5 Car Parts You Can Easily Recycle

We live in a world where the environment is important, not just for us but for the future generations. It is estimated that three-quarters of car parts can be recycled, right up from the oil filters to the chassis.

Local recycling centres often have specialised areas for disposing of tyres and car batteries, but mechanics and garages can offer specialist advice on how to dispose of car parts safely.
So that you can feel slightly less guilty about driving your car to work every day, here are 5 car parts which you can easily recycle, to do your small bit for the health of the world.

Glass
Just as you should be putting your used beer bottles and jam jars into the recycling bin, car windscreens (and other glass areas) can be recycled. Glass is very versatile, and so your windscreen could become a bottle of beer next week.

Scrap metal
If any part of your car’s metal is replaced, consider scrapping the metal. The developing world often ships tonnes of scrap metal from used car parts, which is then recycled into new items or melted down. Not only will you get rid of the old car door sitting in your garage, you’ll be helping the environment too.

Tyres
We get through an awful lot of tyres each year, with government advice recommending that tyres are changed every five years. The process of manufacturing tyres produces a lot of toxic waste, which means that we need to recycle as many used tyres as possible, to limit the impact on the environment.

Batteries
It is imperative to recycle your used car batteries whenever you fit a replacement. Batteries which are incorrectly disposed of can leak harmful chemicals into the environment, contaminating water sources and natural environments. Your local dump or recycling centre should have facilities for batteries to be disposed of.

Oil filters

To recycle oil filters is a slightly more specialised process than for most other parts of cars, but garages should be able to recycle them for you. Ensure that all of the oil is drained from the filter before recycling.

If you want to simplify your recycling, some car parts can be skipped with us! But remember, check the non skippable list before sending it our way.