The De-pollution Process

1. The first stage is to remove the battery in order to eliminate the risk of a spark.
2. The vehicle will then be taken to the de-pollution area.
3. Specialist equipment is used to drain the hazardous fluids found on the vehicle including:
   • Engine oil and transmission fluid
   • Windscreen washer fluid
   • Engine coolant
   • Power assisted steering fluid
   • Brake fluid
   • Shock absorber fluid
   • Fuel
4. Oil filters are removed and drained.
5. If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, the refrigerant is recovered.
6. The wheels are removed and the tyres are separated from the rims.
7. Any hazardous materials such as switches identified as containing mercury or components containing asbestos are removed.
8. If the vehicle has any pyrotechnic devices such as air bags or seat belt pre-tensioners these are either removed or deployed in situ.
9. Once the de-pollution process has been completed the vehicle can be further processed at a shredder.