Should I still scrap my car in 2025?

Not only will you make money from scrapping your car, but you’ll also be helping the environment. With growing concerns about emissions, resource use, and landfill waste, more drivers are choosing to scrap as they feel a responsibility to do so.

Here’s why scrapping your car is the greener choice:

• Reduces carbon emissions: Older cars emit more CO2 and NOx than newer vehicles. Therefore taking them off the road directly reduces pollution, especially in CAZ.
• Prevents harmful waste from leaking into the environment: End-of-life vehicles contain hazardous fluids like oil, brake fluid, and coolant. If left untreated, these can seep into the ground and contaminate water sources. Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) ensure all hazardous substances are safely removed and recycled.
• Supports the circular economy: Many parts of a vehicle can be reused, from engines and gearboxes to mirrors and bumpers. Salvaging and reusing these components helps people who need them, and conserves raw materials as there’s no need for new manufacturing.
• Minimises metal mining and processing: Car shells are mostly made of steel and aluminium. Recycling metal from scrapped vehicles reduces the demand for energy-intensive mining and process, which are among the highest polluting industries globally.
• Reduced landfill use: Vehicles scrapped properly through ATFs are dismantled and sorted for reuse or recycling. This prevents large, bulky waste from sitting in landfills for decades.

At Scrap Local, we only work with fully licensed ATFs who meet strict environmental standards. From the moment your car is collected, every step is handled responsibly with the environment in mind.