Vehicle recyclers and manufacturers raise concerns over counterproductive ELV dismantling requirements

The EU is proposing to expand dismantling obligations under the End-of-life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR). Representing vehicle recyclers, manufacturers and automotive suppliers, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC), the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) outline their views on the proposed expansion in a joint paper.

The signatories do not disagree with the merits of dismantling vehicle components for reuse, provided there is a downstream market for their reuse. However, the organisations challenge the added value of a number of component-specific mandatory dismantling obligations for re-use, safety, or material efficiency.