Environmental Impact of Junk Car Recycling

When you sell your junk car for recycling, you're not just getting cash - you're making an environmentally responsible choice. Here's how auto recycling benefits our planet.

Reduces Mining and Manufacturing

Recycling steel uses 74% less energy than producing new steel from iron ore. This means less mining, less pollution, and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Prevents Hazardous Waste

Cars contain many hazardous materials - oil, coolant, battery acid, brake fluid. Professional recyclers properly dispose of these substances, preventing soil and water contamination.

Conserves Natural Resources

The average car contains about 2,400 pounds of recyclable steel. Recycling this metal conserves natural resources and reduces the need for raw material extraction.

By the Numbers

• 12 million cars are recycled in the US annually
• Auto recycling is the 16th largest industry in America
• About 80% of a car can be recycled
• Recycling saves 85 million barrels of oil annually