How Old Cars Are Recycled in Australia (and Why It's Better for the Environment)
When an old car is recycled in Australia, it's first drained of fuel, oil and other fluids, then stripped of reusable parts, batteries, tires and the catalytic converter. The remaining body is crushed and shredded, and the metals are separated and sent to be melted down and reused. Around three-quarters of a typical car by weight can be recycled, which saves energy, reduces mining and keeps...