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Scrap cars can still hold value even if they’re no longer operational. Recycling facilities can often separate the parts and the metal to use both for scrap. This is an ideal option for anyone looking to upgrade an old vehicle that’s past its prime. If you’re interested or curious to learn more about how the process works, below is a helpful guide.

How Vehicles Get Recycled 

Inspecting the Car

Once at the recycling facility, scrap cars get inspected. During this process, a technician will check to see if there are any usable parts or if the car as a whole could be repaired and salvaged. Even if recycling is the most viable option, the inspection is still necessary to determine which parts of the vehicle can be recycled.

scrap carsDismantling the Parts 

If there are any working parts of the vehicle, like the battery, engine, or transmission, the technician may remove them to sell as used parts. Even if they do not work or hold any value, they’ll need to be removed and disposed of separately from the metal that makes up the body of the vehicle. They will also remove the structural parts, like glass and interior seats.

Processing the Metal 

From there, the recycling center is left with the scrap metal from the vehicle. This usually includes a large amount of iron and steel. To turn it into usable material, the metal is shredded into small pieces and then crushed into a small cube. They may then send it to facilities that melt and reuse the metal.

 

If you have any scrap cars or metal to recycle, Denver Metal Recycling can help. Serving customers throughout the Greater Denver area, the recycling center offers options for vehicles, electronics, and scrap metal. The one-stop-shop has all the equipment needed to process scrap and provide you with a quick and easy experience. They even handle large-scale liquidations, clean-outs, and commercial pickups. Visit the company’s website to learn more about the process of recycling scrap cars. To discuss your recycling needs with a team member, call (303) 316-2880.

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