Recycling
The End of Life Vehicle regulations introduced tough new laws for businesses which handle scrap cars, with the aim of protecting our environment. All scrap cars now have to be treated to remove any hazardous materials including oils, batteries and tyres, which would cause serious environmental damage if they ended up down the drain or in landfill.
Only when cars have undergone this treatment process, can the car shells be processed at metal recycling facilities. Traditionally only the metal has been recovered due to its value, however, in order to meet the higher recycling rates required by the regulations, the glass and plastic material, which used to end up as landfill, is now separated for recycling.
Unfortunately, despite severe penalties, not all businesses have this respect for the law and continue to put our environment at risk.
When you choose Cartakeback to recycle your scrap car to the highest standards, you can feel proud that you are doing your bit to help protect the environment.
All Cartakeback Recycling Centres bear the ‘Recycling Compliance Seal’ to demonstrate their compliance. Find out more about the recycling compliance certification scheme.