Scrapping a Car in Manitoba: What You’re Responsible For (and What You’re Not)

If you’re scrapping a car in Manitoba, your responsibilities as the seller are much simpler than most people think. You are not responsible for government follow-ups, recycling decisions, or what happens to the car after pickup.

Here’s what actually matters.

What You Must Do as the Seller in Manitoba

When you sell a vehicle to a licensed recycler in Manitoba, your responsibilities are limited to:

• Providing valid vehicle registration

• Proving your identity

• Signing the Transfer of Ownership

• Removing your licence plates

• Cancelling your Autopac insurance

Once these steps are done, your role is complete.

You do not need to:

• Visit MPI to “scrap” the vehicle

• Track what happens to the car later

• Handle any paperwork after pickup

What the Recycler Is Responsible For

After pickup, the recycler takes full responsibility for:

• Lawful possession of the vehicle

• Holding the vehicle in merchant inventory

• Deciding whether the car is:

  • Repaired

  • Resold

  • Parted out

  • Fully scrapped

• Completing registry actions only when required, based on the vehicle’s final outcome

It’s normal for recyclers not to immediately re-register every vehicle. Vehicles are unplated, uninsured, and off the road while decisions are made.

Common Seller Questions

Is the car still “in my name” if the recycler doesn’t register it right away?
No. Once the sale is complete and plates and insurance are removed, seller liability ends.

Do I need to follow up later?
No. If a buyer asks you to handle paperwork after pickup, that’s a red flag.

How EcoRecycle Helps Manitoba Sellers

EcoRecycle makes scrapping a car simple by:

• Working only with licensed buyers

• Clearly explaining seller responsibilities upfront

• Treating pickup, payment, and seller exit as one complete step

You don’t need to understand MPI systems or recycling workflows—EcoRecycle handles that complexity for you.

Bottom Line

In Manitoba, scrapping a car is about a clean handoff, not ongoing paperwork.

Once you’ve sold the vehicle properly, removed plates, and cancelled insurance, you’re done.

EcoRecycle exists to make sure that happens cleanly and safely every time.