Kicking your Ride to the Curb? How to Recycle Your Car

January 6th, 2015  |  Auto Insurance

The concept of the traditional junkyard is a thing of the past. Today the focus is on how to recycle your vehicle. Through the efforts of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and many other auto recyclers across the country, recycling your old car is something an increasing number of Canadians are doing.

Rather than going through the hassle of trying to sell your old beater online or bartering with car salesman at the dealership, recycling your car is a great way to dispose of your car quickly and conveniently, while leaving minimal impact on the environment. Plus, you will get a few bucks in return too!

Auto recyclers buy older vehicles and make sure they are taken care of in an environmentally sound manner. They safely dispose of harmful materials, helping to prevent environmental contamination, and they remove parts that can be reused in other vehicles. These parts can be purchased by consumers, helping them save money on their vehicle repair bills.

Benefits of Recycling Your Car

• It helps to reduce insurance rates
• It make repair parts more affordable
• It minimizes pollution

ARC outlines the environmental benefits of auto recyclers:

• More than 80% of vehicles donated can be reused or recycled
• Recycled parts save an estimated 80 million barrels of oil annually
• Gas tanks, batteries and tires are all removed and are recycled, reused or disposed of appropriately

Find a Local Recycler

If you are planning to recycle your ride, the good news is there are lot of options across the country. To find a local recycler in your area that offers car recycling services, please visit http://autorecyclers.ca/members

When disposing of your vehicle, it’s important that you sell it to a certified auto recycler or to a car charity that will recycle your old vehicle. Two of your most popular options include:

1. Retire Your Ride: This is the national car recycling program that is managed by ARC. All you need to do is upload your car information online, and ARC will have local certified recyclers bid on your car to help you get the best deal and dispose of your car properly. Visit http://retireyourride.ca/
2. Car Heaven: Want to give back to the community and get rid of your old car at the same time? Car Heaven allows you to donate your old car and give the proceeds to charity. Simply fill out the form and they will handle the details for you. Visit http://carheaven.ca/

Have you recycled a vehicle in the past? Tell us about your experience. Would you do it again?

Learn more about getting rid of your old car:

What to do with your old beater once you are done with it!

Dos and Don'ts of Getting Rid of Your Old Car