Bus Scrapping in Ohio
Cash 4 Cars Akron is back with another article related to buying junk vehicles, selling a scrap car, damaged vehicle removal etc… We have expanded our service area so those looking to junk a car in Medina, Ravenna or Wadsworth can also receive a quote for an old car & free removal. Since we are based in Summit County, we recommend that those interested in selling a scrap car with same-day pickup should call our junk vehicle buyer early in the day for a quote for an old car. This applies to our outlying service areas of Medina County and Portage County; however, we are always able to schedule next-day pickup, which allows us ample time to coordinate the purchase.
One likely less thought of aspect of the auto scrap recycling and damaged vehicle removal business is what happens to those massive school buses once they reach the end of their serviceable life. Most of these behemoths that we have encountered have been in excess of 11,000lbs and feature a steel frame, inner-tread tires and “safety glass” windows. Some of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations on these buses include:
- Pedestrian safety device requirements, of which includes the “exterior stop sign” used at crossings.
- Emergency passenger exits must be installed and clearly marked.
- School buses are widely regarded as a very safe means of transportation.
According to the National Association of Pupil Transportation Services “School buses are the safest form of motor vehicle travel in the US. While every serious injury or fatality to a student in a school bus is tragic, such instances are few in number. Nationwide, on average there are fewer than 10 school bus passenger fatalities each year out of approximately 10 billion student trips.” (source: nasdpts.org) - The usage of “seat-belts” in these vehicles is widely debated. Many opponents of adding safety-belts contend that many children have underdeveloped bodies that are susceptible to injuries from the belts themselves in a collision, thus offsetting the benefits of mandating such restraints.
Julie Matea posted a story on July 31, 2015 on stnonline.com titled ‘Sustainability Counts for End-of-Life School Buses’ with the following details: “The School Bus Figure 8 Demolition Derby is the event at Flat Rock Speedway, when the buses race. The profitable venture fueled by admission fees, concession stands, beer sales, sponsorships & scrap metal. Teams prepare buses ahead of time by removing windows & installing lap belts for the drivers. They’re trained to hit and tip over competitors at high speeds on a track.
When the race is over the buses are sold to scrap yards, which recycle the components; as part of a supply chain working at the end of the school bus market, which is contributing to sustainability by recycling. Buses in education fleets retire after 10-12 years of use; many out-of-service vehicles get another life in a number of secondary uses. Cardinal Bus Sales and Service in Ohio not only sells used vehicles to racing teams, it serves buyers who want to use school buses as motorhomes, church buses & hog haulers. Cardinal Bus Sales also takes apart unusable buses to salvage components for its used components business or sell the whole bus to metal scrap yards.
Automotive OEMs are stepping up their efforts to improve sustainability at all ends of the vehicle lifecycle. Ford has participated in research for end-of-life vehicles. End-of-life recycling has been planned for the 2015 Ford Aluminum. In place of steel, the metal serves well in vehicle weight reduction for efficiency, and aluminum is a highly recyclable metal. Aluminum metal scrap from production is collected, cleaned and sent back to the plant. When end-of-life comes around, the metal can be scrapped again to close the sustainability loop.” The complete article is available at this link: http://www.stnonline.com/
Cash 4 Cars Akron is a place to junk a car in Medina, Stow or Silver Lake. Selling a scrap car is made easy by providing you a quick quote for an old car and free damaged vehicle removal. The prices of commodities including steel, aluminum, crude oil and gold have all tumbled significantly in price in the last 8-9 months. The result here is the regardless of whether you are looking to junk a car in Medina, North Akron or Firestone Park, the price you receive will likely be lower than in recent years. Either way, in Ohio you must possess the title for the car (in your name) and proper identification.
