What Happens to a Recycled Car? The Car Recycling Process
Step 1: depollution
At the scrap yard, everything that can pollute is removed first: fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake and transmission fluid, A/C refrigerant. The battery and tires go to their own recycling streams.
Step 2: parts recovery
Parts still in good shape — engine, transmission, alternator, starter, doors, lights, rims — are removed and resold as used auto parts. The catalytic converter is recovered for its precious metals.
Video tour of our scrap yard
Short video tour of our auto recycling yard in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: vehicles bought for cash, stacked cars and the scrap yard lot.
Step 3: metal recycling
The shell is crushed and shredded, and the metals — steel, aluminum, copper — are sorted and melted down for reuse.
Your vehicle qualifies for free towing + cash on pickup.
Most pickups are scheduled same-day or next-day. No hidden fees. SAAQ paperwork handled.
Serving 17 cities, including Montreal, Brossard, Longueuil and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
For general information on recycling in Quebec, see RECYC-QUÉBEC, the provincial government corporation responsible for waste reduction and recycling. To have your car recycled for free and get paid, see our car recycling service.
Sources: RECYC-QUÉBEC · Quebec Ministry of the Environment
