Vehicle Recycling
Cars, Trucks, Fleet & Auto Parts
Vehicle recycling (auto recycling) is the process of dismantling end-of-life vehicles to recover reusable parts, scrap metal, fluids, and other materials. Approximately 12-15 million vehicles reach end-of-life annually in the US, with a recycling rate above 95% by weight — making automotive the most recycled consumer product.
The Most Recycled Consumer Product in America
Vehicles are the most recycled consumer product in the United States — over 95% of a vehicle by weight can be recovered and recycled. Steel, aluminum, copper, platinum group metals (from catalytic converters), glass, rubber, and plastics all have established recycling markets.
For businesses managing fleet vehicles, dealership trade-ins, or insurance write-offs, proper end-of-life vehicle processing ensures environmental compliance (fluid drainage, refrigerant recovery, airbag deployment), recovers maximum value from parts and materials, and provides clean title documentation.
Vehicles and Parts We Accept
Processed through certified facilities with full documentation.
From End-of-Life to Recovered Materials
Assessment
We evaluate your vehicle(s) — make, model, condition, and title status to determine the best recovery path.
Pickup
We tow or haul vehicles from your location. Fleet pickups coordinated for minimal operational disruption.
Dismantling
Fluids drained and recycled. Reusable parts pulled. Hazardous components (refrigerant, airbags, mercury switches) safely removed.
Crushing & Shredding
Remaining hulk processed through industrial shredders. Metals separated by type for resale to mills.
Documentation
Title processing, Certificate of Recycling, and weight documentation for your fleet management or insurance records.
of a vehicle by weight can be recovered and recycled — steel, aluminum, copper, and precious metals
vehicles reach end-of-life annually in the US — a massive source of recyclable materials
of recycled steel from vehicles re-enters manufacturing each year
annual contribution of the auto recycling industry to the US economy
Ready to recycle vehicles?
Quotes in less than 1 hour. Free pickup for commercial volumes.
Vehicle Recycling Services
Compliance and Environmental Liability
Who Retires Vehicles
Vehicle Recycling Questions
Titles, fluids, catalytic converters, and what your vehicle is worth.
View All FAQs arrow_forwardIdeally yes. A clean title streamlines processing. For vehicles without titles, we can work with your state's DMV processes — abandoned vehicle affidavits, bonded titles, or mechanic's liens depending on your jurisdiction.
Value depends on weight (primarily steel), catalytic converter type, and reusable parts. A typical sedan yields $200-$500 in scrap value. Vehicles with high-value catalytic converters or salvageable parts can be worth more.
Yes. We provide towing for non-running vehicles at no additional cost in most markets for vehicles with sufficient scrap value.
All fluids (oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, refrigerant) are drained and recycled through licensed processors before the vehicle is shredded. This is an EPA requirement.
Yes. We manage multi-vehicle fleet dispositions with coordinated pickup schedules, title processing, and consolidated reporting. Common for fleet operators retiring 10-100+ vehicles.
We require valid ID and vehicle documentation for all catalytic converter transactions, in compliance with state theft-prevention laws. We can provide documentation for insurance claims.
Yes — forklifts, excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment. These are dismantled for parts and metal recovery, with proper handling of hydraulic fluids and other regulated materials.
Certificate of Recycling, title receipt, weight documentation, and for fleets, a consolidated disposition report with per-vehicle tracking.
Get a Vehicle Recycling Quote
Tell us about your vehicle or fleet and we'll provide a quote for pickup, dismantling, and certified recycling.