The purpose of Earth Day is to raise environmental awareness and encourage people to safeguard the environment. One way that you can make a significant impact on the environment is to recycle your car for Earth Day. Recycling your car may not seem like an obvious way to celebrate Earth Day, but it is an…
Are you considering making the switch to an electric vehicle from your old gas-powered car? If you are, here are some benefits of making the switch: Less carbon emissions Cheaper fueling costs No congestion charges Advantages of renewable electricity tariffs Reduce noise pollution Source: EDF Energy How to Sell Your Old Car Now that you…
As major improvements have been made to the electric vehicle industry, companies such as Tesla and Polestar have been at the forefront for the push for consumers to purchase electric cars. There are three different types of electric cars which includes hybrid electric, plug-in-hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. Believe it or not, electric vehicles were…
Many people purchase a new car and all that remains is the memories of their old car. Once you’ve moved on, what happens to your old car? In this blog we will go over where your car goes, and the recycling process that goes along with it. Something interesting to think about is that cars…
Sustainable Practices as a Car Owner
As Americans are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, sustainability has become a hot topic the past few years. Here are some sustainable practices to keep in mind as a car owner: Properly dispose oil from your car – Many auto repair shops will dispose your contained oil for you to use to recycle or properly dispose. Do not dump your oil in drains, sewers, or even the lawn. Avoiding these actions avoids the risk of polluting water and soil. Recycle used or worn out tires- Instead of throwing out your old tires, recycle them at a local recycling center where they can then be used for projects. These projects include the creation of local playgrounds, sandboxes, and much more. Check Tire Pressure – Most of the newer models have automated tire pressure gauges, but for older vehicles, it is important to check the tire pressure on a regular basis. Not only is it safer to drive, but tires that are properly inflated save 10 cents per a gallon of gas as well as reducing carbon dioxide emissions.Selling Your Car
Through You Call We Haul, you can sell your car for cash no matter the condition of the vehicle! A towing company will pick up your car from the requested address and your car will then be stripped for parts to recycle. Once all the fluids are removed from the car, the recycling begins. Re-usable parts are taken from the car and about 90% of the cars steel and iron are then recycled. The recycled metals are then used for products such as cans and other metallic objects. Through our nationwide network of buyers, your car is sent to an auction. Automotive recyclers bid for your car and the winner then claims your car for cash. You will receive your payment upon pickup and from there the rest of the process is in our hands.
How Donating Your Car Helps the Environment
If you don’t want to sell your car through You Call We Haul, you can help the environment and support your favorite nonprofit organization by donating your car! The car donation process is quick and simple. Through our Car Donation Wizard, you will be able to donate to one of our partnered non-profit organizations such as Habitat For Humanity, American Cancer Society, or even your local NPR Radio Station. Your car will be sold to auto recyclers and your charity will the receive the proceeds from the sale of your vehicle. After your car is sold, you’ll be emailed a tax receipt. It’s that simple! Start your car donation online or by calling 877-957-2277.Carbon Retirement
And finally if your vehicle is at the absolute end of life you may consider retiring your vehicle through the Nation’s mosts enviromentally focused recyling program. Go to www.shift4tomorrow.org to learn about the SHIFT National Vehicle Retirement Initiative.
Each year on November 15, people across the United States participate in America Recycles Day. The day is meant to raise awareness about recycling and the use of products that contain recycled materials. America Recycles Day was created by the National Recycling Coalition in 1997. Every year, the President uses the day to encourage Americans…
Vehicle recycling is the dismantling of vehicles for spare parts. End-of-life vehicles have value as spare parts, which has created the vehicle dismantling industry. According to the Automobile Recycling Association, 12 million cars are recycled out of the 14 million that reach the end of their usable life. On average, 80 percent of a car can…
Happy Earth Day! This year’s Earth Day celebration marks 51 years since it’s beginning. The purpose of Earth Day is to show support for environmental protection and give a voice to public consciousness about the state of our planet after decades of uncontrolled pollution. Did you know? Recycling one car saves the energy equivalent of…
Unlike Thanksgiving or Black Friday, there’s a November holiday that doesn’t get enough recognition-National Recycling Day on the 15th! In today’s world of mass production and consumption, most people forget about how much waste goes into the environment. Americans create 64 tons of garbage in their lifetime. That adds up to 246 million tons of…