Car Recycling Manchester
We are an Authorised Treatment Facility that depollutes, processes and recycles End of Life vehicles
Where possible we reuse all used car parts.
Recycle your car Manchester
Vehicle Recycling in Manchester
Barlow Street Auto Salvage are an Authorised Treatment Facility that depollutes, processes and recycles End of Life vehicles (ELV). We endeavour to try and minimise the amount of waste generated from the Vehicle Recycling and ELV disposal process, whilst also reducing any adverse environmental impacts during the vehicle dismantling practices.
The car depollution process basically involves the recovery of all positive components and fluids that may be recycled and re-used (e.g. fuels, oils, coolants, ferrous and non-ferrous metal components, etc), and also the removal of all those negative elements of a vehicle that are potentially harmful to the environment (e.g. tyres, mercury switches, airbags, etc).
scrap your car in Manchester at Barlow Street Breakers
If the time has arrived when you think to yourself ‘I must recycle my car’ then contact Barlow Street Auto Salvage. We are one of the North West’s leading scrapyard company for the removal and environmentally friendly recycling of your scrap ELV be it a car or van.
We will collect your car at a time and date convinient to you and the de-pollution process of your old car the will begin. This includes the removal of all fluids and hazardous materials, such as engine oil, brake fluid, gearbox oil etc. Airbags will be decommissioned and any CFC gases safely removed. The worn tyres are taken off and removed from the wheels and assesed for their condition and potential for recycling. Basically in recycling your car, any and all materials and metals that can be recycled will be recycled and reused to help protect the environment.
Vehicle Salvage Definitions
Category A, or ‘Scrap’ cars
Cars that are damaged beyond repair and can only be crushed for scrap.
Category B, or ‘Break’ cars
Cars that are vadly damaged and beyond repair but has parts that can be salvaged and recycled if in a codition of repair.
Category S, or ‘Structural’ cars
Frame or structural damage that can be re-sold when fully repaired. A qualified mechanic must pass inspection of the fixed car before being sold.
Category N, or ‘Non-structural’ cars
Equivalent of Cat D, Cat N cars have been involved in a road accident but has not suffered structural or frame damage.
Why Choose Barlow Street Breakers in Manchester?
Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF)
As a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), we recycle end-of-life vehicles safely, legally, and responsibly, recovering reusable parts and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with UK regulations.
Eco-Friendly Recycling
We recycle vehicles using environmentally responsible methods, safely removing hazardous materials and recovering reusable parts and metals. This helps reduce waste, protect the environment, and support a more sustainable recycling process.
Reliable & Efficient Service
We provide a fast, reliable, and hassle-free vehicle recycling service. From collection to processing, our experienced team ensures every vehicle is handled professionally, making the entire process simple and convenient.
Vehicle Dismantler
When a car reaches the end of its useful life it is usually sold to a vehicle dismantler.
The CAR BREAKER or AUTO DISMANTLER will remove spare parts that can be sold for reuse, remove the potentially environmentally polluting materials such as operating fluids oils and batteries, and then sell the hulk on to a shredding operation.
Cars or vehicles that fall into this category could be cars such as MOT FAILURES, INSURANCE WRITE OFFS, VEHICLES WHERE THE COST TO REPAIR MEANS ITS UNECONOMICAL TO KEEP.
Ready to Recycle Your Vehicle?
Barlow Street Auto Salvage
Barlow Street
Walkden, Manchester
Greater Manchester
M28 3BQ
Get a free quote today. We offer fast collection, competitive prices, and environmentally responsible vehicle recycling across Manchester.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept cars, vans, non-runners, MOT failures, accident-damaged vehicles, and end-of-life vehicles.
Yes, we can arrange vehicle collection across Manchester and surrounding areas, including non-running vehicles.
A Certificate of Destruction is issued for eligible end-of-life vehicles processed through our Authorised Treatment Facility.
The vehicle is safely depolluted, reusable parts are recovered, hazardous materials are removed, and the remaining metals are recycled responsibly.
Once collection is arranged, we aim to process your vehicle quickly and efficiently. The exact timing may depend on the vehicle’s condition, location, and required documentation.