Auto salvage yards recycle about 12 million vehicles in the U.S. each year, saving approximately 85 million barrels of oil that would be required to manufacture new replacement parts. Source: Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)

Recycling steel from salvaged vehicles saves about 74% of the energy needed to produce it from raw materials, and recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of energy compared to new production. This reduces CO2 emissions significantly. Source: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)

At North Verde Auto Salvage, we use Tire Reclaim by United Metals to build our roads and prevent erosion. Approximately 25 million tons of materials are recycled from old vehicles each year, reducing landfill waste and conserving natural resources. Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

At North Verde, we use a CleanBurn Waste Oil Furnace to heat our buildings using recycled oil. Salvage yards recover and recycle automotive fluids like oil, antifreeze, and transmission fluid, preventing harmful chemicals from contaminating soil and water. Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Description goes hereSalvaging parts and materials from one junked car can save about 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone that would have been needed to create new parts. Aluminum from salvaged cars takes 95% less energy to recycle compared to producing new aluminum from raw materials. Source: American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

Description goes hereWhen vehicle windshields and windows are recycled, they help save the equivalent of 10 million barrels of oil that would otherwise be used to produce new glass. Source: National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA)

Description goes hereThe steel industry depends on scrap metal, and auto recycling provides a huge chunk of it. Every year, 14 million tons of recycled steel comes from junked vehicles, reducing the need for new mining and significantly lowering CO₂ emissions. Source: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)

Description goes hereSupporting your local auto salvage yard means saving money, reducing waste, and keeping classic vehicles on the road. With quality OEM parts at a fraction of the cost, you get affordable repairs without sacrificing reliability. Salvage yards play a key role in sustainability by recycling usable parts and reducing landfill waste. They also provide access to rare and discontinued parts that can be hard to find elsewhere. Buying local keeps money in your community, supports small businesses, and helps create jobs. Whether you're restoring, repairing, or upgrading, your local auto salvage yard is the best resource for quality parts at the right price.