Auto Recycling
Professional Scrap Removal and Auto Recycling in Salmo and Creston
Scrap King Auto Wrecking & Towing offers reliable auto wrecking and scrap car removal services in Salmo, Creston, and Kootenays. If you have an old or damaged vehicle taking up space, we can help you recycle it responsibly. Almost 80% of a vehicle's weight can be recycled, benefiting the environment and the economy. Many parts, such as batteries, engines, and metal components, can be reused or processed into new materials for future manufacturing.
Scrap car removal not only clears your property but also provides valuable materials. For example, tires can be repurposed into roadways, rubber flooring or even sandals, and steel from old vehicles can be used to build new cars. Recycling efforts in Canada and the USA generate enough steel annually to manufacture approximately 13 million new vehicles. By recycling your car with us, you contribute to sustainable practices that reduce waste and conserve resources.
Call or visit us today to arrange scrap car removal in Salmo or Creston. Our team will simplify the process by picking up your vehicle and ensuring it is appropriately salvaged and recycled.
What is Auto Recycling?
Auto recycling refers to disassembling end-of-life vehicles to recover all recycled original equipment auto parts for reuse in repairing vehicles still in operation. During dismantling, all fuel, fluids, batteries, catalytic converters, electronics, tires, and other parts are properly handled to reduce environmental harm. You can also read our guide on how to recycle your car.
At Scrap King Autowrecking & Towing, we provide reliable auto recycling in Salmo. Read what our customers have to say about our skilled and reliable services.
Auto Recycling - An Environment-Friendly Way to Dispose Your Car
At Scrap King Auto Wrecking & Towing, our auto recycling services remove all the reusable parts from a vehicle, such as tires, drain fluids, and more. After we salvage the auto parts, the car is taken to our on-site crusher in Salmo. Following this, it is taken to Vancouver for recycling.
According to the Clean Air Foundation, automobiles are the most recycled consumer product in the world today. Recycling your vehicle ensures that most parts that can be used again aren't in landfills but are adequately utilized. It is one of the most eco-friendly ways to discard your old vehicle.
Contact us today to recycle your vehicle in the Kootenays. We serve Salmo, Creston, Nelson, Trail, Castlegar and surrounding communities.
Auto Recycling: Scrap Car Removal in Salmo and Creston
We offer a free scrap car removal service in Salmo, Creston and surrounding areas. Some conditions apply, so please contact us for details or submit your inquiry using the form on this page.
Our process makes disposing of your scrap car incredibly easy, allowing you to free up space on your property. The following are some benefits of our service:
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Quick disposal: Reliable scrap car removal services like ours will remove your vehicle quickly and efficiently. We will come to your location and help you clear your yard.
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Environmental benefits: Recycling your junk car is good for the environment in countless ways. It reduces their presence in landfills and offers a treasure trove for recyclable materials. Recycling these materials minimizes the need to acquire new ones from the earth.
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Space: Junk cars can take up a lot of space and create an unsightly mess on your property. They can also cause injuries, especially if you have small children and pets. Removing them will protect your loved ones and the environment.
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These are only some of the many benefits of our scrap car removal in Creston and Salmo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the commonly asked questions related to scrap car removal in Salmo are
What Is Scrap Car Removal?
Scrap car removal refers to removing no longer operational or needed vehicles. This service includes the safe and environmentally friendly pickup and disposal of vehicles.
Is There a Cost Associated with Scrap Car Removal in Salmo?
We offer free scrap vehicle removal in Salmo, Creston and surrounding areas. Some conditions apply. Please contact us for more information.
What Do I Need to Prepare for Scrap Car Removal?
Before we arrive, please ensure that you have the vehicle’s title or ownership documents. It is also helpful to remove any personal belongings from the car. Our team will assist with the rest.
What Happens to My Car after It Is Removed?
Once your car is removed, it will be taken to our facility for assessment. We recycle usable parts and responsibly dispose of hazardous materials, ensuring the process adheres to environmental regulations.
Can You Provide Towing Services for Non-scrap Vehicles?
We also offer towing services for all types of vehicles. Whether you need roadside assistance or vehicle transportation, we can assist you.
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How Are Cars Recycled?
Here's how your cars are recycled:
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Detailed inspection: We inspect the car to see if it is more valuable to repair than to recycle. If the repair looks unprofitable, the recycling facility proceeds with dismantling and recycling. Around 90% of the cars are dismantled and recycled rather than repaired.
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Draining fluids and dismantling valuable parts: We drain fluids such as oil, gas, antifreeze, transmission, and brake lubricant, segregate the hazardous liquids and separate them for safe disposal. Liquids such as gas and oil are filtered and reused. Then, the car engine and transmission are lifted from the car chassis, and usable parts are removed and cleaned. Other components like tires and batteries are also removed for resale or recycling.
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Selling recovered auto parts: Some car parts can be reused to repair other cars, while others can be sold to auto-part distributors.
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Crushing and shredding: Once all the recyclable car parts except metals such as iron and steel are sorted, stored or sold, the only thing that remains is the car body, which includes different metals. The body is crushed and shredded into a flat metal chunk.
Browse our gallery to familiarize yourself with the vehicles and machinery we use for auto recycling in Salmo. Contact our professional team to learn more.
