Repair 7

Disposal of Used Catalytic Converters in Michigan

Dealing with the catalytic converter on a vehicle tends to be time-consuming. Various federal and state laws mandate how these emission controllers must be installed, modified and removed and disposed. In Michigan, however, no specific laws deal with the disposal of catalytic converters, meaning you are free to dispose of it more or less how you please. The best and most profitable way is to recycle it.

Instructions

1

Locate a scrap yard in your area of Michigan that accepts used catalytic converters. The USA Catalytic Converter Directory provides a list of Michigan recycling and metal companies that recycle catalytic converters (See resources).

2

Take your catalytic converter to the recycling center or scrap yard you have chosen.

3

Request the scrap yard or recycling center to weigh the converter and assess its value, then accept payment for it. You will probably only receive a couple of dollars for it, but it will be properly recycled and diverted from landfills.