What Happens to Your Car After It’s Scrapped? Inside the Responsible Recycling Process with Vaahan Recyclers
Giving Your Old Vahaan a Green Second Life
Is your ageing vehicle no longer roadworthy? The thought of scrapping your car might feel like a final end, but in the world of modern, responsible disposal, it’s just the beginning of a crucial journey. For residents of Maharashtra, understanding the official car recycling process is more important than ever, thanks to the government’s push for the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy.
Step-by-Step: The Professional Car Recycling Process
The journey of an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) is a highly regulated, systematic process designed to maximise material recovery and minimise environmental impact.
1. Vehicle Assessment and Documentation
- Initial Evaluation: We assess the vehicle’s condition, weight, and market value of its components to provide you with a fair scrap price for your car.
- Hassle-Free Paperwork: Our team handles all the necessary documentation, including verifying the Registration Certificate (RC) and ownership proof, ensuring full compliance with RTO norms in Maharashtra.
- Issuance of Certificate of Deposit: This document officially transfers ownership to us and is vital for potential new vehicle purchase incentives under the Vehicle Scrappage Policy.
2. Depollution – Safety First
- Fluid Drainage: Experts safely drain and store all liquids, including fuel, engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and battery acid. These are then sent for specialised disposal or further recycling.
- Hazardous Component Removal: Components like batteries, airbags (for neutralisation), and mercury switches (in older models) are carefully removed.
- Tyre and Glass Removal: Tyres and windshield glass are separated for dedicated recycling streams.
3. Dismantling and Parts Harvesting
- Salvaging Usable Parts: High-value components like the engine, transmission, radiators, and body panels that are in good condition are carefully extracted, cleaned, and catalogued for resale as authentic used auto parts. This supports the repair market and is a pillar of the circular economy.
- Component Segregation: The remaining materials are segregated by type—ferrous metal (steel/iron), non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, zinc), plastic, and rubber.
4. Shredding and Metal Recovery
- Crushing: The empty shell is hydraulically crushed into a compact, transport-friendly cube.
- Shredding: The compressed cube is sent to a high-powered shredder, breaking it down into fist-sized fragments.
- Advanced Sorting: Using powerful magnets and advanced sensor technology, the fragments are sorted: ferrous metals are separated, and then non-ferrous metals are meticulously isolated. These clean metal scraps are a high-quality resource.
5. Issuance of the Final Certificate
- Certificate of Destruction (CoD): Upon the vehicle’s complete scrapping, we issue the official Certificate of Destruction. This is the ultimate proof that your vehicle has been permanently taken off the road.
- RTO Deregistration: We ensure the final update is made to the VAHAN database, legally terminating your liability for the old vehicle.
Choosing a government-approved Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) like Vaahan Recyclers is essential for truly eco-friendly and compliant disposal.
- Compliance: We adhere strictly to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
- Maximized Value: Our expert assessment and recovery process ensures you get the best value for your scrap car.
- Peace of Mind: You are protected from any future liability associated with your old vehicle, a risk when dealing with unorganised scrapyards.
Ready to retire your old vehicle responsibly? Contact Vaahan Recyclers today for a smooth, transparent, and eco-conscious vehicle scrapping experience right here in Maharashtra!
You typically need the original Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), a valid ID and address proof (Aadhar/PAN), and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the finance company if the vehicle was on loan. Our team will guide you through the entire RTO documentation process.
The Certificate of Deposit (not to be confused with the Certificate of Destruction) is a transferable certificate issued by a Registered Scrapping Facility upon acceptance of the ELV. Under the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, holding this certificate provides significant financial incentives and tax benefits when purchasing a new vehicle.
The scrap price for your car is determined by several factors: the weight of the recoverable metal (primarily steel and aluminium), the current market price of scrap metal, and the resale value of any usable auto parts and components like the catalytic converter.
Yes, when done by an Authorised RVSF like Vaahan Recyclers. We are mandated to follow strict depollution and recycling standards, ensuring that over 90% of the vehicle materials are recovered and recycled, and all hazardous waste is disposed of safely, protecting the environment in Maharashtra.
From the time you accept our quote to the physical scrapping and issuance of the Certificate of Destruction, the entire process typically takes a few days. The legal formalities, including RTO deregistration, are managed efficiently by our team to provide you with a prompt and hassle-free experience.