SALVAGE YARD

When salvage yards are not managed properly, they can pose a threat to our environment. Oil, antifreeze, and other toxic fluids are sometimes left to seep into groundwater, and car parts containing heavy metals or other hazardous materials may not be disposed of properly. Fortunately, much is being done to clean them up, and some salvage yards have become models of environmental friendliness. If someone in your family does business with a salvage yard, take time to ask the owners how they manage their fluids and hazardous materials and support those operators who manage them properly.