RDG603A63 - Issue 10
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SECTION 13
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Afterlife Recycling
When it becomes necessary to dispose of your
engine. This may be possible at recycling
centre; however, it will likely require careful disassembly first before disposal. For further
information please contact your local recycling centres for disposal advice to see what they
will accept for disposal.
Engines are primarily made up of steel, cast iron and aluminium; and are recyclable after
removal of other parts. Larger components such as the engine block may only be handleable
by a few centres, unlike say smaller plastic components.
Most of the other parts require special disposal as they include hazardous waste, and must
be separated and declared upon disposal, including:
Fluid Disposal
You must make sure that all unused oil, fuel and coolant is drained out carefully and disposed
of correctly at a local recycling centre. Under NO circumstance must any oil, fuel or coolant
be put down any drains or leaked into waterways or the environment.
Contact local recycling centres or garages, or check their websites to find out whether they
take or recycle engine fluids. If they don't, they may be able to direct you to your nearest
drop-off point depending on the volume. Recycle your coolant/oil/fuel in distinct well-sealed
containers that are clearly labelled.
Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Battery recycling
Parts contain WEEE waste or batteries should not be disposed of in your
domestic waste. You should recycle WEEE or batteries in accordance with your
local authority or recycling centre’s directions. Batteries will need declaring
separately for safety purposes.
Packaging materials
that are unwanted should be sorted, with
cardboard, wood, and paper recycled where possible. Some Local
Authorities and recycling centres may accept plastic bags, films and
bubble wrap for recycling. Polystyrene is very rarely recycled and may
have to be disposed of in general rubbish, inside bags.
For further information about disposal please contact your Local Authority. You can also get
more advice and guidance about recycling in your area at the following website
Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle
