The Environmental Impact of Auto Recycling
Donating a junk car isn't just good for veterans; it is one of the greenest actions you can take for the planet.
The Toxins Leaching from Your Driveway
An old, un-driven car isn't just an eyesore; it is an environmental hazard. Aging gaskets and rusting pans eventually give way, leaking antifreeze, battery acid, brake fluid, and motor oil directly into the soil and groundwater.
The Highly-Regulated Auto Dismantling Process
When you donate a vehicle that is ultimately deemed "End of Life" (sold for scrap), it enters a highly regulated environmental pipeline. Certified auto dismantlers meticulously drain and neutralize the hazardous fluids.
Heavy Metal Recycling
The typical passenger car contains roughly 2,400 pounds of steel. Recycling this steel saves around 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone from being mined. By donating your old clunker, you are providing raw, recycled materials to the global supply chain, drastically reducing the carbon footprint required to forge new metals.
Ready to support a great cause?
Donating your vehicle is fast, free, and gives you a tax deduction while supporting U.S. Military Veterans.
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