for-the-car-owner","9":"category-lifestyle","10":"tag-battery","11":"tag-catalytic-converter-2","12":"tag-oil-filter","13":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Going Green: What You Should Know About Car Recycling - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Auto recycling is quite complex. 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