Best junk prices in 30 seconds
- Fast & Easy Process
- Trusted Buyers
- No Lowballing
- Free Pickup
- Hassle-Free Paperwork
- Find Your Vehicles Worth
Car Recycling: A Greener Way to Dispose of Your Junk Car
Wheelsaway doesn’t just help drivers we also protect the nation’s environment through responsible car recycling. When you sell your car to us, we ensure it’s either properly recycled or salvaged. Plus, we safely remove any contaminants that could pollute or harm our precious ecosystems.
How to Recycle your Car, Truck or Van
We’ve made the process of recycling your vehicle both easy and of great value. Since we only work with approved, transparent and respected junk yards or salvagers, your vehicle will be recycled to minimize the environmental impact.
STEP 1: Get An Instant Quote
Enter your vehicle’s make, model, and plate or VIN, and we’ll search our database of auto salvage and car recycling centers. Our system will then show you the best offers in your area.
STEP 2: Accept an Offer
Once you’ve accepted an offer, we’ll put the wheels in motion to take your wheels away. Pickup is included in all our offers and there’s no admin fees, so what you’re offered is what you get.
STEP 3: Collection and Recycling
We’ll come and get your junk car, take it away, and you get paid! Once the vehicle is collected we’ll start the recycling process to strip the vehicle down to its core components and materials.
How Much of My Vehicle Is Recyclable?
Car recycling has advanced in recent years. It’s not just the steel and metal from your vehicle that’s recyclable—plastic, rubber, fabric, and electronics can also be repurposed. The junkyards we partner with are experts at extracting maximum value from your vehicle, and ensuring it’s recycled responsibly and efficiently.
We recycle these vehicles:
✅ Non-starters
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ SUVs, RVs, Vans, Trucks
✅ Gas, diesel, hybrids, EVs
✅ Insurance write offs
✅ Missing & rebuilt titles
✅ Breakdowns & abandoned
✅ Missing parts*
✅ Expired registrations
Simply get a quote from us and we’ll search our network of approved auto recyclers in your area. We may want to know more about your vehicle’s condition to determine its true value and improve any offers we provide you.
* Missing parts: Parts removed or missing from a vehicle can affect/adjust the offer we provide you.
How Do Cars Get Recycled?
Car recycling may seem complex, but it’s a simple process. First, all fluids are drained from the vehicle, followed by a thorough cleaning to remove dirt and debris. Next, the car is shredded, and advanced techniques like magnets and suction are used to separate valuable materials such as steel, aluminum, and copper.
This process prevents valuable resources from being wasted and keeps hazardous substances out of landfills. By recycling your junk car with us, you’re helping protect the environment and keeping Florida beautiful!
Can Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrids Be Recycled?
Yes! Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids can be recycled, just like traditional cars. The process involves removing and safely disposing of batteries, draining fluids, and recycling valuable materials such as metal, plastic, and electronic components. Specialized recycling centers handle EV batteries to ensure they don’t end up in landfills. By recycling your EV or hybrid, you’re helping conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
Why do cars get recycled?
Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly recycling cars, trucks and vans as part of a circular economy in the automative market. By breaking down junk cars into their core components and materials, they can be fully recycled and made into new car parts. This represents a cost saving to the manufacturer who can reduce waste and produce vehicles at a lower cost point. This enhances product utility and longevity and directly leads to cost and waste reductions. End-of-life vehicles (ELVs), when recycled, produce steel, aluminum, copper and other rare earth metals which are of value for new vehicle manufacturing.
The Environmental Benefits of Car Recycling
Recycling your junk car doesn’t just put money in your pocket—it also benefits the environment. Proper disposal of oils, fluids, and other contaminants prevents pollution, while shredding and recycling keep harmful materials out of landfills and waterways. Do your part to keep Florida clean and green!