Scrap Auto Recycling Concern

Auto scrap facilities, scrap car dealers, buyers of junk vehicles and “cash for junk car” companies are potentially hazardous to the environment. The industry of recycling cars and trucks is large since automobiles are the number one recycled product in the U.S. This year approximately 8 million cars and 5 million trucks will be recycled by junk car buyers. The process is geared toward scrap auto recycling and many scrap car dealers and buyers of junk vehicles are offering cash for junk cars and auto scrap.

In the April 2014 edition, the American Recycler addresses the growing concern that chemicals handled by junk car buyers and “scrap my car” facilities will adversely impact our water supply. “Scrap and automotive recyclers handle a wide variety of hazardous materials that could trickle down from storm water runoff and contaminate drinking water and pollute rivers, lakes and oceans.” One particular toll that is available is EnviroRack:  “John Kitchens, VP of Iron Ax, said his company’s Enviro Rack, an advanced auto fluid removal and dismantling system will allow for meeting EPA and state regulations concerning fluid removal and preventing fluids from entering storm water. We have dealt with a lot of people having problems with local, state or EPA officials. Most owners want to be compliant with laws concerning groundwater contamination but a lot of them aren’t. I think most owners have good intentions when it comes to keeping oil and gas off of the ground,” said Kitchens.

Those involved in the auto scrap trade, particularly junk car buyers and “scrap my car” sites must insure that fluids are tightly controlled. A single scrap car dealer could potentially have hundreds of vehicles leaking toxics such as gasoline, mercury and harmful battery related fluids that ultimately make their way into the water supply. Cash 4 Cars Cleveland is a junk car buyer that recognizes the importance in preventing groundwater contamination. We pay cash for junk cars and are 100% compliant with local regulations.