scrappage

American  

[skrap-ij] / ˈskræp ɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of discarding or getting rid of something, especially the act of selling a motor vehicle to a scrapyard for reuse as raw material.

   The logistics company has identified 700 low-capacity trucks for scrappage.

   The planned scrappage of the outdated math curriculum might be the most important element of the party’s platform.

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adjective

1. for or relating to the discarding of something.

   Scrappage values for compact cars are at record levels right now.

   When parts do not meet strict machining criteria, it results in increased scrappage rates.

2. designating or relating to an arrangement under which a government rewards consumers who give up their old vehicles for reuse as raw material: designed to remove from circulation vehicles with poor fuel economy or high levels of harmful emissions.

   The government has announced an ambitious scrappage program for cars 10 years or older.

Etymology

Origin of scrappage

First recorded in 1900–05; scrap ¹ ( def. ) + -age ( def. )

Example Sentences

Under the Ulez scrappage scheme, which came into force in August, Londoners with vehicles that fall foul of emission standards can claim up to £2,000 when their non-compliant vehicles is taken to be destroyed.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

A £160m scrappage scheme is still available for all Londoners to claim from, with a maximum of £2,000 being offered per vehicle.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has extended TfL's scrappage scheme to all London residents with non-compliant vehicles.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023

You can only claim from the scrappage scheme if your vehicle is not Ulez compliant.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2023

For the London Ulez expansion, £160m in total has been set aside for a scrappage scheme.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023