Essential information for end of life vehicle dismantling, depollution and recycling

OHRA
green parts specialists
Email
Print

eBay, ELVs and Environmental Permits

Paul Downing - eBay and Environmental Permits
Paul Downing

Paul Downing, Environmental Consultant provides us with information on environmental permits relating to eBay and the requirements of registering as an Authorised Treatment Facility.

Whilst the majority of clients I work with are traditional breakers yards with on-site stores and sales offices, there are also a growing number of traders in end of life vehicles (ELVs) and car spare parts who have an online presence such as an eBay shop. I have recently been made aware by several clients who I am preparing environmental permits for that they have been visited by the Environment Agency (EA) after their sale of ELVs or vehicle spare parts was reviewed on eBay by the EA and their dismantling operation location was identified and subsequently visited by the local EA enforcement officer.

In order to become a registered Authorised Treatment Facility for the depollution and dismantling of vehicles you have to be in possession of an environmental permit which is issued by the EA. The application process is not straight forward and you have to demonstrate that your activity and the facility is managed in such a way that it poses no risk to the environment via oil leaks, fires, waste, noise and vibration, air quality or nuisance. The determination period for a standard rules permit may be up to 6 months with larger more complex bespoke permit applications taking a year or more before all issues are fully bottomed out and the permit is issued. The standard determination times on the EA website are the lengths of time the EA takes to determine the permit not the time it takes you to answer their questions or produce additional surveys or reports after the permit is “duly made” hence the additional timescales.

As a business registered with eBay you have to confirm that your vehicle has been depolluted at a registered ATF (if you are selling spare parts) or that you hold a permit to dismantle the vehicle and sell the parts on and are a registered ATF yourself. An ELV is classified as an ELV as soon as a certificate of destruction (CoD) has been issued to the seller of the vehicle via the DVLA management system or as soon as the vehicle is taken off the road and no longer used for its intended purpose (transport) and is to be dismantled into its constituent parts. If you or the ATF fail to depollute the vehicle in accordance to DEFRA (Department for the Environment & Rural Affairs) then it will be classed as hazardous waste and substantial fines and penalties may be incurred for the storage/transfer of hazardous waste illegally.

If you are looking to sell vehicles or vehicle parts online as part of a depollution or dismantling facility, make sure you are aware of the permits and licences that you have to comply with before you also get an unexpected visit from the Environment Agency.

For more information call Paul on 07790147084 or visit www.pauldowningltd.co.uk

Combilift

More News

OHRA

ATF Professional is produced by ARW- Group LTD, which is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 14914439

The views and opinions expressed on ATF Professional are solely those of the original authors and other contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the editor, publisher or staff of ATF Professional.

Contact

01432 355099

© All rights reserved

e2e awards logo

e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] is the UK’s only salvage and automotive recycling network with nationwide, environmentally compliant sites delivering performance resilience and service reliability to the insurance and fleet markets.  The network’s online salvage auction www.salvagemarket.co.uk drives strong salvage resale values and faster sales.  e2e’s salvage clients have access to the network’s stocks of over 5 million quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed parts. 

The power of the network model means e2e has the ability to influence industry standards and is committed to continually raising the bar whilst redefining the role and perceived value of the salvage operator.  Network members adhere to robust service level agreements, against which they are audited, in order to ensure performance consistency and a market leading customer experience.  

The salvage and recycling operating environment is evolving rapidly, and e2e is anticipating, listening and responding to changing market needs.  Regulatory compliance, ESG, reclaimed parts, customer experience, EVs, new vehicle technologies, data and reputation risk are just some of many considerations linked to the procurement of salvage services.  e2e will drive further added value to clients and members through the adoption and application of emerging technologies, continuing to differentiate its proposition and position salvage services as a professional partnership. 

Owain Griffiths

Owain Griffiths

Head of Circular Economy at Volvo Cars

Owain joined Volvo Cars in June 2021 to lead Circular Economy in the Global Sustainability Team. The company has committed to being a circular business by 2040 and has financial, recycled content and CO2 based targets for 2025, all of which Owain is working across the company to make happen. Owain previously worked for circular economy consultancy Oakdene Hollins where he advised businesses on evidence led circular economy implementation. 

Turning into a circular business and the importance of vehicle reuse and recycling.

The presentation will cover the work Volvo Cars is doing to achieve 2025 but mainly focus on the transformational work towards 2040 and the business and value chain changes being considered. Attention will be paid to the way vehicles are being dealt with at the end of life and the complexities of closing material and component loops. Opportunities and challenges which Volvo Cars is facing will be presented including engagement with 3rd parties and increasing pressure from stakeholders.

ATF Pro Awards 24 social
BUY YOUT TICKETS TODAY

28th November

Join us for a night of fun and entertainment  celebrating the vehicle recycling industry.

New Client Special Offer

20% Off

Aenean leo ligulaconsequat vitae, eleifend acer neque sed ipsum. Nam quam nunc, blandit vel, tempus.