How to Scrap a Car in Ontario. Recycle your old car legally

Remove all personal belongings and garbage from the vehicle.

It's essential that you remove any personal belongings. Check all compartments, including cup holders, door pockets, glove box and armrests. Look under the seats and in between the rear seat and backrest! You might find some long-lost coffee change! Don't forget to check above your sun visors. Don't forget your 407 transponders if you have one! It's the most commonly forgotten item! 407 ETR will charge you for a lost transponder.

Locate and have ready the VEHICLE PORTION of the ownership
The vehicle portion is on the left side of the Ontario Vehicle Ownership document. Scrapping a vehicle is considered a sale, so you must sign the back of the document and provide the purchaser's name. The scrap yard will transfer the vehicle to their name at Service Ontario. Do not write personal or driver's name on the Buyers Information Section.

Remove your license plates.
You will need some tools for this! Usually, a 10mm socket or a Phillips screwdriver can do the trick. If you don't have tools, the tow truck driver taking your car away may be able to assist, but be sure to ask ahead of time! You can return your old license plates to Service Ontario along with the PERMIT (Plate) PORTION of the vehicle ownership (Right side). If your license plate validation tag is still valid, Service Ontario can give you credit for the remaining number of months/years for use in the future. They do not provide cash refunds.

Get a quote from Auto Heaven by calling 1-888-638-6067 and arrange for a pick-up of your old scrap car
There are Scrap Yards in Ontario which operate their own tow trucks. You can call for a quote and arrange a date and time for a pick-up. Most offer free towing.

Ontario Auto Recycling companies must be registered with EASR under Section 20.21(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act, the use, operation, establishment, alteration, enlargement or extension of an end-of-life vehicle waste disposal site, as prescribed in O. Reg. 85/16

You can search if a scrap yard is licensed using Access Environment Website.

If you are getting quotes from Auto Recyclers online, you can verify their licensing using the above link. Many will claim they are licensed, but most aren't. Do your due diligence and deal with registered recycling yards only!