How do I properly dispose of a car seat that was involved in a wreck? ?

Question

The car was involved in a 4 car crash and the car was a total loss. The car seat appears to be perfect, but I know you aren't supposed to use them after a collision, especially being in a totaled car.

Answer 1

Do the same as you would for a bicycle or motorcycle helmet...make sure that it is completely destroyed.

You're right...even though it appears it sustained little or no damage, it should never be used again. It's the same with helmets...one wreck and even if the helmet doesn't have a scratch on it, it should be destroyed...because you have no way of knowing (until it's too late) that it will perform as it should. Seat belts are the same way...one accident and they should be removed and replaced.

It doesn't matter if you take it to a junk yard, have it crunched in a garbage truck or chop it up with an axe...just make sure that it is completely unusable...to prevent another person from mistakenly believing that it will work fine.

EMT

Answer 2

Bring it to a car junkyard and they will do the rest

Answer 3

Remove all straps and padding.

Use a permanent marker to label the seat with "Trash - Do not re-use"



If possible, place the straps and padding into one trash can or bag, and the seat into another.

This is to help prevent someone from taking your seat for reuse.

Put the rest in your recycle trash pickup bin or just put it in the trash can.