Recycling
Auto recycling facts:
- Auto recyclers are among the purest recyclers of any industry.
- Automobiles are the number one recycled product in the world.
- Recycling parts annually saves 80 billion barrels of oil.
- The quantity of toxic oils and fluids safely removed by auto recyclers is equivalent to eight Exxon Valdez disasters every year.
A1 PartSmart cares about the environment
- Recycling fuel out of vehicles to run company machinery
- Ship parts with used boxes and packing supplies
- Use bio-degradable plastic bags and bubble wrap
- Pick up used pallets from local companies to ship freight items
- Email invoices as opposed to sending paper copies
We recycle vehicles from bumper to bumper
Each part is either sold, or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner
- Engines, transmissions, & assemblies are removed and warehoused onsite
- ALL FLUIDS are removed prior to component removal to avoid leakage
- Damaged or non working assemblies are disassembled for recycling
- All petroleum based fluids are recycled by a licensed collection company
- Coolant is drained separately and recycled by a licensed collection company
- Freon is reclaimed and contained for resale and recycling
- Batteries are stored in a containment area and are sold to a battery recycler
- Damaged ac condensers and radiators are stored and sold to metal recyclers
- Catalytic converters are stored and sold to a licensed recycling company
- Remaining vehicle shells are crushed and sold to a metal recycler
- Serious steps are taken to comply with all environmental regulations
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