A scrap car is a vehicle at the very end of its life. Nothing about it is worth repairing, and most of its value is in the metal.
Removing it properly means more than hauling it away: it should be bought legally, recorded correctly and recycled so its fluids don't end up in the ground. That's how we handle every scrap vehicle in Edmonton, whether it's one car in a driveway or a dozen in a farm yard.
Call [PHONE] to arrange scrap car removal.
The car that's been parked beside the garage for years, the one a family member left behind, or the one that drew a neighbour's complaint. On private property in Edmonton, wrecked, dismantled or derelict vehicles are treated as a nuisance, and dealing with them is the property owner's responsibility.
Tenants move out and leave vehicles behind. Before any abandoned vehicle that isn't yours can be removed or scrapped, there's a legal process to follow. Call us first and we'll explain what you need so you're protected.
Across Strathcona, Parkland, Sturgeon and Leduc counties, old pickups, grain trucks and family cars often sit in shelterbelts for decades. They're heavy, which works in your favour on price.
Contractors, oilfield service companies, auto shops, dealerships and rental operators retire vehicles regularly. We'll quote the whole group and plan one visit.
Clearing a property after a loss often includes vehicles. The executor can sell them with the estate documents. We'll be patient and walk you through it.
Multiple vehicles at one address cost us less to collect than the same number spread across the city, and that saving goes into your total. To get a combined quote quickly, send:
Large clean-ups can be split over a day or two.
Alberta tightened its scrap metal rules in November 2020 under the Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act. Licensed dealers and recyclers must:
High-theft items such as catalytic converters are reported to law enforcement through that system. For you as a seller, this means a clear record that the vehicle left your hands legally. Be wary of anyone offering to scrap a car without checking ID or who wants to pay in cash.
Here's what happens after a scrap vehicle leaves your property.
| Stage | What's removed or recovered | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Depollution | Engine oil, oil filter, coolant, transmission and differential fluid, brake and power steering fluid, washer fluid, fuel | Used-oil re-refiners, coolant recyclers, fuel reuse |
| Refrigerant recovery | A/C refrigerant (R-134a in most older cars, R-1234yf in many newer ones) | Recovered with certified equipment, never vented |
| Hazardous parts | Lead-acid battery, mercury switches (older vehicles), undeployed airbags | Battery recyclers and specialist handlers |
| Tires | All tires and spares | Tire recycling |
| Parts harvest | Working engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, panels, lights, wheels | Resold as used parts |
| Catalytic converter | Platinum, palladium, rhodium | Specialist refiners |
| Shredding | Steel, aluminum, copper separated from the shell | Steel mills and smelters |
| Residue | Plastics, foam, glass, fabric | Processed or landfilled under environmental rules |
A single car can hold well over 15 litres of fluids. Done properly, almost none of it reaches soil or water.
Vehicles that have sat for years come with their own challenges, and none of them stop a removal:
We lift and use skates or dollies.
Saplings sometimes grow up through the bumper. Trim them back if you can.
Mice and wasps love old cars. Let us know if you see nests.
Gasoline turns to varnish over time. It's drained safely during depollution.
Normal for old vehicles. You still need to show ownership, usually with old registration documents or the original bill of sale.
Call or text with the vehicle details, or photos if there are several
Get a firm price for each vehicle
Book a removal day
We check ownership, sign the bill of sale with you and pay by e-transfer
Vehicles are loaded and taken for licensed recycling
No. We buy it, so removal is free.
Yes, in the communities and surrounding counties we serve. Call to confirm rural locations.
Don't scrap it until the proper legal steps are done. We'll explain how to start.
Your signed bill of sale is your proof the vehicle has left your ownership.
Call or text [PHONE] with photos and the number of vehicles.
Get a Quote