If you have a vehicle with irreparable damages or that has reached the end of its lifespan, it might wind up sitting on your property indefinitely. You can clear the space and earn some extra cash by selling it to a scrapyard. These facilities reuse and re-purpose certain auto parts, keeping them out of landfills and preventing air and groundwater pollution. The following are parts generally eligible for recycling. 

4 Recyclable Auto Parts

1. Batteries 

Dead vehicle batteries may still have up to 70 percent of their capacity. Re-purposed batteries can provide power to streetlights, elevators, and backup electricity grids. Alternatively, a recycling center that handles hazardous materials can recover the nickel, cobalt, and lithium from unsalvageable batteries using a smelting process that prevents the release of acid and lead into soil and water. 

2. Tires

Old tires with holes or fissures in the tread can have a second life on other vehicles with patching and repairs. However, those with sidewall damages, which typically don't hold a patch, or low tread depth, are good candidates for cleaning and shredding. The re-purposed rubber can make excellent landscaping mulch or protective playground surfaces to absorb the shock of falls. Adding recycled tire rubber to asphalt prevents the pavement from rutting and increases its lifespan.

3. Glass

A professional mechanic can remove the undamaged auto glass and install it on vehicles that need windshields or windows. Cracked or shattered glass, on the other hand, is recyclable and often used to make bottles, vases, and bowls. Producers of concrete masonry may use pulverized glass as a substitute for cement and aggregates.

4. Scrap Metal

Recyclable scrap metal on vehicles includes steel or aluminum roofs, doors, and side panels. Many scrapyards also accept aluminum rims, axles, and door handles. After dismantling salvageable metals, the facility will either sell them as is or crush and shred them for re-use in the manufacturing of new automobiles, HVAC ductwork, or plumbing pipes.

Get cash for your vehicle's scrap metal by selling and recycling it with Holmes Iron & Metal in East Spencer, NC. This scrapyard processes aluminum, steel, and iron in addition to copper, brass, and appliance tin. They also accept motors, radiators, and heavy equipment. Call (704) 633-6119 to inquire about scrap metal recycling rates, and visit the website to learn more about the items they break down and re-purpose.