End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulations come into force

Since January 2007, the Irish Department for the environment has implemented it's reguations pertaining to the eco friendly disposal of motor cars and vans.

The Regulations place heavy obligations on manufacturers and importers of cars and vans ("producers" under the Regulations), who are required to put in place a national system for the collection and disposal of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). An ELV is a car or van which is discarded or is to be discarded by its registered owner.

The registered owners of the ELV may not be charged where the ELV is deposited at the authorised treatment facility, (ATF) unless essential components of the vehicle are missing. Where the ELV has no or a negative market value, the producer is responsible for meeting the costs of treatment and recovery of the ELV. When an ELV is deposited at an ATF, a Certificate of Destruction will be issued to the registered owner. The ELVs must be treated within 10 days of deposit at the facility.

For a list of ATF facilities in your area contact the environmental department in your local authority, or log on to Repak.ie for an up to date list.