Ecopart

What Ecopart does

Ecopart (legal entity: Ecopart Ni Ltd) is a privately held, Northern Ireland–based vehicle recycling and used parts distributor operating from a six-acre Authorised Treatment Facility in Antrim. The company processes approximately 1,500 end-of-life vehicles per month and dismantles roughly 150 vehicles per week, for an annual throughput exceeding 20,000 vehicles, achieving claimed 100% recycling rates under the European ELV Directive. Output is sold through two channels: a real-time inventory e-commerce storefront (ecopart.eladeneparts.com) distributing recycled OEM parts to consumers and the motor trade, and the Ecopart Scrapacar sub-brand which provides instant cash valuations, free collection, and 12-hour payment for scrap vehicles from private individuals and enterprise clients.

The underlying technology is industrial rather than digital: de-pollution rigs for ELV processing, a bespoke vehicle racking system for secure storage of up to 2,000 vehicles, and modern workshops for testing, cleaning, and dismantling. Distribution is enabled by tiered logistics partnerships — DPD for parts under 30kg and Redhead International pallet delivery for heavier items — with UK/Ireland 48-hour and European 3–5 day fulfillment. Payments are processed via PayPal, supporting card and guest checkout.

Revenue is generated transactionally across two streams: (i) one-time sales of recycled OEM parts (engines, gearboxes, body panels, doors, bonnets, bumpers, headlights, etc.) carrying a minimum 3-month warranty (12 months on body panels); and (ii) scrap vehicle intake and ELV processing fees from private individuals, insurance companies, local authorities, the DVLA, and motor trade customers. Customer segments are split between consumers/SMBs (individual car owners, repair shops) and enterprise/public sector (insurers writing off vehicles, government bodies requiring compliant disposal). Headcount sits at 11–50 and the company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds.

Name

Ecopart

Legal name

Ecopart Ni Ltd

Website

https://ecopart.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecopart is a Northern Ireland–based Authorised Treatment Facility that dismantles end-of-life vehicles and sells recycled OEM car parts online and at its six-acre Antrim yard, serving consumers, motor trade, insurers, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Parts Recycling

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantling & Depollution (Fluids, Batteries, Airbags) (EUAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used Auto Parts Recovery & Resale (Salvage/Yard Parts, Rebuilders) (EUAIAJAF), End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantling & Auto Shredding (ASR) (IMAKAMAD), End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling, Dismantling & Parts Recovery (TLABAKAI)

Keywords

• Auto parts recycling
• End-of-life vehicle processing
• Used OEM car parts
• Vehicle dismantling services
• Scrap car collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Nutts Corner

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recycled Car Parts Sales: Sale of quality used OEM parts from dismantled vehicles. Parts include engines, gearboxes, body panels, doors, bonnets, bumpers, headlights, taillights, and other components. Revenue is transaction-based with per-part pricing.
2. Scrap Car Collection and Processing: Collection and recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELV) from private individuals, insurance companies, DVLA, and local government bodies. Payment received from customers for scrap vehicles, which are then dismantled and recycled.
3. ELV Processing Services: Processing of approximately 1,500 end-of-life vehicles per month sourced from public authorities and private individuals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecopart operates a six-acre Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where it dismantles end-of-life vehicles and sells the recovered, tested OEM components ("Green Parts") through an e-commerce storefront. The company also purchases scrap vehicles from the public, insurance firms, and government bodies via its Scrapacar service, handles DVLA paperwork, and provides free collection with prompt cash payment. Approximately 20,000 vehicles are processed each year in compliance with the European ELV Directive.

Product overview

Ecopart operates as a vehicle recycling and parts distribution business in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, offering two primary product lines: recycled OEM car parts (Green Parts) sold through their e-commerce platform at ecopart.eladeneparts.com, and end-of-life/scrap vehicle processing services through their Scrapacar service. The company runs an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) that processes approximately 1500 end-of-life vehicles monthly, dismantling vehicles to extract and refurbish parts for resale while ensuring 100% compliance with environmental regulations including the European ELV Directive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecopart Scrapacar: A quick and free instant price service for scrap or damaged vehicles offering cash valuations for cars, vans, or 4x4s with collection and payment within 12 hours.

Products and services

• Ecopart Car Parts (Green Parts) Recycled, used OEM car parts (engines, gearboxes, body panels, doors, bonnets, bumpers, headlights, taillights) sold to vehicle owners, motor trade, and repair shops. Parts are rigorously tested, come with a minimum 3-month warranty (12 months for body panels), and are available for immediate dispatch via DPD or pallet courier.
• Scrap Car / Ecopart Scrapacar Free-collection scrap car buying service offering instant cash valuations for cars, vans, or 4x4s. Includes DVLA paperwork handling and direct-to-bank payment, typically within 12 hours.
• ELV (End-of-Life Vehicle) Processing Authorised end-of-life vehicle treatment and dismantling for public authorities and private individuals. The facility processes approximately 1,500 end-of-life vehicles per month using de-pollution rigs and complies with the European ELV Directive.
• Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) Services Licensed treatment facility registered with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency for the treatment, dismantling, and disposal of category A and B end-of-life vehicles, including waste carrier licensing for the disposal of waste and pollutants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ vehicles processed annually achieving 100% recycling rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autogreen UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcopart is the official recycling partner for Autogreen UK. Autogreen is a producer compliance scheme for end-of-life vehicles. Over 15,000 vehicles have been processed at Ecopart's ELV facility under this partnership.
• Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA)coreOthersMember of the Vehicle Recyclers Association which promotes the use of green parts in the UK repair industry and encourages adoption of Automotive Recyclers Association of America (ARA) part quality standards.
• British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF)coreOthersMember of BVSF, a leading industry body for vehicle salvage and recycling in the UK, confirming commitment to professional customer service and environmental standards.
• Vehicle Recyclers Association of Canada (VRAC)minorOthersMember of VRAC, indicating international alignment with industry quality standards.
• Car Take BackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember/partnership with Car Take Back scheme for end-of-life vehicle collection and recycling.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motorhog: UK scrap-car buyer and ELV processor with collection services and online instant quote tool. Directly comparable to Ecopart's Scrapacar flow, competing for end-of-life vehicle feedstock from private individuals across the UK.
• BreakerLink: Online UK marketplace aggregating breakers yards and used parts listings. Competes with Ecopart's e-commerce parts storefront for consumer attention and parts discovery, though it does not itself process ELVs.
• ASM Auto Recycling: UK-based ATF offering used OEM parts sales online and scrap vehicle collection. Closest head-to-head peer to Ecopart in product mix (parts retail + ELV collection) but operating across Great Britain rather than Northern Ireland.
• GreenParts Specialist (Knockdon Salvage): Northern Ireland-based ATF and green-parts retailer with similar scope to Ecopart — recycled OEM parts sales plus scrap car collection. Strong regional competitive overlap in the NI market.
• Scrap Car Comparison: UK scrap-car collection and comparison platform paying customers for end-of-life vehicles. Competes directly with Ecopart's Scrapacar service for inbound scrap vehicle flow, though Scrap Car Comparison aggregates ATFs rather than processing vehicles itself.

Broad incumbents

• CarTakeBack: UK-wide network of authorised treatment facilities under a single brand, providing ELV collection and processing. Ecopart is already a Car Take Back member/partnership, making this a partner-channel peer rather than pure competitor, but functionally adjacent.
• Copart UK: Global online vehicle auctioneer with major UK salvage operations, serving insurers, fleets, and dealers. Adjacent competitor on the salvage/write-off side and a downstream buyer/auctioneer for vehicles Ecopart might otherwise dismantle for parts.
• SYNETIQ: One of the largest UK vehicle salvage and recycling operators, owned by IAA (a Ritchie Bros. subsidiary). Provides end-to-end salvage, auction, parts, and ELV services at scale — a leading broad incumbent against which Ecopart competes for insurer and fleet contracts.
• ATD Solutions (formerly Charles Trent): One of the UK's largest vehicle recyclers and parts distributors, operating multi-site ATF operations and serving insurance, fleet, and consumer channels. Direct functional overlap with Ecopart across green-parts retail and ELV processing, but at significantly greater UK geographic scale.

Others

• Autogreen UK: Producer compliance scheme for end-of-life vehicles. Ecopart is Autogreen UK's official recycling partner; while not a competitor, Autogreen controls access to a significant portion of Ecopart's contracted ELV feedstock (15,000+ vehicles processed).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ecopart.car.parts
• Xx.com/ecopart_ni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecopart-ni

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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