Get rid of ugly decaying vehicles with 'Operation Scrap It'

When a car comes to the end of it life it often stays in limbo, quietly rusting on its owner's driveway, before eventually getting to scrapheap heaven. But thanks to Winchester City Council this need no longer be the case.

The issue has become more noticeable since the EU introduced strict regulations about the disposal, recycling and recovery of vehicles. In order to reduce waste and pollution levels, all fluids and materials that are not metal must be removed.

Together with recovery costs can make the scrapping of the old family motor an expensive task. So, in an effort to promote cleaner safer neighbourhoods, Winchester City Council's Neighbourhood Warden Service and Licensing departments have arranged a two-week free collection and disposal service called Operation Scrap It.

Trevor Lynas, Winchester City Council Neighbourhood Warden said: "Over the past year alone, we have noticed a significant rise in the number of untaxed decaying vehicles that are being kept on driveways.
"These vehicles are an eyesore, pose an environmental hazard and generally lower community standards."

Our car scrap amnesty starts on Monday 5 February and runs to Friday 16, applies to vehicles other than caravans and mobile homes.

Authorised vehicle recycler Silverlake will provide the free disposal service as part of the new European Union End of Life Vehicles (ELV) directive. The company has also agreed to make no charge for the collection of unwanted vehicles throughout the district as part of Winchester City Council's amnesty.

To scrap your vehicle for free contact Silverlake on 0845 0740 665 quoting 'Winchester City Council'.

'Operation Scrap It' is part of one Winchester City Council's new campaigns: Feel Safe….Included….Proud….
This message highlights some of the Council's top priorities, including helping people take care of their surroundings and feel proud about the district in which they live.

Date published: 12/03/2007