It probably is thoroughly documented, with approvals to recycle the materials to avoid running afoul of various environmental regs, etc. then it gets parted out

It probably is thoroughly documented, with approvals to recycle the materials to avoid running afoul of various environmental regs, etc. then it gets parted out on eBay. It’s like when your insurance company destroys your car, that just means selling it to a wrecker that parts it out and eventually crushes what remains. The vehicle can’t be registered but as long as you have a frame with a good VIN you’re good to go.