Auto Recycling: Things You Didn’t Know
The average car is made up of over 30,000 separate parts, including the nuts and bolts. Overtime all of these parts will wear down and require repairs or replacements, especially if you are driving a used or salvaged car. Many of those auto parts can be easily repaired, while others can be sent to recycling stations for future reuse. That is not just good for your wallet, but also for the environment. Let us get into some common auto recycling habits that can save you money!
Engine (Reclaim)
Motor Oil (Recycle)
Oil Filters
These should rank high on any list of recycled or reclaimed car parts since they degrade fast. Oil filters typically are changed every three months or ever other oil change. Used oil filters should not be thrown away with other garbage as it contains quite a lot of toxic motor oil residue. Modern oil filters are designed to be completely recycle-friendly.
To recycle the used oil filters from your vehicle, pack your oil filters in sealed plastic bags and head over to the nearest collection center for these parts.
Windshield Glass (Recycle)
If you recently got in a collision, chances are high that a few glass panes may need replacement. Traditionally, cracked, and damaged windshields usually end in landfills, due to their complex design. But technology has developed enough for auto glass to now be recycled. They can now separate the glass from plastic and use it in the manufacturing process for bottles and fiberglass insulation. They can even reuse the plastic from certain glass pieces for making carpet glue among other things.
Rims, Handles, Other Metal Party (Recycle)
Car Batteries (Recycle)
Hoses & Belts (Reclaim/Recycle)
Water Pump (Reclaim/Recycle)
Tires, Carpeting, and Mats (Recycled)
Manufactured from rubber, plastics, and polymers, these components do not degrade and should never be thrown away. Rubber parts end up getting recycled and used in landfills and in the creation of construction materials. The plastic within these parts can be reused to create new parts. You can even get some cash by depositing used tires and carpets are you local recycling center.