For more than 30 years, Stewart’s Used Auto Parts has been the trusted source for used auto parts and junk car removal in the Barkhamsted, CT, area. With nine acres filled with domestic and foreign vehicles as well as an extensive inventory of parts for sale, they’ve been keeping the roads safe and clear while contributing to one of the most thriving industries in the world.

As Stewart's Used Auto Parts explains, there are several little-known facts about the auto recycling industry that may surprise people:

1. According to Forbes, although recycling auto parts may seem like a more modern practice, the Automotive Recycler’s Association has been around since the 1940s.

2. 86% of used auto parts are recycled or reused.

3. Auto recyclers help keep 25 million tons of auto parts from ending up in landfills.

4. In 2005, The New York Times reported that the European Union would be mandating that 85% of a vehicle’s materials be recyclable. Japan went even further and required that 95% be recyclable.

5. In North America, The Balance revealed that enough steel is recycled from used cars to create about 13 million new cars.

6. Most of the car bodies manufactured today contain 25% recycled steel from used auto parts.

7. 90% of a vehicle’s aluminum parts come from recycled auto parts.

8. Nearly 99% of the materials in car batteries are recyclable.

9. The auto recycling industry is responsible for providing $25 billion dollars each year to the US Gross Domestic Product.

With so many different beneficial effects, it's clear that recycling goes a long way. If you have an older vehicle that’s past the point of resale, take it to an auto recycler. If you have a junk car that’s no longer needed, Stewart’s Used Auto Parts can help you make the most of it. For more information, visit their website or call them today at (800) 726-0871.