Stellantis has inaugurated its first Circular Vehicle Disassembly Center in South America, advancing its global Circular Economy strategy while addressing raw material constraints in the automotive sector.
Located in Brazil, the facility is designed to dismantle up to 8,000 end-of-life and totaled vehicles annually, potentially preventing up to 30,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.
The industrial-scale operation is the region’s first automaker-led facility dedicated to vehicle disassembly. Vehicles are sourced primarily through auctions and undergo a thorough decontamination process to safely remove hazardous fluids such as oil and fuel. Disassembly then proceeds on a structured line, where components are inspected, tested, and prepared for reuse.
Reusable parts are cleaned using biodegradable products and tagged with traceable data linking them to their original vehicle, with each disassembly card detailing up to 49 components. This system ensures compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining Stellantis’ internal quality requirements.
Laurence Hansen, Stellantis’ Global Senior Vice President of Circular Economy, highlighted the strategic importance of the initiative: “In a world increasingly affected by raw material shortages, securing access to critical resources is a strategic imperative. By internalizing disassembly operations, Stellantis gains control over component and material flows while reducing waste.”
