News What is the end of a car that is impossible to sell second hand? What is the "disposal flow" that automobile manufacturers are also involved in?

A recycling ticket is required when the vehicle is scrapped

Finally, it becomes shredder dust.

　I can imagine that when general garbage is collected, combustible items are incinerated, and recyclable items are melted and reused. In the case of a car, it's just that "it's already scrapped." At most, it was taken to a dismantling shop and dismantled. However, recently it has become mandatory to purchase a recycling ticket, so we know that recycling is done to some extent. [Enlarged photo] Car "recycle ticket" 　The cost of the recycling ticket is passed on by successive users, and when the vehicle is finally scrapped, the recycling fee will be borne. Recycling fees may seem like the cost of dismantling and melting steel, but the fees are actually used for three items: fluorocarbons, airbags, and shredder dust, which are used in air conditioners. Dismantling costs are covered by selling used parts themselves and metals can be used as recycled materials. Some have experience paying. However, metal prices have risen recently, so there are times when you can receive money instead. You can see signs at gas stations that say, "We will pick up your car for free." In other words, if there is a dismantling shop in the neighborhood, there is a possibility that you can get some money if you bring it in directly. Going back to the topic, the end of the vehicle that is taken in is first registered with the local government and licensed by a contractor (dealer, maintenance shop, etc.) are removed and processed. The extracted Freon is handed over to manufacturers and importers. After that, it is taken to a dismantling company, and while extracting and recovering the airbags, the body panels, engine, and other items that can be distributed as used parts are removed. The remainder is pulverized by pulverizers, after which recyclable metals, resins and rubbers are removed, ultimately becoming Schletter dust that has no direct use. Dismantling and pulverization are basically separate industries, but there are times when a single trader can do it. Shletter dust and airbags are handed over to automobile manufacturers and importers in the same way as fluorocarbons, and the processing of each vehicle is completely completed. What is surprising is that automakers are involved until the end, which is also why they determine the recycling fees. In any case, the car is handled in a perfectly clear procedure.

Akashi Kondo