Recycling and Disposal

We are constantly striving to recycle more of our waste in our aim to reduce the amount sent for landfill. There are some examples below of various things we recycle - from paper to engine oil.

1. Part Exchange vehicles/ Bodyshop write offs

These vehicles undergo a detailed devolution by an Authorised Treatment Facility before the car can be scrapped. Substances covered in this devolution include: tyres, fuels, oils, batteries, anti-freeze, pyrotechnics, etc.

2. Old Engine Oil

This is taken away by a subcontractor to be cleansed and is ultimately recycled and used for heating at a steel factory.

Damaged Bumpers

These are sent back to manufacturers for recycling.

4. Tyres

Old tyres are taken to a shredding plant in Stoke to be used either as alternative fuel or for playground and sports surfaces, and recycle the steel, instead of going for landfill.

5. Batteries

Old vehicle batteries are sent to a company in Matlock who recycle the acid to produce lead. The plastic is transformed into polypropylene pellets for use in various industries.

6. Paper and Cardboard

Most spare parts are delivered in cardboard packaging, which is baled in Leicestershire and sent for pulping.

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