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Automobiles
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Automobiles are end-of-life vehicles dismantled for spare parts, which have value as a source of components after their useful life ends.
Material Details
FNSB residents can drop off an unlimited number of automobiles for free at the FNSB Sanitary Landfill.
Parent material: Automotive
Additional categories: Metals
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About Automobiles
What it is
Cars and trucks are the number one recycled product in America. On average, about 12 million cars are recycled each year in the U.S. Over 95% of the ELVs in the United States are recycled for their metals content, which represents about 75% of the weight of the vehicle. Automotive recycling conserves natural resources and reduces air and water pollution, all while keeping reusable materials out of landfills.
How it’s recycled
During the dismantling process all fuel, fluids, batteries, catalytic converters, electronics, tires and other parts are properly handled to reduce harm to the environment. Valuable parts such as engines, transmissions, wheels, tires, and sound systems are removed for reuse or refurbishment, and toxic components like batteries and fluids are also safely extracted. The remaining vehicle structure is crushed into compact forms, then fed into shredders and reduced to small pieces, with advanced technologies like eddy current, laser, infrared, and buoyancy-based separators used to sort the shredded material into specific streams, such as ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other recyclable materials.
How to prepare it
Before recycling, remove personal belongings, cancel your insurance, and have your car title ready as many centers require proof of ownership before accepting a vehicle (not the case in FNSB). Important documents like registration, insurance papers, and maintenance records should be removed and stored safely, as these documents contain personal information that could be misused if not properly secured before vehicle disposal.
Common mistakes
Vehicle owners frequently forget to remove personal items and important documentation before recycling, resulting in potential identity theft risks and lost valuable items. Failing to get a Certificate of Destruction is one of the most common and costly errors, as without this document, there's no official proof that the car has been taken off the road.
Environmental impact
Given the approximately 12.6 million vehicles recycled each year by the automotive recycling industry, GHG emissions are reduced by over 30 million metric tons per year. For every ton of steel recycled from cars, the industry conserves approximately 2,500 pounds of iron ore and saves around 74% of the energy required for new steel production. Recycling end-of-life vehicles saves an estimated 85 million barrels of oil that would have been used in manufacturing new parts. Improper handling can contaminate soil and groundwater, damage ecosystems, and create public health hazards.
Did you know?
Approximately 99% of car batteries are recycled.
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