Even the most reliable car can become a junker, and if you have a vehicle on your property that has seen better days, help your wallet and environment by bringing it to a scrap yard! At McSteel Salvage & Clean-Up, we accept all eligible metal scrap, including whole vehicles. Our team will handle the entire recycling and metal salvage process from assessment to disassembly.
However, there are a few things you should do to prepare your vehicle for scrap auto removal to ensure it’s in good shape for our scrap yard. Keep reading for a full car removal checklist from your friends at McSteel!
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Old Jalopy
It can be hard to say goodbye to a well-loved and used car, tractor, or other heavy-duty vehicle, especially if it’s been in your family for many years. Unfortunately, old vehicles that have been sitting unused for a long time can begin to lose their charm.
If your vehicle has begun rusting in your outfield, it is not only unpleasant to look at but also harmful to your property’s environment.
Rust from old vehicles can seep into your soil, negatively impacting your garden, crops, or plant growth in the area due to the obtrusive metals. Old oils like engine oil, coolants, and brake fluid can also leak into the ground. These materials are flammable and can lead to a fire on your property.
If your vehicle no longer serves a purpose and is causing a hazard, turning it over to a salvage centre is a proactive solution to keep your yard safe and clutter-free.
Why You Should Scrap Instead of Sell
If your vehicle isn’t overly rusted but simply out of commission, you may be torn between selling it or junking it. Selling your vehicle to a repair shop or a hobby mechanic is a great way to earn extra money.
Recycling your vehicle can also add money to your wallet while helping the environment and your local community. Working with a recycling centre like McSteel is a great way to support local businesses, provide new materials for manufacturing, and get top dollar for your car’s scrap metal.
At McSteel, we’re focused on providing excellent customer service, a safe metal recycling process, and competitive market rates for any metal brought to our yard. If you want to get your money’s worth from your old jalopy, our team is here to help!
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for McSteel’s Scrap Yard
You can bring your vehicle to McSteel fully assembled, and our team will look after the disassembly at our scrap yard. However, here are some other things you should do to prepare your vehicle for metal recycling:
Remove license plates: If your vehicle still has a valid license plate registered in your name, make sure to remove it before scrapping it. You can keep it for your new vehicle or destroy it to prevent someone from taking and using it illegally.
Clean out personal items: Even if you haven’t used your car for a few months or even years, make sure to check it for any personal items, valuables, cash, or loose change so they don’t get lost in the junking process!
Do a quick interior clean of vehicle, including wiping down the seats and steering wheel. A clean vehicle is easier for metal scrap yards to assess and will get yours en-route to the disassembly centre much quicker.
Clean out the oil and other hazardous materials: At McSteel, we request that all metal scrap be thoroughly cleaned of any oil or hazardous liquids, as these materials can be a safety hazard during the scrapping process. Remove any residual engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and other flammable materials to ensure your vehicle is safe for the junk yard.
Contact McSteel for Scrap Auto Removal in Alberta
McSteel is Alberta’s go-to choice for metal salvage and recycling! Whether you need to scrap farm equipment, heavy-duty machines, junk vehicles, or farm trucks, our team can take it off your hands.
Visit our Services page to learn more about our work, and check out our Blog for more information about metal recycling.