Used Spark Plugs: A Hidden Source of Precious Metals Recycle with Dingfeng Precious Metals for Profit and Sustainability

Every day, millions of spark plugs are replaced and discarded by auto repair shops, scrapyards, and industrial engine users. But did you know that these tiny components contain valuable precious metals like iridium, platinum, and palladium? At Dingfeng Precious Metals, we help businesses around the world turn this overlooked scrap into a reliable source of income through professional spark plug recycling.

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Every day, millions of spark plugs are replaced and discarded by auto repair shops, scrapyards, and industrial engine users. But did you know that these tiny components contain valuable precious metals like iridium, platinum, and palladium? At Dingfeng Precious Metals, we help businesses around the world turn this overlooked scrap into a reliable source of income through professional spark plug recycling.

Why Spark Plugs Are Worth Recycling

Spark plugs are engineered for high performance and long life. To withstand extreme heat and corrosion, manufacturers use iridium and platinum in the electrode tips. Even when the spark plug is no longer functional, these metals remain intact—and they hold real market value.

Recycling used spark plugs provides:

Access to secondary sources of high-value metals
Lower environmental impact by reducing the need for new mining
Waste reduction and responsible disposal
New revenue streams for businesses handling automotive scrap

Our Recycling Process

At Dingfeng Precious Metals, we use advanced refining technology to recover precious metals from spark plugs with high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. We accept bulk spark plug scrap from all over the world and provide: