These regulations partially implement Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles. They cover all cars with up to 9 seats, and small vans of up to 3.5 tonnes, including components made for them. End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are motor vehicles categorised as waste, generally due to their age or having been involved in an accident.
Vehicles are regulated to limit the environmental impact of their disposal. This is done through various measures to encourage the recovery, reuse and recycling of metals, plastics and rubber, to reduce the amount of waste created when they are scrapped. Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of life vehicles relates to permitting the storage and treatment of end-of-life vehicles in England and Wales and the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005, apply provisions relating to their recovery and recycling.
