MOTOR
RECYCLING

Old motors taking up space? Whether it’s from a fridge, a car, or any other piece of machinery, recycle them with Phoenix Recycling and give those valuable materials a second life!

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What are
motors made of?

Electric motors and alternators are built to last and made from a mix of copper, steel, aluminium, and rare earth metals. These materials are highly recyclable, making motors an important source of reusable metals.

KEY MATERIALS
IN MOTORS

Because motors are densely packed with valuable materials, recycling them helps keep these essential resources in use while reducing the need for mining.

Copper windings:
Found inside motors, copper is a top-quality conductor and is used in wiring, power transmission, and electronics.
Steel & iron:
Motors contain steel casings, shafts, and rotor components, which can be melted down and reused in construction, transport, and machinery.
Aluminium:
Some motor casings and parts are made from aluminium, which is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for vehicles, electrical systems, and industrial applications.
Rare earth metals:
Certain motors contain neodymium magnets used in high-performance electronics and clean energy applications.

TYPES OF

At Phoenix Recycling, we’re equipped to handle various motor types. Whether they’re from appliances or vehicles, here’s the type of motor recycling we do:

MOTORS
WE ACCEPT

ELECTRIC
MOTORS

Electric motors power everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. They contain valuable copper windings, steel casings, and aluminium components. We accept electric motors detached from gearboxes, manifolds, flywheels, or other attachments.

Once recycled, their materials are used in new motors, transformers, and wiring systems, reducing the need for freshly mined copper and steel.

FRIDGE
MOTORS

Fridge motors, or compressors, are found in refrigerators and freezers. They’re packed with copper, steel, and aluminium, making them perfect for recycling.

Once processed, their materials go back into manufacturing, reducing the need for new mining. Recycling fridge motors also ensures harmful refrigerants are handled safely, preventing pollution and keeping toxic chemicals out of the environment.

STARTERS &
ALTERNATORS

If you’ve replaced a Starter Motor or Alternator in your car, don’t chuck the old one! When replaced, the old ones still contain copper wiring, steel casings, and magnets that can be recovered and reused. We accept starters and alternators from cars, trucks, boats, and industrial machinery.

Once recycled, they’re melted down and turned into new vehicle components, wiring systems, and electrical grids.

HOW ARE MOTORS
RECYCLED?

Recycling motors is a multi-step process that ensures every bit of metal is recovered and put to good use:

1. Sorting & Dismantling

Motors are sorted by type (electric motors, alternators, compressors, etc.). Any attachments, wiring, or non-metal components are removed to prepare them for processing.
2. Shredding & Separation

Once stripped down, motors are shredded into smaller pieces. A powerful magnet separates the steel and iron, while copper and aluminium are sorted using precise processing methods.
3. Melting & Refining

The recovered copper, steel, and aluminium are melted down and purified, removing any remaining contaminants. Copper windings are particularly valuable and can be repurposed into new wiring and motors.
4. Repurposing & Manufacturing

The refined metals are cast into ingots, rods, and sheets, ready to be used in new motors, vehicles, appliances, and industrial equipment. Thanks to this process, materials from an old motor can be back in use within weeks.

WHy recycle
OLD MOTORS?

Motors don’t belong in landfills. They’re packed with valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead.

Reduce waste:
Electric motors contain copper, steel, and aluminium, all of which can be recycled indefinitely.
Save energy:
Recovering metals from recycled motors uses up to 85% less energy than producing them from raw materials.
Conserve resources:
Recycling motors reduces the need to mine raw copper, iron, and rare earth metals, helping protect finite natural resources.
Support a circular economy:
Keeping valuable metals in use means less demand for new mining projects and more long-term sustainable production.

By recycling your motors, you’re helping keep high-value materials in circulation while helping the environment.

HOW PHOENIX RECYCLES
YOUR OLD MOTORS

1. BRING IT IN

Do you have motors ready to be recycled? Whether it’s an old electric motor, a fridge compressor, or a car alternator, just bring it down to one of our locations.
2. GET PAID

Recycling motors isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for your wallet, too. We offer competitive rates for all types of motors, so you’ll leave with a bit of extra cash in hand.
3. WE'LL HANDLE THE REST

Once your motors are with us, you’re done! We’ll sort and process them, sending them to the right place in the right state so that they can be used in new products.