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Israel Faces Dilemma Over 255,000 Scrapped Cars Annually

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Вести-Калькалист

First reported by Calcalist · 2 days ago

What happened

Israel scrapped approximately 255,000 vehicles in 2023 but lacks a comprehensive recycling system, unlike the EU which is implementing stricter end-of-life vehicle regulations. While Israel has rules for tires and batteries, other components lack mandatory recycling protocols, leaving authorities to study potential solutions.

01Israel scrapped 255,000 vehicles in 2023 with no comprehensive recycling plan.
02EU's ELV reform mandates stricter recycling and bans scrap export from 2031.
03Israeli law only covers tire and battery recycling, leaving other parts unregulated.
04Recycling policy discussions in Israel have stalled for five years.
05Authorities are studying extended producer responsibility and EU standards.

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