Advantages of professional scrap car recycling

Here at X-Met Metals we collect, and pay, for all manner of scrap metal, including scrap vehicles, from locations across the North West Region, including Bolton, Frodsham, Manchester and Ormskirk. But what are the advantages of professional scrap car recycling, and why should you recycle your old car with us?

What are the advantages of professional scrap car recycling?

If your car is damaged beyond repair there are a number of benefits to ensuring that this is professionally and effectively recycled. These advantages and benefits include:

  • Environmental benefits- recycling a scrap car can bring a number of environmental advantages including recycling the steel to preserve stores of iron ore. Many vehicles are made predominantly from steel, and this can be recycled allowing the steel to be reused in other projects. As a result, problems with iron mining, and chemicals and pollution from refining steel, can be reduced. In addition, this recycling will ensure that no dangerous or toxic chemicals leak into the environment, preventing habitat destruction and environmental health issues.
  • Make money from your old vehicle- while a car can not be legally sold when this is determined to be an End of Life Vehicle, it can be sold for scrap and recycling. This means that you can still make some money on your vehicle. Here at X-Met Metals, we offer great prices for all scrap including cars for recycling, so you can be sure that you’re getting the best deal.
  • Legal compliance- when a car comes to the end of its life,  it must be properly and legally dealt with, which includes complying with relevant authorities. Professionally recycling your vehicle can provide documentation and proof of this compliance, which is absolutely necessary for individuals and companies with multiple vehicles.

For more information get in touch with the North West’s leading scrap metal merchants, X-Met Metals, today!