5 Car Parts That Are Ideal For Recycling

CAR PARTS THAT ARE IDEAL FOR RECYCUNG PLASTICS Virtually no plastics were part of cárs in'the 1950s. Today more than 120 kilograms of the stuff is on board n the form of bumpers, dashboards and even gear knobs 135 BATTERIES 2 4 R Automotive batteries have a 90% recycling rate within the UK - as opposed to that of 'all other battery types which stands at just 27.7% A TYRES GLASS As a mix of rubber hydrocarbon sulphur and zinc oxide amongst other compounds there's no' end to what tyres can be recycled for -'such as retreading purposes or as the child proof mulch covering found in playgrounds throughout the country Recycled car glass ends up in a whole hosť of new products - including floor tiling, drinking glasses and even jewelry BODYWORK » Metals are of course one of the more notable recycled components in vehicle bodywork. And it's just as well because since the 1970s cars have increased in weight from 80Oką to a more hefty 1300kg - of which aluminum alone accounts for a tenth If you face the daunting task of scrapping your car then go to NationalScrap Car.co.uk There you'll find the best scrap prices for your vehicle as well as the peace of mind that it's not the end of the road and theirs life in the old banger yet.