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Auto Waste Disposal Wells

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Columbus Scrap Cars is back with the latest news from the world of auto scrap and recycling. As you know, CSC is a place to sell your junk car and is among those who buys junk cars in the regions of Lake Darby, Huber Ridge, and Dublin. Selling an old car made easy is our motto. To sell your junk car for cash in Madison, Gahanna, or Grandview Heights, simply call (614) 715-5005 for our guy who buys junk cars. Are you wondering where to junk a car in Minerva Park, Grove City, or Groveport? We buy any car, regardless of condition in Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, and Westerville.

The US Environmental Protection Agency tells us the following about these types of wells. “What is a motor vehicle waste disposal well? A motor vehicle waste disposal well (MVWDW) is a shallow disposal system that receives fluids from vehicle repair or maintenance activities in shops. MVWDW’s are regulated as Class V injection wells. Typical MVWDW’s are floor drains or sinks in service areas that connect to a septic system or dry well. However, any underground system that receives such waste is considered to be a MVWDW. For example, cesspools, catch-basins, and sink holes are considered MVWDW’s if they receive motor vehicle waste.

During normal vehicle repair and maintenance, fluids such as engine oil or solvents may drip or spill into floor drains or sinks in service areas. Motor vehicle wastes include:

  • Engine oil
  • Transmission fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Antifreeze
  • Solvents
  • Degreasers

If you dispose of these fluids through a MVWDW, they may contaminate ground water. Therefore, EPA maintains regulations regarding these in efforts to avoid water contamination. What are the requirements for closing a MVWDW? If you must close your well, you must do so in a way that prevents contamination of ground water. Contact your permitting authority to find out if there are any additional requirements. In closing your well, write to your permitting authority at least 30 days before. First, ask what information you must provide; next, you may be asked to fill out a pre-closure notification form or letter saying you plan to close the well.

Permanently plug or otherwise close the well in a way that is approved by the permitting authority and that ensures ground water is protected. Dispose of or manage any soil, gravel, sludge, liquids, or other materials removed from your well or the area around the well according to all federal, state & local requirements. Your permitting authority may have additional requirements for well closure. Before closing your well, contact the authority for guidance. It is your responsibility to find out the requirements.” The EPA’s full report is available at this link.

We buy any car in Franklin County

To sell your junk car fast, contact us and you will see why we are the best spot where to junk a car in Jefferson, Hilliard, and New Albany. If considering whether selling an old car for scrap is worth it, also consider the results of keeping it! Even if you vehicle is wrecked, damaged or unwanted—we buy any car. The requirements for selling an old car in Galloway, Hamilton, and Pickerington are that you possess the title for the vehicle and that the owner listed in present. When considering where to junk a car, we hope that you choose someone who buys junk cars and processes them in accordance with the best recycling practices. Our eco-friendly recycling methods are a benefit since they insure that we reduce the potential for air or water pollution in the cities of Franklin, Lake Darby, and Lincoln Village. Did you know that used oil from junk cars can cause environmental problems; therefore, we insure that all fluids from the vehicles are properly handled. We encourage residents of Amlin, Blacklick, and Darbydale to visit us online at http://ColumbusScrapCars.com to receive a junk car quote.

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Junk Car Removal

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Here at Columbus Scrap Cars we buy junk cars in Ohio and serve as a salvage car buyer and scrap vehicle buyer throughout Franklin County. If you have a salvage vehicle, or wish to sell a car for scrap, simply contact our scrap vehicle buyer at (614) 715-5005. To sell a car for scrap in the areas of Bexley, Lake Darby, or Huber Ridge, you can contact our office 6 days a week. Those with a salvage vehicle in Dublin, Madison, Gahanna, should know that we pay cash for cars with complimentary junk vehicle removal included. Are you wondering where to get ash or junk cars in Ohio? We have expanded our junk my car service area to include the regions of Grandview Heights, Minerva Park, and Grove City also.

The March 16, 2016 edition of wsaz.com had an article posted by Andrew Colegrove titled ‘Huntington PD to target abandoned, junked vehicles’ with the following highlights: “Officials in Huntington say they’ll be making an extra effort now to tow away abandoned & junked vehicles. Jason Paynter is tired of cars on his street along Piedmont Rd that have been parked for years. Paynter says it’s bad for rodents, insects and looks. Complaints like his are leading the community to take action. Mayor Steve Williams says residents have pointed out cars that have been sitting for extended periods of time. Williams fells that the city is pretty for this. On May 1, officials will sweep through each neighborhood & tow away abandoned or junk vehicles parked on a public or private property. Police say if an abandoned or junk car is on private property, the property owner has 30 days to move or restore it.

Paynter says he’s looking forward to vehicles with no hope of restoration disappearing, saying he doesn’t know why people would want to just leave a car sitting around. Police say once a vehicle is identified, a notification card will be placed on the vehicle, and the owner will have 48 hours to move it. Capt. Hank Dial wants owners to remove the vehicles and requests that citizens provide information about such vehicles. Dial says we will continue towing abandoned & junked vehicles leading up to May 1, so we don’t want the public to perceive the next 6 weeks as an amnesty period. If you’d like to report an abandoned or junked vehicle, you can call 304-696-5980 or email to traffic@hpdwv.com.” The full article and video are available at this link.

We won’t make any West Virginia “hillbilly” type jokes in this forum! In all seriousness, I am perplexed why anyone would want to leave a damaged car, wrecked vehicle or other clunker sitting around in plain sight. We commend the leaders of Huntington for taking this decisive action on removing these unwanted cars, trucks and vans from the region.

Where to sell a car for scrap in Columbus

The eco-friendly way we handle recycling of junk cars in Ohio helps in conserving key raw materials and protects various natural habitats. As a recycler in Jefferson, Hilliard, and New Albany, with a firm environmental commitment, we alleviate global warming and other potential environmental problems. Old cars contain harmful chemicals that we process in an environmentally sound way to avoid contamination in accordance with the best practices of a salvage car buyer. To get fast cash for a salvage vehicle in Galloway, Hamilton, or Pickerington, give us a call for a junk car quote. Did you know that our salvage car buyer can provide you with a fast junk car quote right over the phone? We are proud to be a scrap vehicle buyer now in the areas of Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, and Westerville. Residents of Whitehall, Worthington, and Brice should know that we purchase junk cars in any condition. In the regions of Harrisburg, Lockbourne, and Marble Cliff, same-day cash for junk vehicle services are offered with free towing.

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Chinese Aluminum Invasion

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Who is Columbus Scrap Cars? We are people that buy junk cars in the areas of Bexley, Lake Darby, and Huber Ridge. Those of us who pay money for a scrap car in Dublin and Madison can provide a junk car quote for the value of your junk vehicle. When contacting people that buy junk cars in Gahanna, Grandview Heights, or Minerva Park, simply have the year, make and model of the vehicle on-hand. Recently, the price for scrap cars throughout Grove City and Groveport has dipped due to the demand in the metal markets. Those seeking cash for a salvage car in New Albany and Galloway are in advised to contact CSC today!

An article in the March 9, 2016 edition of Recycling Today titled ‘US aluminum producers ask for action on China’ told us the following: “A trade union and a US-based aluminum producer are asking the government to investigate the level of government subsidization of in Chinese aluminum production. The group making the request says China’s aluminum has been pouring into the U.S. for over a year. A March 9 article in the Wall Street Journal says the United Steelworkers union (USW) and IL-based Century Aluminum Company also sent researchers to China last year to investigate evidence of government subsidies for aluminum makers there. The USW & Century Aluminum say they expect that evidence showing the Chinese government has been providing billions in subsidies to aluminum companies, including low-interest loans.

The Arlington, VA-based Aluminum Association has been issuing releases and comments making similar allegations. As the economy of China has begun to slow, and less of its metal is being used domestically, there is a severe oversupply of China-produced metal. This is driving an increase of imported their aluminum into the US. According to the Aluminum Association’s data, U.S. imports of aluminum products from China grew 181% between 2012 and 2015. The Journal article states the value of total aluminum exports from China as having risen from $6.2B in 2006 to $23.8B in 2015. Any findings confirmed by the U.S. government would likely be forwarded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to seek remedies. A Chinese embassy spokesperson said that WTO member nations, including China, should strictly abide by the rules, and use trade remedy measures in a prudent, restrained compliant way.

Despite a booming US auto industry & the stable construction sector, primary US aluminum production declined 7.2% in 2015 compared to the year before. The Wall Street Journal says aluminum production in China has gained 31% in 2015. However, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partner Canada was a larger factor in U.S. aluminum import markets in 2015. With the weak Canadian dollar, operators of smelters in Canada sent more than 2.8M tons of aluminum into the U.S. in 2015—over seven times the volume from China.” The full story is available here.

Get money for a scrap car

No need to leave that old car sitting around—get money for a scrap car today. Among the people that buy junk cars in Hamilton, Pickerington, and Reynoldsburg, we extend you fast & courteous scrap car removal. We do a lot more that provide a fast price for scrap cars, as complimentary junk car removal is included also. Our salvage car buying team is standing by 6 days a week in Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Whitehall to give you cash for cars. Some factors that influence the price for scrap cars include the vehicle’s condition, location, age and global market conditions. Are you seeking to scrap a salvage car for cash in the regions of Worthington, Brice, or Harrisburg, OH? In our business we strive to have a constructive environmental impact for the preserving key resources in the cities of Washington, Montgomery, and Franklin, OH. With our scrap vehicle recycling program in Lincoln Village and Amlin, fewer raw materials are used, which conserves energy & key natural resources.

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Scrap Auto Batteries Recycled

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We buy used cars for scrap, thus allowing you to junk your car for cash in the regions of Bexley, Huber Ridge and Dublin. We are car buyers that offer money for a junk car that ultimately recycles the junk car scrap. We handle junk car scrap 6 days a week throughout Franklin County. Getting money for a junk car is great, even better with free towing included when we buy used cars for scrap throughout Gahanna, Grandview Heights and Minerva Park. As a junk your car for cash service provider, we understand that car buyers have a responsibility to environmental compliance. We will pay money for a junk in any condition and will diligently insure that we do not pollute either our air or water in the areas of Grove City, Groveport and Jefferson, OH. Our topic in this update centers on how US scrap auto batteries end up in Mexican recycling plants and unfortunately can be dangerous to those workers exposed to them.

In the February 26, 2016 edition of The Washington Post, writers Joshua Partlow and Joby Warrick authored a story titled ‘A dangerous export’ which tells us the following: “Juan Gonzalez Mendoza’s physical deterioration came swiftly, with deep pain in his bones, elbows & knees that refused to bend. Numbness spread throughout his left side and finally he was unable to walk or even stand. Doctors where he worked — a battery recycling plant near Monterrey — told him he had a fever. His job was putting used U.S. auto batteries into giant ovens. Private medical tests eventually confirmed the problem: acute lead poisoning. The Eléctrica Automotriz Omega plant is a concern in the neighborhoods near the factory where spent car batteries are converted into lead to for new batteries. Elevated levels of lead have turned up in workers’ blood and in nearby lots where children play & families raise livestock. Company officials did not respond to requests for comment.

A tide of used batteries has swept into northern Mexico as metal recyclers seek to profit from the country’s relatively lax controls on lead exposure in the workplace. Officials estimate that the number of batteries shipped to Mexico has grown by more than 400% lately. As many as one in five lead-acid batteries from U.S. vehicles end up in Mexican recycling plants. Mexico has sought to strengthen standards for lead exposure, but no plants have the costly pollution controls and worker-protection systems in place. Gonzalez used his vacation days from the plant to travel to a private medical clinic where lab results indicated lead concentrations. For nine months he was stuck in bed and unable to work. Auto batteries are among consumer products that still contain large amounts of lead. In the US nearly all spent batteries end up being recycled, which involves removing the plastic, acid and other chemicals and then melting down the lead to use in new batteries. U.S. battery recycling takes place in high-capacity smelters. Workers wear protective clothing to ensure no traces of lead leave the plant with them. Special exhaust scrubbers trap tiny lead particles and electronic monitors sniff the air to guard against accidental exposures.

Americans, while seeking to eliminate an environmental problem at home, are exporting contamination abroad, to a region less capable of defending itself. The Eléctrica Automotriz Omega plant employs several dozen workers who say they earn about $13 for a 12-hour shift. Soil samples taken at locations around the Omega plant were analyzed by a laboratory. The results showed lead contamination ranging from 40 to 400 times than naturally occurring lead levels. The company does test for lead, but workers aren’t given documentation of the test results and think that Omega’s doctors play down lead exposure. Employees are instructed to shower during the workday, and before entering the cafeteria, they receive a hand spray that is supposed to change color if contaminants remain. Both employees and nearby residents complain about the lead and toxins they believe are pumped out of the plant’s smokestacks. Residents say they suffer chronic headaches and bone pain and that pets and livestock fail to reproduce or drop dead without warning.” The full article is available at http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2016/02/26/a-dangerous-export-americas-car-battery-waste-is-making-mexican-communities-sick/

Columbus area junk car buyers

For additional information about scrap vehicle battery recycling we encourage you to visit article by Cleveland Scrap Cars at this link. When we buy used cars for scrap, they are transitioned to end-of-life vehicle status in the cities of New Albany, Galloway, and Hamilton. Residents of Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, and Upper Arlington should avoid leaving that old car, truck or van sitting around—get money for junk car scrap instead. When you junk your car for cash with us, you are actually initiating a positive impact on the environment. Those with a scrap vehicle in Westerville, Whitehall, and Worthington, should know that we’ll provide you money for a junk car and pick it up today. We will pay cash for cars and provide complimentary scrap vehicle removal in Brice, Harrisburg, and Lockbourne. Even if your car is broken down at a repair shop in Marble Cliff, Obetz, or Riverlea, we can offer same-day junk car hauling!

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Car Wash Water Recycling

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Columbus Scrap Cars is back with our latest news relating to the value of a scrap car, vehicle scrap and scrap yards that buy cars. As a local ‘scrap my car’ service provider, we make it easy to sell us your car in Bexley, Dublin, and Madison, OH. Are you wondering where to scrap my car for cash in Gahanna, Grandview Heights, or Minerva Park? There are options in scrap yards that buy cars, which provide the value of a scrap car for use in vehicle scrap. What separates us among the scrap my car operators is when you sell us your car, we insure that your vehicle becomes a positive resource for the environment. We are a proud proponent of the “green” movement that is efficiently serving areas like Jefferson, Hilliard, & New Albany, OH. Our topic talks about the process of recycling water that is used in car wash sites. Critics say that likely this water contains some pollutants & unwanted particles unless the facility is very diligent in their recycling efforts.

On February 22, 2016 an article by Kelly Doty on on wlos.com told us of the following: “Cars covered in road salt go to car washes. At automated, full service ones that recycle water, could you just be putting the salt back on your car? Duane Lail asked News 13 if recycling processes eliminate salt. Auto Bell in Hendersonville is a wash that recycles the H2O. They said the reclaimed water will not cause rust. Cameron Burrell, a manager, says the salt mixed with our soaps & chemicals during the wash process renders it harmless & non-corrosive. Auto Bell says the soapy, chemical treated water is only used for the wash cycle, and that all cars get a fresh water rinse at the end of the wash cycle. They said they’re proud to be water recyclers and doing their part to preserve the resources.

Next we review an article about the water from car washes from Bill Svec on carwash.com with the following: “Car wash operators have had odors in their pits, tanks and reclaim systems. This problem is aggravated by organic-matter build up and heat. Organic matter consists of solvents, oils, hydrocarbons, cleaning agents & soils. A simple test for Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is used to determine how bad the situation is. This measure of water quality totals the number of pollutants found in the water. In a typical waste stream, COD can range from 5,000 ppm (pts. per million) to 200,000 ppm, and in extreme cases up to 700,000 ppm. Bad odors are generally caused by the organic matter washed off vehicles. Algae growing in the pit & tanks and walls will further increase the problem.

The 1st stage for any reclaim system focuses on the cement pad and the pit. If the pad is designed with an adequately sized trench & pit, a good portion of the dirt will be captured & settled in this 1st stage. It is important to seal the concrete to prevent bacteria in the porous concrete. Regular cleaning of this part is essential. Many install traditional technology to treat water for reclaim or discharge. Examples would be: granular activated carbon filter (GAC), sand filters, and oil & water separators. GAC filters generally function by exposing the contaminated water to carbon particles which absorb pollutants. The downside to these systems is the high cost of filter replacement.

Oil/water and centrifugal separators may work well to separate floating oils & dirt by settling, but they do little to filter or eliminate anything else in the water. Since there is minimal filtration being accomplished, particles in the wash water can cause wear & tear on the pumps, motors, and clogging the nozzles. Catalytic oxidation is a combination of ultraviolet light & ozone, which is effective in oxidizing organics and eliminating odors. The greatest advantage with ultraviolet light systems is that they require minimal maintenance as opposed to other types of ozone generators.

Biological treatments, which use what is commonly referred to as “bacteria,” “bugs” or “enzymes,” combined with some form of aeration, are effective against odors and are safe providing they are oxidized, disinfected, or killed before re-using the water. This method takes more time, as the bacteria eat the organics. It isn’t recommended for sites with space restrictions as it requires another separate tank. Also, you would not want your customers or employees exposed to spraying reclaim wash water laden with a high bacteria count.” The full story is found at this link.

Where to scrap my car in Columbus

CSC is one of the area’s foremost scrap yards that buy cars in regions including Whitehall, Worthington, and Brice. To sell us your car, the requirements are that you have the title and matching ID. This is a state requirement for vehicle scrap; therefore, regardless of whether you are located in Harrisburg, Lockbourne, or Marble Cliff, this would apply. Are you trying to determine the value of a scrap car in Obetz, Riverlea, or Urbancrest? Get cash for cars in Valleyview, Blendon, or Brown by calling (614) 715-5005 today. Our junk vehicle by is standing by to provide you a junk car quote for those in Clinton, Jackson, or Mifflin. Complimentary scrap car removal is included in the price we give for scrap vehicle removal in Norwich, Perry, and Plain.

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Auto Scrap Dumping

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Columbus Scrap Cars is a scrap car removal outfit where you can sell an old car for the value of a junk car for vehicle scrap. Even a wrecked vehicle or totaled car can generate a few bucks for you with complimentary scrap car removal included. When you sell an old car, or company believes in waste diversion by aiming to reuse and recycle as much as possible, even from a totaled car. Out vehicle scrap price is based on the value of a junk car, which lately has been hindered by the global commodity market melt-down. Here at CSC we adhere to practices that result in both energy and resource savings. Unfortunately, today’s topic illustrates that not everyone is adhering to environmental principals…

On Feb 17, 2016 a story compiled by Kristin Leigh titled ‘Auto shops accused of dumping waste into local creeks’ on fox13memphis.com reported the following: “A local tire recycling site is accusing auto shops of contributing to the problem. FOX13 received a complaint about blight and litter on Hwy 51 in Nonconnah Creek. Tires, used auto scrap, full trash bags and waste is scattered along the creek’s banks. The dumping site is across the street from Liberty Tire Recycling Center. Kristin Leigh asked employees at the facility if they know who is contributing to the problem. Calvin Johnson, an employee at the facility, says auto shops don’t want to pay the fees to dump tires at the facility, so they illegally dump them throughout the city.

The City of Memphis & Liberty Tire Recycling work together to give shops a place to dispose of these items. It costs $10/ton to use the facility. The Liberty contract with the city requires that the company keep track of businesses that use the facility, and inform the city. Employees at Liberty say city officials can figure out what businesses may be dumping illegally via process of elimination. FOX13 provided the city with pictures of the dumping ground and officials will investigate. Arlenia Cole, a city spokesperson, says the city has workers focused on cleanup efforts and Public Works is cleaning these sites while discouraging such activity by utilizing enforcement strategies. Cole says the city spends more than $2M each year removing illegally dumped items. Illegal dumping violators face arrest and fines, in addition to restitution, employees at Liberty say violators aren’t held accountable. To report illegal dumping, you can use the 311 call center or the 311 app.” The complete article is available here.

Our scrap car removal service

To sell an old car in Galloway, Georgesville, or New Rome, call Columbus Scrap Cars. Those with an old car in Amlin, Blacklick, or Darbydale, can call our junk car buyer for a quote based on the value of a junk car. Do you have an old clunker or totaled car sitting around in Huber Ridge, Franklin, or Lake Darby? Residents of Sharon, Truro, and Washington seeking to junk a car for vehicle scrap are encouraged to call (614) 715-5005 today. Our “junk my car” program is simple and easy. Call today for a quote on your junk vehicle. Junk vehicle removal in Grandview Heights and beyond, plus cash for your old car is available. Get your junk vehicle towed away in Bexley or Dublin and receive a fast cash payment. If your car, truck, van or SUV doesn’t run, or isn’t worth fixing–we are here. Have your car sold for cash Grove City and Groveport and we will tow it. We now have an expanded service area covering Riverlea, Urbancrest and Valleyview.

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Junk Car Fluid Recycling 1.1

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Junk Car Fluid Recycling 1.1

Columbus Scrap Cars has served as a scrap car hauler and site where to sell a car for cash for several years now. In our ongoing efforts in scrapping cars in Columbus, we insist on upholding the best practices in relation to protecting the environment. When you call us for a price for a wrecked car or quote for an old car, rest-assured that our scrap car hauler adheres to the belief in recycling the vehicle in an eco-friendly manner. Those seeking a price for a wrecked car in Jefferson, Hilliard, New Albany, are encouraged to call. Do you need a quote for an old car in Hamilton, Pickerington, or Reynoldsburg? We are now scrapping cars in the regions of Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Whitehall. To sell a car for cash in Worthington, Brice, or Harrisburg, contact us at (614) 715-5005.

This is actually our second installment discussing the recycling of scrap related automotive fluids. Initially, we reviewed antifreeze and in this segment we unearth information on old motor oil. First, we look at data from the American Petroleum Institute at recycleoil.org as follows: “It is relatively common for people to recycle paper, glass and metals. The recycling of petroleum products is less well known confusing, thus regulators & agencies have communicated with businesses the need for recycling used oil and with individuals who work on their cars at home. These individuals generate quantities of used petroleum products that need to be recycled. Many individuals who are unfamiliar with the importance of recycling used oil are unconsciously harming the environment by throwing it away with their normal garbage or emptying it into storm drains. Such actions, especially emptying used oil into storm drains, can cause harm to the environment. One gallon of used oil can contaminate 1 million gallons of water.

Recycling your used motor oil keeps it out of our water; which means keeping it out of our drinking water, beaches, and away from wildlife. Recycling used oil allows us to continue to enjoy what many of us take for granted every day – clean water. There are many practical uses for used motor oil; a primary use is to re-refine it into a base stock for lubricating oil, which is similar to the refining of crude oil. The re-refined oil is of as high a quality as a virgin oil product! A secondary use of the oil is to burn it for energy. Industrial boilers can burn the used oil with minimum pollution; some used oil is sent to power plants or cement kilns to be burned as fuel. Small quantities of used oil are burned in specially designed heaters to provide space heating for small businesses.

What is the best way to store used motor oil before recycling? Be sure to store your used motor oil in a container that will not leak – many people use milk jugs with a secure cap. Do not mix other substances like antifreeze or transmission fluid with the used oil. Store it away from children and sources of ignition.” The complete report is available at this link.

Here in Columbus, the city has instituted a ‘Watershed Management Program (WMP)’ discussed on their website at Columbus.gov with the following details: “A high quality water supply source allows us to provide Columbus area residents with excellent drinking water at a reasonable cost. Our WMP works with the Recreation & Parks Department to protect water supplies by managing the reservoirs and adjacent land at our (3) drinking water reservoirs. Together, these reservoirs supply 85% of the drinking water treated & distributed daily.” The full explanation of the program is located here.

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio at swaco.org more clearly references the manner in which used motor oil should be disposed of as follows: “SWACO provides free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal services for all Franklin County residents. SWACO contracts Environmental Enterprises Incorporated (EEI) to offer free residential recycling for HHW. Hours at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center have been expanded. An extra day has also been added for the convenience of residents of Franklin County. Residents can bring their old lawn chemicals, paints strippers, acids, insecticides, etc. for recycling and/or environmentally safe disposal. Disposal of oil based paint is available at no charge. EEI provides disposal of water based paint to all Franklin County residents at the cost of $1 per can.” The HHW Facility is located at 645 E. 8th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201, and the phone is 614-294-1300.

Get a quote for an old car for scrap

The price for a wrecked car that a scrap car hauler provides to you may vary according to both the attributes of the particular vehicle as well as the current market conditions in our global economy. Those seeking a quote for an old car in Lockbourne, Marble Cliff, and Minerva Park, should locate their vehicle title prior to inquiring. We have added the areas of Obetz, Riverlea, and Urbancrest to our service area for scrapping cars now. You can sell a car for cash in Valleyview, Blendon, and Brown very quickly. We are paying fast cash for cars in the cities of Madison, Mifflin, and Norwich 6 days a week.

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Columbus Scrap Problems

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Columbus Scrap Problems

The process is simple and easier than you may realize, so contact us for a price for a junk car, regardless of the condition. Contact our scrap car buyer today for a quote for a junk car in Urbancrest, Valleyview, and Blendon. To scrap a car for cash in Clinton, Franklin, or Hamilton is fast and easy with us–we provide a price over the phone and come out to tow it away. We’re a locally based scrap car buyer paying cash for cars in Jackson, Jefferson, and Madison. The requirements to sell a junk car in Ohio are simple–you must have possession of the vehicle title and ID with the matching name. To obtain a price for a junk car in Lincoln Village, Amlin, or Blacklick, contact us at (614)715-5005 today. You can get a quote for a junk car by contacting our scrap car buyer today.

A February 5, 2016 story on nbc4i.com titled ‘Multiple Franklin Co. scrap yards indicted after undercover investigation’ reported the following: “An undercover investigation into several scrap facilities has led to indictments by a Franklin County GJ on multiple charges, including corrupt activity & receiving stolen property. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien says they conducted an undercover investigation of selling copper wire & railroad-related material to these businesses. The various scrap included wire composed of both copper and aluminum.

The businesses indicted are:

  • A to Z Recycliquortng
  • G-Cor Auto
  • Masser Metals
  • New World Recycling
  • PSC
  • Sims Bros Recycling

O’Brien says some of the facilities knowingly violated the law, which led to the indictments, including one that received (56) Veteran Grave Markers from a cemetery. Some of the markers had been destroyed and were not able to be returned. A to Z Recycling and its associates Lin Wang and Xiaodong Qu were indicted for a pattern of corrupt activity & possessing criminal tools. Union cemetery workers have replaced all the veteran flag staff markers they could identify. The recycling companies are due in court February 19th.

Also found during the investigation:

  • Beer kegs
  • Storage bins belonging to Family Dollar & CVS.
  • Shells for 2 liter bottles.
  • 7K+ pounds of shredded plastics
  • Nearly 4 tons of Pepsi, Coke & 7UP property that was shredded.
  • Milk crates and bread trays

All of the items were reportedly clearly marked as property of those companies. O’Brien mentioned that theft of railroad materials & phone lines are crimes and also could create public safety hazards. He indicated that the scrap facilities that contributed to the theft will be brought to justice. The city prohibits them from purchasing certain items. In Ohio, there is a “Do Not Buy from Convicted Thieves” (DNBFCTL) list which has about 300K people on it. As part of this investigation, three of the sites purchased material from those on the list.” The complete story is available at this link.

It sounds as though Franklin County is allowing many of it’s recycling facilities have a “free for all” as they are basically endorsing theft. I have no problems with those who scour trash and dumpsters for recyclables to earn a few bucks, but looting cemeteries is completely unacceptable. Actions like this demonstrate some kind of internal void of morality. The punishment for those responsible for the graveside thefts should be sentenced to one month of cleaning up debris along the streets while wearing a “sandwich-board” sign that references their offenses.

Where to scrap a car for cash

Columbus Scrap Cars is where to scrap a car for cash in Bexley, Dublin, and Gahanna. When you sell a junk car to us, our scrap car buyer will insure that the vehicle adds new sustainability for other people and products. As a junk car buyer that is a proud proponent of the “green” movement, we make sure that your car becomes a positive resource. Call us today for a price for a junk car in New Albany, Hamilton, and Pickerington. Residents of Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, and Westerville should be aware that our quote for a junk car does include scrap vehicle towing. To sell a junk car in Marble Cliff, Minerva Park, or Obetz, you can send your vehicle info through our website at http://ColumbusScrapCars.com

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Junk Car Fluid Recycling 1.0

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Junk Car Fluid Recycling 1.0

Columbus Scrap Cars is back with the latest in the auto scrap and recycling news and information. Do you need junk vehicle removal or junk my car services in Upper Arlington, Westerville, or Whitehall? Our junk vehicle buyer is on hand to process your old car removal and begin the old car scrap process. The program is easy when you call (614) 715-5005 to coordinate junk vehicle removal in the areas of Worthington, Brice, and Harrisburg. To receive junk my car services in Madison, Mifflin, or Norwich, contact our junk vehicle buyer for fast old car removal. This next segment is the first of a series explaining how auto fluids that we capture from scrap cars and the challenges they present as we strive to recycle them. CSC is proud to be a “green” organization that is focused on protecting the environment here in Ohio.

Antifreeze is the first potentially toxic fluid from salvage cars that we will cover. The US EPA tells us the following in their Common Wastes & Materials section of epa.gov: “Antifreeze is a substance added to a solvent, such as water, to lower its freezing point. It is usually added to water in the cooling system of an engine so that it can be cooled below the freezing point of water without freezing. Ethylene glycol is the most common automotive cooling-system antifreeze, although methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and propylene glycol are also used. The brine used in some commercial refrigerators is an antifreeze-type mixture; it is typically a solution of calcium chloride or propylene glycol. Antifreeze can be toxic to humans & animals; it contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and chromium in high levels to potentially be regulated hazardous waste. Most states regulate antifreeze disposal; it should not be dumped on land or discharged it into a sanitary sewer, storm drain, ditch, dry well, or septic system. Used antifreeze can cause serious water quality problems.

Conventional antifreeze lasts about 2-3 years. Alternate chemicals in extended-life coolants allow it to last 5 years or up to 150K miles. Recycling used antifreeze makes sense for two reasons: 1) It is cost-effective, and 2) It saves resources. Ethylene glycol, the primary ingredient, is produced from natural gas, which is a finite, non-renewable resource. For companies that use a lot of antifreeze, like automobile repair shops, setting up an antifreeze recycling program can reduce costs and lessen the amount of new material they buy. With technology, businesses are recycling antifreeze on-site and reconditioning it at a much lower cost than purchasing it new.

Antifreeze recycling involves two steps:

1. Removing contaminants such as oils & metals either by filtration, distillation, reverse osmosis, or ion exchange.

2. Restoring it’s properties with additives; these chemicals raise and stabilize pH, inhibit rust & corrosion, reduce water scaling, and slow the breakdown of ethylene glycol.

New technology lets generators of spent antifreeze recycle antifreeze on site by removing contaminants and reconditioning it with additives, at a cost that is significantly lower than the cost of purchasing new antifreeze. Another option for recycling antifreeze includes power flushing the radiator, restoring the coolant, and topping off the vehicle with fresh coolant in a closed loop. Recycling saves resources since a primary ingredient, ethylene glycol, is produced from natural gas, a non-renewable resource. The full report is available at this link.

We handle old car scrap

Get free junk vehicle removal when you scrap your car with us. We are a local, dedicated ‘junk my car’ outfit that gives you a price right over the phone in the regions of Dublin, Gahanna, and Grandview Heights. Our junk vehicle buyer is awaiting your call and will give you a price for the scrap value of your car. Residents of Groveport, Hilliard, and New Albany that need old car removal and seek to use our old car scrap services are encouraged to act now. The market price for a scrap car has dipped a bit lately due to conditions in the commodity values. Where should I scrap a car for cash? Any junk car service provider that is committed to environmentally sound recycling practices will work. We at Columbus Scrap Cars are certainly an eco-friendly solution for recycling your old car.

 

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New Auto Vehicle Law

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New Auto Vehicle Law

We are back with our latest post regarding the exciting world of auto recycling, damaged vehicle removal and topics relating to paying cash for wrecked cars. Do you seek a place to junk cars for cash in Galloway, Georgesville, or New Rome? We pay cash for wrecked cars with complimentary damaged vehicle removal 6 days a week throughout Blacklick, Darbydale, and Flint, OH. To get cash for a car or junk cars for cash in Ohio, the requirements are that you possess a clean title and valid ID. This will apply regardless of whether you get cash for car in Lake Darby, Lincoln Village, or Amlin, since it is a state-wide policy.

In the February 2016 edition of American Recycler an article titled ‘E-odometer provisions open the door to paperless auto sales’ told us the following: “A measure in the federal Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) ushers in an era of paperless vehicle sales & pave the way for vehicle-to-government transactions. The 1,300 page transportation bill Congress passed and signed into law by president Obama, allows states to move forward with programs to implement electronic odometer disclosures, notices and related materials as long as those processes provide appropriate authentication & security. This advance will allow for the modernization and expediting of motor vehicle registration nationwide. Existing federal law requires odometer disclosures to be hand written, slowing the efficiency of all vehicle related transactions, including sales & registration. While a provision in the 2012 federal transportation bill called on the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to implement new rules to allow for electronic odometer disclosures, the agency has yet to propose those rules.

Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana) authored language contained in the new highway bill that allows states to move forward with their own “e-odometer” programs. MVSC, a national provider of electronic vehicle registration technology, led the effort to include the provision in the Highway bill along with the National Auto Dealer Association and state auto dealer associations throughout the country. The groups praised senator Daines for his leadership in making sure the e-odometer language was included in the final bill.” T

Other interesting aspects of the bill included the following from transportation.house.gov: “A restriction on driving privileges that limits the individual to operating only motor vehicles with an ignition interlock device installed, unless a special exception applies. Activity to develop methods to detect marijuana impaired driving. Activity to find devices capable of measuring marijuana levels in motor vehicle operators. Activity to develop methods to differentiate driving impairments between alcohol and marijuana.” The complete bill is available at this link

We pay cash for wrecked cars

Columbus Scrap Cars is an expert on damaged vehicle removal, allowing you to get cash for a car quickly in the regions of Bexley, Dublin, and Gahanna. Our junk car removal program buys junk cars for cash in any condition in the areas of Groveport, Hilliard, and New Albany, OH. For same day damaged vehicle removal and cash for wrecked cars service in Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, contact our junk car buyer at (614) 715-5005. With our expanded junk car removal service area, resident s of Worthington, Brice, and Harrisburg, OH can get cash for a car in an eco-friendly manner. When we buy junk cars for cash, we insure that up to 85% of material that composes your old car or junk vehicle is recycled in an environmentally sound way. Even if your vehicle needs costly repairs and needs junk car removal from Lockbourne, Marble Cliff, or Minerva Park—we will buy it!

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Scrap Vehicle Title Loans?

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Scrap Vehicle Title Loans?

Are you wondering where to receive cash for scrap cars with damaged vehicle removal and junk car towing? It is as simple as calling our junk car buyer for a junk car quote and you can have cash for scrap cars today! The junk car towing, also commonly referred to as damaged car removal, is always included in our junk car quote price anywhere in Franklin County. We are a junk car buyer that provides eco-friendly scrap vehicle recycling throughout the areas of Urbancrest, Valleyview, and Blendon. Our cash for junk cars program is now available in Bexley, Dublin, and Gahanna. We buy cars in any condition now in the regions of Grove City, Groveport, and Hilliard.

Our next topic examines a controversial topic that preys on individuals who are often unable to manage their personal finances or are experiencing troubling economic setbacks. The dreaded car title loan shops have appeared virtually “overnight” in this country. As laws have tightened the profitability of the payday loan lending business, it appears that these arguably predatory lenders have emerged. On January 28, 2016 an article composed by Susan Tompor of the Detroit Free Press titled ‘High-risk auto title loans blocked’ informed us of the following: “A fight to stop collections on auto title loans in MI continued with the granting of a preliminary injunction against an outfit DBA Liquidation LLC. Michigan AG Bill Schuette says the Ingham County Circuit Court issued the injunction to stop collections related activitities on illegal title loans to consumers.

Over (400) people took loans borrowing against their cars, which included high interest rates from 161% to 251%. The amounts of the loans ranged between $1K-5K and are secured using customer’s vehicles. Vehicle title loans aren’t permitted in MI, as they have high rates & risk of losing one’s car. This company does business as Vehicle Liquidation, Auto Loans, Car Loan, Sovereign Lending and more. Those with these loans who had their vehicle repossessed should contact the Michigan AG Office, who is working with the Secretary of State & the courts helping consumers with this debt to clear their titles. Schuette says he’d move for a default judgement — which would cancel these debs. A lawsuit alleges that Liquidation provided unlawful such loans and isn’t authorized for business in MI. The loans, done through online applications, resulted in possession of the vehicle title & installation of GPS tracking devices on the borrower’s vehicle.” The full article is available at this link.

Next we venture across the country to Arizona, where these title loan outfits are on the verge of being exterminated as well. On January 26, 2016 in the azdailysun.com an article titled ‘Car title loans worse than payday lenders’ was posted by Howard Fischer with the following details: “Rep. Debbie McCune Davis, says the interest rates charged to consumers are abusive, and the title loans are sometimes worse because there is no limit on the amount that can be borrowed. She wants to require title lenders to have the 36% annual interest cap that applies to other lenders. A report says the title lending industry has exploded in AZ since 2008 to include over 600 lenders. State law says any interest rates over 36% are illegal usury. Ms. Davis thinks that if there is too much risk to lend at 36%, then perhaps the loan shouldn’t be made. The story can be read in its entirety here.

In the US today people are simply living beyond their means. In our society we borrow for homes, cars, furniture, electronics, vacations and so much more. According to my research over 70% of US consumers have a credit card. Meanwhile, “26% of 50-to-54-year-olds have no retirement savings”[1]. For whatever reason, financial instability seems to be the norm in the US these days. I am not sure whether it is a lack of hard work or simply the idiotic spending habits among Americans, but those taking these title loans are essentially reaching out to the lender of last resort.

Columbus Scrap Cars is currently offering cash for scrap cars in the cities of Lockbourne, Marble Cliff and Minerva Park. Those seeking junk car buyer services and junk car towing in Brown, Clinton, or Franklin, should contact our junk car buyer for a junk car quote today. The process of damaged car removal and cash for scrap cars is much easier than you may think. Contact us for a junk car quote and we will be on our way to retrieve your vehicle. Residents of Hamilton, Jackson, and Jefferson are encouraged to call (614) 715-5005 to scrap a car for cash. We buy wrecked cars and totaled vehicles 6 days a week in the areas of Madison, Mifflin, and Norwich. Scrap vehicle hauling is available in Perry, Plain, and Pleasant Prairie for those wishing to obtain cash for an unwanted vehicle.

 

[1] http://www.cbsnews.com/news/shocking-number-of-americans-have-no-retirement-savings/

 

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Junk Recycling Problem

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Junk Recycling Problem

Columbus Scrap Cars is back with our latest report in the world of a buyer of scrap cars and junk car hauler. Are you seeking a price for a damaged car or attempting to locate a ‘cash for my car’ solution? Do you want fast cash for cars and rapid junk car hauler service? We are a buyer of scrap cars that pays fast cash for cars in Grove City, Groveport, and Hilliard. Stop wondering where to get cash for my car and contact Columbus Scrap Car. We’ll get you a junk car quote price for a damaged car, wrecked car or any condition. We have recently expanded our coverage area to include Lake Darby, Lincoln Village and Amlin.

In the January 28, 2016 edition of waste350.com Robert Carr authored an article titled ‘Contamination Continues to Hurt Recycling Efforts’ which informed us as follows: “US cities are examining methods to cut back, or even eliminate, recycling programs to save money. Experts say costs could be trimmed if residents were more responsible. Recycling costs are rising across the US. Also, there is less demand for recycled materials internationally & low oil prices lowered costs of making new material. One problem is too much garbage in with the recycling clogs sorting facilities & requires more labor to remove.

David Biderman, CEO @ Solid Waste Association of NA, says governments are evaluating recycling & making cuts to respond to the cost. Residents clog up the recycled waste stream with non-recyclables. Most Americans support recycling efforts, but what can or can’t be recycled puts the wrong materials in the stream. Processing facilities have a high amount of non-recycling waste, and it costs time to remove the materials and the rates get passed on to the cities. Curt Bucey, VP @ Strategic Materials, says municipalities have raised rates for the high costs to haul glass and it’s not being collected properly. Haulers were able to balance the glass costs with returns from materials such as cardboard, paper & plastics. China, a former big customer for cardboard, pulled back & lower oil prices dropped prices for plastics. A solution between haulers & cities are needed to challenges when creating waste removal bids. Haulers need to be upfront about increases if glass is not kept separate. Better educational materials could be used to encourage residents to separate their waste. Chicago tries to communicate bad recycling choices by a sticker system; if a waste hauler sees non-recyclable material in a resident’s bin, the hauler will place an orange warning sticker on it.”

In another related Associated Press article, we were told the following: “A review of city records shows Austin received under $3 million for its recyclables, as processing costs were around $4.8 million. The city lost $1.9M last year and a $2.7M in the two previous years as recyclable materials have fetched less on the open market than the cost to process them. The Austin American-Statesman reports that if residents recycled more, it would be easier to profitably sell a higher volume of material locally, rather than ship it elsewhere.” The complete article is at this link.

I took it a step further to understand the junk and scrap related financial disaster in Austin. According to the city website austintexas.gov the monthly costs for residents are as follows, based on the size of garbage container needed[1]:

  • 24-gallon $16.90
  • 32-gallon $18.15
  • 64-gallon $23.30
  • 96-gallon $41.85

Personally, I’ve filled my approximately (50) gallon container in a week, therefore, a family of four would likely need the 96G unit for the $42 monthly cost, which seems reasonable. In addition, the add on other fees including: Extra bags of trash that do not fit in your trash cart with the lid closed must be placed next to the trash cart & tagged with an Extra Trash Sticker, which can be purchased at for $4 + tax. Extra bags without a sticker will be charged a per-bag fee of $9.60 + tax. Next, all residents in Austin, including homes, apartments, condos, pay a monthly $7.65 Clean Community Fee for services that keep Austin clean. To full webpage is at this link.

We are, simply put, a buyer of scrap cars that provides a price for a damaged car in New Albany, Pickerington, and Reynoldsburg. Our cash for my car program results in fast cash for cars and a responsive junk car hauler taking action. Did you know our scrap vehicle removal service is available in Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Whitehall? Turn your old car into cash in Worthington, Brice, or Harrisburg. Our scrap car buyer is on-hand 6 days a week in Lockbourne, Marble Cliff, and Minerva Park. Residents of Obetz, Riverlea, and Urbancrest are encouraged to call us.

[1] http://www.austintexas.gov/department/residential-rates-fees

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Electric Vehicle Upgrades

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Electric Vehicle Upgrades

Columbus Scrap Cars will buy scrap cars for cash in Franklin County. Are you wondering who will buy my junk car in Lincoln Village, Amlin, or Blacklick? To swap cars for cash to an auto scrap outfit that will buy scrap cars is easier than you think. We’ve been in the auto scrap business for many years, as a solution for those seeking a buy my junk car option, regardless of whether the vehicle is in the Galloway, Georgesville, or New Rome areas. Our next topic looks at making it easier for current electric vehicle (EV) owners to upgrade to the newest in battery technology.

On a January 22nd, 2016 article titled ‘EV Owners Expect Battery Upgrades’ by Steve Hanley on gas2.org, we learned the following news: “Auto executives say cars are becoming more like electronic devices. People want 4G connectivity and to control their cars with apps, wanting to e-mail & text while they drive. People want to be able to send off selfies, sharing them on Facebook. According to Green Car Reports, a lot of people think they should be able to upgrade their batteries, too. Tesla seems to be the only one interested in keeping the software in its cars as current as possible. It routinely does software updates and earlier this month rolled out an update enabling its cars with ‘Autopilot’ to park themselves and re-emerge when summoned.

But even Tesla has not thought of allowing upgrades to their batteries after the cars are built to customers. Early Model S sedans may have 60 kWh batteries, instead of the 70 and 90 kWh batteries that are now available. Tesla did put together an upgraded battery for its 1st car, the Roadster, but it cost $29,000. Denise Gray, CEO of LG Chem Power, wonders why manufacturers equip their cars with big, heavy, and expensive batteries designed to last for ten years. Gray thinks it would make sense to utilize smaller, lighter, cheaper ones that would be replaced with newer models every few years. Back in the dawn of the computer age microprocessors were upgraded at a pace that was so fast, new computers were obsolete by the time customers got them home from the store. EV batteries are improving all the time. Most manufacturers’ business models are selling as many new cars as possible, not keeping current with new technology for older cars.

A factor that depresses the market for used EVs is buyers feel stuck with old technology. If there were a model that allowed the easy swap of batteries for newer ones, the old batteries could be reused for electricity storage. Rather than owning batteries that become obsolete, drivers would rent the batteries, selecting a power & range they need.  Manufacturers could design cars with swappable batteries; new cars would cost less & invigorate the move to electric cars.”

This situation may correct itself, as automakers will increasing create smaller, more efficient, yet more powerful batteries as EVs as they evolve. The exception would be those who own one of the older EVs that were produced when the concept was still in its infancy. I see a larger and more overlying concern regarding this issue. I can appreciate the desire for upgrading a battery to extend the vehicle’s range; however, increasing the power to facilitate the addition of more electronic components leads to more distracted driving. It seems we need to reduce distractions for those on the road, which are abundant as follows:

  • Making music selections and adjusting the volume
  • Entering a destination into their GPS
  • On a phone call or reading or responding to a text message
  • Modifying the heat or A/C temperature
  • Yelling at their kids, who are using noise-making handheld devices
  • Checking out their appearance in the mirror
  • Receiving an alert from their radar/laser speed trap detector
  • Smoking a cigarette
  • Adjusting the power windows, front or rear wipers and heated seat levels

Who will buy my junk car?

We are auto scrap experts serving Bexley, Dublin, and Gahanna. When we buy scrap cars in Grove City, Groveport, or Hilliard, fast response time will be delivered. To sell cars for cash in Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, contact our junk car buyer at (614) 715-5005. Residents wondering who will buy my junk car for cash in Westerville, Whitehall, and Worthington, should know that CSC is here to provide the best in scrap vehicle hauling service. We are now handling auto scrap and buying cars for cash in Brice, Harrisburg, and Lockbourne. Even if your car is broken down at a repair shop or transmission shop in Minerva Park, Obetz, Riverlea, we can be out the same-day to pick it up.

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Recent Auto News

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Recent Auto News

Columbus Scrap Cars is here in our forum delivering the latest news and insight into topics such as auto junk and scrap, information for those that buy junk cars and other recycling topics. We are a buyer of scrap vehicles in Groveport, Hilliard and New Albany. Those seeking cash for cars in Worthington, Brice and Harrisburg can contact our buyer of scrap vehicles 6 days a week for a junk car quote. Auto junk and scrap removal is included in our cash for cars price throughout Marble Cliff, Minerva Park and Obetz. Our next topic explains how the vehicle insurance industry has been negatively impacted this past year.

A January 17, 2016 article composed by Bob Bryan on businessinsider.com titled ‘Hasn’t been this bad for the auto-insurance industry” told us the following: “To hit the open road, you typically need a car & car insurance. One could assume that as the car industry boomed in 2015, exceeding sales records, it would be the same trend for the auto-insurance industry. Jay Gelb, an insurance analyst at Barclays, says underlying profitability for the personal auto insurance industry, dipped to the lowest level in fifteen years in in the 3rd quarter this past year. There are a multiple reasons for this dip, but it basically all boiled down to one: A stronger economy. He says that these auto premiums are impacted by macro conditions since employment levels & consumer confidence influence newer vehicle sales. New car sales impact the volume of registered automobiles on the road. The more cars out on the roadways increased the probability for accidents. More accidents lead to more auto insurance claims. Claims cause lowered profit margins for these auto insurance companies. Additionally, people are driving cars further distances because of cheaper gas prices and increases in discretionary income; this contributed to a higher frequency of auto accidents.

Gelb says that the miles driven accelerated in 2015, resulting in accelerated motor vehicle accidents. The increase in crashes is also a reversed, increasing for (3) years straight for the first time in decades. Allstate said their earnings were down 38% 2014 because of the rise in frequency & severity of accidents. Typically, an owner pays a higher premium for a newer car, so if involved in a crash, the margin of the loss is smaller. Older cars with a lower premium, causes insurers to lose more on those. Consumers own vehicles for approximately an average of eleven years; this trend constrains auto insurance premiums because newer cars are more expensive to insure than older ones. Finally, healthcare & repair costs are on the rise, increasing pay-outs insurers are make; insurers face low premium growth, higher claims, and higher levels of payments. Insurers have higher prices, but the costs are rising too fast to keep profits up.” The complete article is available at this link.

Auto junk and scrap

We buy junk cars with titles, paying cash for cars in the regions of Urbancrest, Valleyview, and Blendon. When we pay cash for cars in the greater Columbus area we exercise the most environmentally sound practices and procedures into play. Many of the components that are found in auto junk may have potentially toxins such as oil, antifreeze and other such liquids. This is why a buyer of scrap vehicle must maintain their commitment to eco-friendly disposal when the buy junk cars. We are offering scrap car removal and junk car hauling services in the areas of Clinton, Franklin and Hamilton. Those looking to sell an old vehicle for scrap in the (614) should make the correct environmental decision to use Columbus Scrap Cars. Our junk car buyer will provide you a price for a wrecked car or damaged car in the regions of Madison, Mifflin and Norwich. Residents of Montgomery, Huber Ridge and Lake Darby that are seeking to sell a car for cash can contact us at (614) 715-5005.

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Scrap Pricing Decline

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Scrap Pricing Decline

Columbus Scrap Cars is kicking off our new blog of news and information surrounding the topic of auto recycling of junk cars. As an auto buyer of junk cars that pays cash for junk cars throughout Franklin County, we maintain an eco-friendly approach. Our auto buyer is available to provide you a quote for the scrap value of your car, truck, van or SUV in Grandview Heights, Grove City and Groveport. To receive cash for junk cars in Bexley, Dublin or Gahanna, simply call (614) 715-5005 and our buyer of junk cars can provide you a price. Our topic here is the recent drop in the scrap prices in the US.

In the January 15, 2016 edition of wastedive.com, Arlene Karidis composed a story titled ‘Devalued scrap metal prices continue to reduce supply for recyclers’ with the following highlights: “Scrap metals such as steel, copper, aluminum and brass, have fallen 65% in value since late 2014, and many are hoping for a market turnaround. At Pacific Steel & Recycling and others they’ve seen a 50% to 55% reduction in what comes their way. Patrick Kons, Pacific’s VP of Operations, says they are down to (7) employees and have halted production at two other facilities.  Steve Moltzan, owns a Great Falls company that sells auto components and says auto bodies are at their lowest price point in over 30 years.

China’s flailing economy and drop in scrap import, a stronger U.S. dollar deterring export, and overproduction of new ore have all had an effect with this trend. US scrap metal exports dropped 4.7% in the 1st half of 2015 and recyclers and those who sell commodities are feeling the squeeze. Mr. Kons anticipates a turnaround, saying it took 14 months for prices to fall so far, and it may take much longer for them to come back. His recycling scrap yard is open & ready amid these global commodities with cyclical prices.” The article is available in its entirety at this link.

Our auto buyer will give you the opportunity to sell your car in Hilliard, New Albany and Pickerington. Proper auto recycling of junk cars is important to protect the environment. As an established buyer of junk cars in Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington and Westerville, we can get the job done. When seeking cash for junk cars in Whitehall, Worthington or Brice, there is no reason to look further. Our auto recycling of junk cars system is quick and easy, regardless of whether the vehicle is located in Harrisburg, Lockbourne or Marble Cliff.

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