Freon Recovery From Junk Cars: What the Law Requires, How It Works, and Where the Refrigerant Goes
When a junk car arrives at a salvage yard, the air conditioning system contains pressurized refrigerant that cannot legally be released into the atmosphere. Under Section 609 of the Clean Air Act, as enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, intentional venting of refrigerant from any motor vehicle air conditioning system is a federal violation carrying […]
The Environmental Impact of Abandoned Cars: What Happens to a Vehicle Left to Decay and Why It Matters
An abandoned car is not a passive presence in its environment. From the day it is left, it begins releasing the chemicals it contains into the surrounding soil, water, and air. It creates breeding habitat for disease-carrying insects, becomes a harbor for rodents and other pests, poses fire risk from deteriorating fuel systems, and gradually […]