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Daimler 360 GRAD - FAKTEN zur Nachhaltigkeit 2008
Daimler Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2008 / Environmental protection, innovation, and safety / End of life
End of life
MeRSy conserves resources. The Mercedes-Benz Recycling System (MeRSy) helps ensure that a growing number
of end-of-life parts are recycled on a voluntary basis, thus reducing the volume of waste. Old vehicle fluids are
also reprocessed. In 2007, for example, we recycled around 630,000 liters of coolant and brake fluid each.
MeRSy also manages the collection and recycling of auto parts and end-of-life materials from passenger car and
commercial vehicle service centers for the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands. What began in a few workshops in
1993 is today well established throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2007, MeRSy collected a total
of 29,720 tons of end-of-life parts and materials for recycling.
Take-back network for end-of-life vehicles. Daimler is establishing a take-back network for end-of-life vehicles in
cooperation with local importers and national disposal companies in all EU countries. This ensures that the
Group’s customers can dispose of their vehicles easily and conveniently. It also guarantees not only the high
quality of all recycling operations but also that they conform with applicable laws.