Last updated 2025-04-17
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Sale of salvage to qualified organizations policy

Salvage vehicles can be sold or loaned to qualified organizations through requests made to the manager of Salvage Operations in the requesting area. Organizations that have vehicles loaned to them are responsible for the towing the vehicle from the salvage facility and returning the vehicle to the facility.

Qualified organizations

Qualified organization Requirements
  • Trade schools
  • Colleges
  • Educational organizations
Vehicles can be sold through normal bid auctions for educational purposes only, upon qualification by Salvage Operations.
Note: Salvage vehicles cannot be loaned to educational institutions.
Fire, police, and emergency services Vehicles with little to no salvage value can be loaned under the external loan agreement.
Research organizations, such as
  • UBC, or
  • Pacific Traffic Educator Centre (PTEC)
Vehicles can be sold or loaned to these organizations for research purposes.
Important: Salvage vehicles cannot be donated.
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