25 June 2009
Green ways to dispose of old cars
Posted by Cecilia under: Environment; Transportation .
There are several important reasons to avoid disposing old cars into landfills.
Cars left to sit in landfills and junk yards have a negative effect on our environment because they can leech hazardous chemicals and fluids into the earth. Another obvious negative is the unpleasant sight of cars left to rust in the open landscapes.
Today, about 65% of a car can be recycled. Among the components that can be recycled are: steel/iron, tires, glass, lead parts, fuel tanks, anti-freeze and other fluids.
How can we dispose of our cars in a green way?
One way is through donation. There are many organizations which accept car donations.
Another way is through responsible salvage. Eco-friendly salvage yards will dispose of both the recyclable materials as well as the hazardous chemicals in a safe way.
The best way is to turn in your old car for a more fuel efficient model at a dealership which supports eco-friendly disposal.
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