ATF Registration in the UK

When it comes to scrapping a car in the UK, it's vital to work with an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). ATFs are licensed facilities that follow strict environmental and legal standards to safely dismantle and recycle vehicles.

What is an ATF?

An Authorised Treatment Facility is a government-approved site permitted to depollute, dismantle, and recycle end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Only ATFs can issue an official Certificate of Destruction (CoD), which proves your car has been disposed of legally.

Why ATF Registration Matters

• Legal Requirement: It's illegal to scrap a car through an unlicensed operator.
• Environmental Safety: ATFs are equipped to safely handle fluids, batteries, and other hazardous materials.
• DVLA Compliance: Your vehicle’s registration is properly closed with a Certificate of Destruction.
• Peace of Mind: You avoid fines, fraud, or future liability tied to your old car.

Who Regulates ATFs?

In the UK, ATFs are licensed by:

• The Environment Agency (England)
• The Natural Resources Wales
• SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)
• DAERA (Northern Ireland)

How to Check ATF Status

You can verify whether a company is an authorised ATF by checking their licence number or searching official registers at:

• Find a vehicle scrapyard (gov.uk)
• Environment Agency Public Register

Scrapping with Confidence

At ScrapMyCar.net, we only partner with fully licensed ATFs across the UK. This ensures every car we collect is processed legally, responsibly, and with full traceability.

When you get a quote with us, you're guaranteed service from a compliant, professional recycler — and we’ll handle the paperwork for you, including notifying the DVLA.

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