RECYCLING

What is Catalytic Converter Recycling?

Catalytic converter recycling is the process of harvesting valuable metals from used catalytic converters, which are components in a vehicle’s exhaust system that help reduce emissions. The process typically involves removing the catalytic converter from the vehicle, breaking it down into its component parts, and extracting valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals can then be melted down and re-used in the production of new catalytic converters or in other industries. The goal of catalytic converter recycling is to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability.

how catalytic converters get recycled

Step 1.

Collection: Catalytic converters are collected from end-of-life vehicles or from scrap yards. They are then transported to a recycling facility.

Step 2.

Disassembly: The catalytic converters are disassembled to remove the ceramic substrate, which contains the valuable metals.

Step 3.

Metal extraction: The ceramic substrate is then processed to extract the valuable metals, such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals are melted down and re-used in the production of new catalytic converters or in other industries. The remaining ceramic material is disposed of safely to reduce the impact on the environment.

new law in place to combat converter theft

selling CAtalytic converters: checklist

valid form of ID. (Driver’s License, U.S. Passport / U.S. Passport Card, or State Issued ID)

Proof of ownership for each catalytic converter SOLD.

acceptable proof:

COPY OR PICTURE OF VEHICLE TITLE

(MUST FIT DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE REMOVED FROM. IF TITLE DOES NOT MATCH CONVERTERS, MATERIAL WILL NOT BE PURCHASED)

COPY OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION SLIP WITH OWNERS NAME AND VEHICLE INFORMATION

(REGISTRATION OFF OF WINDOW WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. MUST HAVE OWNERS NAME ON REGISTRATION)

BILL OF SALE IF BOUGHT AT AUCTION

(MUST HAVE AUCTION INFORMATION ALONG WITH VEHICLE INFORMATION)

MV35 FORM FILLED OUT AT SCRAP YARD

(PICTURE OR COPY OF THE FORM FILLED OUT WHEN SCRAPING VEHICLE AT THE JUNKYARD. MUST HAVE FACILITY INFORMATION ALONG WITH VEHICLE INFO)

FOR REPAIR SHOP’S / DEALERSHIPS: WORK / REPAIR ORDER

(ALL INVOICES MUST HAVE THE BUSINESS LETTER HEAD, FACILITY NUMBER, VEHICLE INFORMATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE)

Throughout the recycling process, strict environmental and safety measures are in place to minimize the release of pollutants and to ensure the health and safety of workers and the environment. Recycling catalytic converters not only recovers valuable metals, but it also helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills and conserves natural resources.