If your car has reached the end of its life cycle, and you’re trying to figure out what to do with it, you may want to consider contributing to a good cause by having it recycled at your local scrap yard. This allows all the materials that make up the vehicle to be reused in a range of ways. The auto recycling services provided by Metalico Rochester make it easy for residents of New York to get rid of their old cars in an environmentally friendly way and profit from it at the same time.

As the movement to recycle cars continues to increase, you might be interested to find out what exactly goes on when a vehicle is left at the scrap yard. Here, the experts at Metalico Rochester give some insight into the recycling process:

• Car Is Bought: The first step in vehicle recycling is for the scrap yard to assess the value of the car and make an offer to buy it. Once the owner accepts, they relinquish possession of the car and walk out with cash in their pocket. Remember to bring your title or proof of ownership; otherwise, the scrap yard cannot make you an offer. 
• Fluids Are Drained: All liquids are drained from the car. This makes it safer to work on the vehicle and ensures hazardous fluids are disposed of correctly so as not to contaminate the environment. Gas and oil are also reused.
• Salvageable Parts Are Removed: Next, all car parts that are still in good working condition are removed. Most scrap yards will not purchase just the shell of a car—it’s more profitable to purchase a car with all or most of its parts in tact. They will make used auto parts available for sale and give vehicle owners the opportunity to acquire parts they need at a more affordable price or sell them to manufacturers to refurbish.
• Frame Is Crushed & Shredded: After all of the car’s components have been taken out, the frame is crushed and shredded. As the car is torn into small pieces, the shredder separates the different types of metals that make up the car body into groups.

If you’re looking to purchase high-quality auto parts, stop by Metalico’s Bergen location. They carry a large inventory of both domestic and foreign vehicle parts. With over a thousand parts for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans and a dedicated customer service team, you’ll easily find the parts your vehicle needs. All auto parts come with a limited warranty. Call directly at (585) 494-2430 with any questions, or complete an auto parts request form and the team with confirm the price and availability. 

Selling your inoperable car to a scrap yard is a much better option than simply letting it become an eyesore in your community. Contact Metalico Rochester at (585) 436-0713 to get an assessment on your vehicle, or visit them online to learn more.