Car Recycling in Perth

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Why car recycling is important

At Bombsaway we want to ensure there is minimal impact from old vehicles on the environment. An old rusting bomb has the potential to add chemicals and toxic waste to our planet – we aim to be as green as possible in our practices to help save the environment, one old car at a time. Because your junk vehicle, old bomb, rust bucket, broken down mode of transport can cause harm to the environment.

If you have an old vehicle at your home or in your yard, hazardous chemicals or liquids can leak from the car onto the ground and into the groundwater system. These chemicals can cause problems for the soil and have the potential to pollute our water supply.

Bombsaway uses state of the art machinery and tools to drain all the hazardous materials from the vehicles and recycle or dispose of with care.  Disposing of your vehicle by professionals will allow you to be part of the big recycling picture and do your bit for a better environment.

Old cars and trucks can be recycled and many of the materials reused, reducing our reliance on our natural resources. When your car gets to our facility, we dismantle it, and safely dispose of oil, fluids and batteries.We recycle what is recyclable and then we crush it!

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Car Metal

A major benefit of recycling cars is that the steel and other metals from their...More

Glass Windows

A staggering fact according to Clean Up Australia is that glass can take up to...More

Battery

The old car battery we remove from your vehcile is never rebuilt it always...More

Vehicle Tyres

Australia disposes of 50,000,000 tyres per year and critically most of these end...More

Hazardous Materials

At the end of its life a vehicle goes through a depollution process, meaning...More

Vehicle Oil

You might be surprised to know that the oil in your car never wears out - it just...More

Car Metal

A major benefit of recycling cars is that the steel and other metals from their parts can be reused for other purposes. This means that new ore doesn’t have to be mined and less energy is needed for the manufacture of recycled steel. This results in less air pollution, less water pollution and less mining waste, all a plus for the environment.

There are so many metallic components on a car such as aluminium car rims, door handles, chassis and frames that can be melted down for a new life in some other form.

Sometimes engine blocks and other working parts like water pumps, starter motors and alternators can re-manufactured and be given a second life saving more rubbish from our landfill.

Recycling metal uses about 74 percent less energy than making metal from the raw materials which emits less carbon dioxide and other harmful gases.

Recycled metal goes through many stages – once recovered from an old car the metals are:

  • Sorted, by eye and hand or through magnets and sensors.
  • Processed, usually shredded to help with the melting process.
  • Melted, scrap metal uses less energy that raw
  • Purified, to ensure it’s free of contaminants
  • Solidified, as it cools and then formed into basic shapes

Glass Windows

A staggering fact according to Clean Up Australia is that glass can take up to one million years to naturally break down.

Up until recently there were not many options for laminated glass to be recycled. This was because windshields typically are made with two layers of glass along with a plastic layer in the middle making it difficult to separate the layers and have the base glass to recycle. Fortunately there are now improved technologies to deal with this problem. The two components can be used for varying other products.

Glass is very adaptable and a recycling gem. The used windshields are first pulverized or crushed and then separated from the plastic membrane whereafter the glass byproduct can be utilised to manufacture new glass products or as a component of other products and applications such as concrete, fiberglass insulation, carpet backing and more. The plastic membrane can also can be used for various adhesive applications.

Battery

The old car battery we remove from your vehcile is never rebuilt it always recycled. In fact 98% of a lead acid battery can be reclaimed through recycling. The components of a lead battery are lead, plastic, silver, water and acid. These elements can be re-manufactured or must be disposed of safely.
The acid needs to be neutralised and the water purified for safe disposal, the metals are then melted down for repurposing.

Sulfuric acid – Sulfuric acid is converted to sodium sulfate to be used in the manufacture of glass, textiles, laundry detergents and fertilisers.

Lead – Battery plates, inter cell connectors and posts made from lead are melted down in a smelter furnace. The molten lead is then formed into ingots for re-use.

Polypropylene – Battery containers and lids are chipped and sent for recycling into rubbish bins, plant pots etc

It is vtally important that lead batteries are recycled safely as the components are highly toxic with lead poisoning being a major health concern.

Vehicle Tyres

Australia disposes of 50,000,000 tyres per year and critically most of these end up in landfill. That is why at Bombsaway we ensure the tyres from your old bomb go on to have another life.

Old tyres have the potential for many other uses so why risk such a negative impact on our environment when things such as burning highly combustible tyres results in air pollution and a toxic, flammable oily runoff. This waste product can be turned in to so many useful products which helps reduce greenhouse emissions.

Tryes are a valuable resource and can be used for –

  • Road surfaces
  • Athletics tracks
  • Soft fall surfaces for playgrounds
  • Rubber brake pads
  • Flooring for industrial and commercial premises
  • Building insulation
  • Alternative fuel
  • New tyre manufacturing

Did you know that recycling an old tyre has less environmental impact than producing a new one as well as preserving native forests where they are being torn down to make way for rubber planatations. At Bombsaway we want to reduce the negative impact on our environment by making sure waste products go to where they are transformed into useful recycled materials.

Vehicle Oil

You might be surprised to know that the oil in your car never wears out – it just gets dirty. By removing and cleaning the oil from your old bomb we can send it to be used in other products such as industrial burner fuel, hydraulic oil or re-refined back into new lubricating oil.

If old oil is disposed of incorrectly it can find its way into our river systems and potentially pollutes land, water and infrastructure so that’s why at Bombsaway  we recover and recycle as much of the oil from your old bomb as possible. Did you know it only takes only one litre of oil to contaminate one million litres of water so we know what an environmental disaster old used engine oil can cause.

Hazardous Materials

At the end of its life a vehicle goes through a depollution process, meaning that it is has all of the hazardous materials or components safely removed so as no harm can come to the environment from thoughtless disposal of pollutants.

Most people don’t realise how many contaminant substances are found and used in their vehicle such as windscreen wash, coolants, antifreeze, gas and fuel. These need to be dispoased of carefully to protect both the environment, and people, as if one of those substances were to enter the food chain or water supply, it would create an array of health problems. We segregate the hazardous liquids and accumulate them for safe disposal. We can recover gas, antifreeze, transmission and brake lubricants and fluids for environmentally and ethical removal and destruction.

Donate

One other possible recycling reuse for your old vehicle is for use by WA Emergency Services for training purposes. If you would like to donate your old bomb you can find out more information on the Donate page of our website.

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At Bombsaway, we take great pride in delivering excellent service to every customer. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from the many satisfied clients! Our customers’ feedback is a testament to our commitment to providing fast, reliable, and friendly service. Browse through some of our 5-star reviews to see why so many Perth residents trust us for their car removal and vehicle-selling needs.

“Very happy with Bombs Away. Had an unlicensed vehicle needing to be collect. After my initial contact, a day was arranged for collection and a very nice man arrived in his truck, secured the vehicle and gave me money for taking it away! Very easy. Would highly recommend Bombs Away!”

— Angie Clark

“Highly recommend this service! Great communication, answered all my questions and arranged the pickup quickly and efficiently. Thank you!”

— Gabrielle Lawson

“Such a quick turnaround. They were on my doorstep before I knew it. I got more $$$ than I thought I would. Awesome!!!”

— Racey Tracey

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CAR REMOVAL SERVICES IN PERTH

We understand that selling your car and arranging for removal can come with a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide to address some of the most common inquiries we receive.

Whether you’re curious about the process, payment options, or any other detail, we’re here to provide clear and straightforward answers. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team via our contact page. We’re here to ensure your experience is efficient, professional, and stress-free.

We base the value on factors such as the make, model, age, condition, and current market trends. Rest assured, we’ll provide fair and competitive quotes, ensuring you get the best possible price for your vehicle.

It’s helpful if you have your car keys and registration papers ready. We’ll handle the rest, including FREE car removal and paperwork.

Ideally, yes. However, if you’re unable to be present, we can arrange to pick up your car with someone else as long as they have the required paperwork, like the proof of ownership.

No matter where your vehicle is located, we can arrange for its pickup. Our team is experienced in removing cars from difficult locations, such as narrow streets, remote areas, or tight driveways.

Absolutely! We buy cars in any condition, including accident-damaged vehicles. Whether your car is a total write-off or just needs some repairs, we’ll make an offer.

Yes, we’re happy to purchase multiple vehicles at once. Simply provide us with the details of each vehicle, and we’ll offer you a fair and competitive price for each one.

If your car is under finance, you can still sell it to us. However, we’ll need to settle the remaining finance balance with your lender before the sale is completed. Contact us for more details on how to proceed.

If you change your mind after accepting an offer, please let us know as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to ensure the process is as smooth as possible, and we can re-evaluate the situation.

To sell a vehicle, you need to be the legal owner. If the car is registered under someone else’s name, they’ll need to be present or sign off on the sale. If you’re unsure, contact us for guidance.