SERVICES
Catalytic Converter Recycling
DRAC is renowned for efficient and precise decanning of spent catalytic converters. Our advanced decanning process allows us to carefully remove precious metals, like Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium, from the converters while reducing and minimizing waste so you get your full value.
With our cutting-edge technology and skilled technicians, we ensure that you get the maximum value from your spent auto catalysts. Trust us to handle your decanning needs with precision and sustainability in mind.
Foils & Metallics Processing
We understand the hidden value in metallic and foil catalytic converters, and we’re here to help you get top dollar for it. Our Foils & Metallics Processing service has been perfected over the years and is the most accurate in the industry.
Only DRAC has the experience and skill to efficiently and accurately acquire what you care about: precious metals like Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium.
Auto Cores & Parts Recycling
We may be experts in converters, but we also specialize in efficiently recycling automotive cores and unused auto parts. Our dismantling and repurposing processes are honed in and refined, resulting in you getting top dollar. Partner with us today and turn your idle, rusting, junk parts into an untapped revenue source.
- Aluminum Wheels
- Alternators
- Starters
- And More!
TOLL REFINING SERVICES
Toll Refining is a service designed to extract the maximum value from your precious metals without the complexities and costs of doing it yourself.
Instead of trying to manage the entire refining process in-house stressfully, you can entrust DRAC with your materials for expert processing and transparency.
Why Recycle with DRAC?
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED
You don't get to the top without encountering a few road bumps. DRAC's learned from these experiences and grew, crafting a seamless and streamlined recycling process. With DRAC, you know you're dealing with the most experienced in the industry.
Transparency and maximum returns
We get it - you want to get the most bang for your buck. That's why DRAC ensures you get the top dollar for your materials. We're committed to keeping you well-informed and confident in your partnership with us.
Profit Maximization Through Expertise and Technology
We are dedicated to making sure your profit is maximized. Our top-of-the-line technology ensures you get the most from your materials. When profit matters, choose DRAC for unmatched expertise and precision.
24/7 support
DRAC has your back. Our web and mobile applications allow us to provide 24/7 support with our experienced techs.
THERE'S A REASON WE RULE THE MIDWEST
Catalytic converters contain a variety of precious metals, including platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These metals are crucial in reducing harmful vehicle emissions by facilitating chemical reactions that convert toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen gas.
A catalytic converter is an integral part of a vehicle’s exhaust system, located either on the manifold or the underside of the vehicle, to reduce harmful emissions. Precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium coat the inside of the converter on a ceramic or metallic substrate. When exhaust gases pass through the converter, these metals catalyze chemical reactions that convert pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons into less harmful compounds like carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen gas.
Properly recycling catalytic converters is vital because it helps recover these valuable precious metals, reducing the need for environmentally destructive mining operations. It also ensures that toxic elements within the converters, such as heavy metals and rare earth elements, are safely managed, preventing potential environmental and human health harm. Recycling catalytic converters is a responsible and sustainable practice that benefits the economy and the planet.
Due to the valuable metals contained within a catalytic converter and the ever-changing market prices of these metals, there is never a single converter that stands above the rest. Due to our internal testing and constantly updated PGM prices, you can rest assured that the pricing you find with DRAC is accurate and will stand above the rest.
The high cost and scarcity of the precious metals make catalytic converters an attractive target for theft, highlighting their essential role in environmental protection and the global economy. To combat this, DRAC follows strict compliance guidelines put into place by the state and local laws.
Recycling catalytic converters is crucial for several reasons:
These devices contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, both expensive and finite resources. Recycling helps recover and reuse these valuable materials, reducing the need for environmentally damaging mining activities.
Catalytic converters also contain hazardous substances, including heavy metals and rare earth elements. Proper recycling ensures the safe disposal of these toxins, preventing environmental contamination.
Recycling catalytic converters lowers the carbon footprint by conserving energy and resources in manufacturing new converters.
Overall, responsible recycling of catalytic converters promotes resource conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable practices.
Recycling a converter can be a complicated and overwhelming endeavor. DRAC provides decades of metal recycling knowledge and expertise combined with an industry-leading web and mobile app to provide accurate live market pricing and painless processing of your materials.
