What happens to catalytic converters?

Catalytic converters are carefully removed from each vehicle and processed separately because they contain precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals are highly valuable and used in many industrial and environmental applications.

At 603 Auto Salvage, we store all removed converters in a secure area until they are shipped to certified refining facilities. There, the materials are recovered using advanced extraction techniques and reintroduced into the manufacturing cycle for new converters and other catalytic devices.

We never sell converters without proper documentation, and every piece we process is tracked by serial number or vehicle VIN for compliance.

By responsibly recycling catalytic converters, we not only recover rare metals but also help reduce the environmental impact associated with mining and refining new materials. It is one of the most important aspects of our sustainability mission, and we take pride in handling it with care and transparency.