Have you ever had to junk a car? Have you ever wondered “why”? In many places, recycling your car is the law, and the only way to get rid of that old vehicle you no longer need (or which no longer runs) is to call a company to haul it away. If you’re in the Barkhamsted, CT, area and looking to get rid of a car, give Stewart’s Used Auto Parts a call to haul away your junk car.

Why do we send junk cars off for recycling? Simple: it’s good for the environment. The image of old rusty vehicles sitting around in abandoned lots strikes most as an eyesore. But all that gasoline residue and oil, not to mention rusting metal parts, are environmental concerns, too.

Recycling the metal parts of a vehicle is also a cost saver, both for creating new parts and in fuel. Every ton of steel that can be reused from old cars can save up to half a ton of coal. Preserving our limited resources is good for the earth.

Consider also the cost savings for people who recycle the most useful parts of the car. Everything from used tail lights and radiators to transmissions can be put in vehicles that are otherwise running. Think of it as an organ donation plan for cars. This can save people from having to buy a new car and means parts from your beloved old ride can live on.

Another part of the car that’s a prime candidate for recycling is the tires. Rubber tires can go into making a number of useful items, from yoga mats and shoe treads to outdoor playground spaces for needy children.

If you have an old junk car you think it’s high time to recycle, give Stewart’s Used Auto Parts a call at (800) 726-0871 and check out all their auto services today. Visit their website for a gallery of used car arrivals for sale.