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Environmental Policy

Environmental Policy – Take My Car Away

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Take My Car Away, we are dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) through responsible vehicle recycling and disposal. We operate in full compliance with UK environmental laws, including:

  • The Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulations 2003 & 2010
  • The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
  • The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards

We ensure that all vehicles processed at our Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) are dismantled, depolluted, and recycled in accordance with UK and EU environmental regulations.

How We Minimise Environmental Impact

1. Ethical & Legal Vehicle Disposal

  • All vehicles are processed at an ATF, ensuring safe and legal depollution.
  • We issue a Certificate of Destruction (C.O.D.), notifying the DVLA when vehicles are scrapped.
  • Our processes prevent hazardous waste from polluting land, air, or water.

2. Maximum Recycling & Waste Reduction

  • We aim to recycle 95% of each vehicle, as per UK ELV Regulations.
  • Components such as batteries, tyres, oils, and fluids are removed, treated, and disposed of responsibly.
  • Reusable parts are tested, certified, and sold to reduce demand for new manufacturing.

3. Pollution Prevention & Waste Management

  • Fluids (oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, etc.) are safely extracted and stored to prevent leaks.
  • Tyres and plastics are recycled or repurposed to reduce landfill waste.
  • Metals are recovered and reused, reducing the need for mining new raw materials.

4. Compliance with UK Carbon Reduction Goals

  • We minimise transport emissions by optimising vehicle collection routes.
  • Our fleet uses fuel-efficient vehicles to lower our carbon footprint.
  • We work with certified recycling partners to meet UK net-zero carbon targets.

5. Employee & Public Awareness

  • Staff are trained in environmental best practices and waste management laws.
  • We educate customers on responsible vehicle disposal and DVLA compliance.
  • We support local and national sustainability initiatives.

Our Pledge for the Future

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, Take My Car Away will:
✅ Invest in new recycling technologies.
✅ Work towards a zero-landfill policy.
✅ Reduce our carbon footprint year on year.
✅ Ensure 100% legal and ethical compliance with UK & EU environmental laws.

♻️ By choosing Take My Car Away, you’re supporting a cleaner, greener future.

For further details, contact us at:
📧 info@takemycaraway.co.uk
📞 01933 626166