In 2025, Toyota set up the Toyota Circular Factory system at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire, UK, to process conclude-of-life vehicles.
This system focapplys on three main areas: reusable parts, remanufactured items and recyclable materials.
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Leon van der Merwe, Toyota Motor Europe’s Vice President of Circular Economy, states: “We initially anticipate recycling around 10,000 vehicles a year in our UK facility, which will give new life to 120,000 parts, recover 300 tonnes of high-purity plastic and 8,200 tonnes of steel, among other materials.”
Circular manufacturing approaches
Leon continues: “As a next step, we plan to roll out similar operations across Europe. And we’re not stopping at our own facilities, we are eager to collaborate with other organisations who share our passion for circularity and commitment to carbon neutrality.”
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