Enduring impressions.

The BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) in Unterschleissheim first opened its doors in 1994. Here, in the north of Munich, research is conducted into the environmentally compatible and efficient recycling of BMW vehicles. Although officially the RDC is certificated as a recycling firm, it primarily recycles trial vehicles of the BMW Group.

Sustainable economic activity is an integral constituent of the whole value adding chain in the BMW Group, including the development of alternative, fuel saving vehicle concepts, environmentally compatible production processes, and eco friendly recycling methods.

In particular old vehicles are a key source of secondary raw materials. The BMW Group has set itself the target of closing material cycles and contributing to the protection of natural resources.

On this guided tour you can learn everything about the background and the history of the BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre. You will also learn about the current legislation on vehicle recycling and how it is actually implemented by the BMW Group.

The guided tour presents to you all of the steps involved in recycling a vehicle: when it is received, recorded, and neutralised, its operating fluids removed, and the rest dismantled and compacted.