End of Life Vehicle Directive (EU) Economics

[bazaka]

With the recent passing of the ELV directive in Europe I was wondering where an authorised treatment facility makes its money. The vehicle must be taken free of charge. Is there really a market for the disassembled vehicle?

 

[patprimmer]

It works quite well here without the weight of law.

Individuals can make a nice living collecting derelict cars and removing them free of charge and selling the spare parts and scrap.

Regards

eng-tips, by professional engineers for professional engineers
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[ewh]

The same stateside. Many flooded cars that were abandoned in New Orleans "dissappeared", and businesses are always advertiseing that they will remove your car for free.

 

[ivymike]

some business even pay for you old cars. I got $100 from a scrapyard for a car that I'd paid $50 for - I bought it thinking "at this price, I can't lose!" then decided it couldn't be fixed to my satisfaction, and I drove it to the scrapyard to turn it in.