Continental Connections: ARC and Auto Recycling World host latest global automotive recycling webinar under IRT banner
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Auto Recycling World hosted the latest global auto recycling webinar under the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) banner this week. During the event, 50 delegates from 14 countries gathered online to hear about automotive recycling and innovations in Australia, Japan and Asia. The webinar […]
Farewell to Fletcher: Matthieu P. Dagonas to take over as next OARA Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Mathieu served in the government for nearly 10 […]
Achievements at ARPAC: 2024 ARPAC conference raises over $55,000 for families in need
Saint-Georges, Quebec — Auto recyclers from all levels of the industry gathered on September 13 and 14, 2024 at the Le Georgesville hotel in St-Georgesde-Beauce in Quebec for L’Association Des Recycleurs De Pieces D’Autos et de Camions’ (ARPAC) annual conference. Offering attendees a variety of activities, the conference invited guests to discuss emerging trends within […]
Global Industry Innovations: IRT to hold webinar on October 8 on automotive recycling innovations in Australia, Japan
Toronto, Ontario — On October 8, 2024, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recyclers (IRT) will be hosting a free webinar on “Driving the Future: Automotive Recycling and Innovation in Australia, Japan and Asia.” The event, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. GMT, will specifically delve into the current state of automotive recycling in Australia and […]
Recycling Responsibilities: Proposed California bill would make EV battery producers responsible for recycling and end-of-life management
Sacramento, California — A California bill is reportedly headed to vote that if signed into law, would make electric vehicle battery producers operating in the state responsible for the end-of-life management and recycling of their batteries. The bill, SB 615, was originally passed out of the Appropriations Committee on August 15, 2024, with the bill […]
Electric Expansion: Alberta looks to expand electronic recycling program to include solar panels and EV batteries
Edmonton, Alberta — The province of Alberta is reportedly expanding its recycling program with the long-term goal of recycling electric vehicle batteries. The updated recycling program, which will begin to be phased in April 2025, will start by seeing power tools, lawn and garden equipment, small appliances and household electronics like cell phones start to […]
Recyclers in Reno: ARA to host 81st annual convention and expo in Reno, Nevada from October 23 to 26
Reno, Nevada — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Annual Convention and Expo will take place in Reno, Nevada, this year, from October 23 to 26 at the recently renovated Peppermill Resort and Casino. The convention and expo will see events such as nearly 50 automotive recyclers and industry experts sharing their insights on topics that […]
Help From Hardin: Trent Hardin assumes role of Executive Directorship of AARDA and direct responsibility for member CAREC audits in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — In a recent announcement, Trent Hardin has assumed the role of Executive Directorship of the Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA), and will further assume direct responsibility for the member Canadian Auto Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC) audits in Alberta. Hardin has spent forty years in industrial operations in Alberta—starting with Syncrude […]
An Andrade Announcement: Automotive Recyclers Association announces nomination for Tom Andrade to join the association’s Executive Committee
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts in Brocktown, Massachusetts, has been nominated to join the association’s Executive Committee. Specifically, Andrade has been nominated to join the committee as a secretary for the 2024 to 2025 period. Andrade is currently the controller and general manager […]
Environmental Efforts: IRT’s webinar, ‘Vehicle Recycling: Sustainable by Default and Driving the Charge” highlights auto recyclers role in environmental sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — Held on July 11, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) hosted the webinar “Vehicle Recycling: Sustainable by Default and Driving the Charge,” presenting a comprehensive overview on sustainability efforts being made in automotive recycling. Hosted by Haydn Davies, Director of Auto Recycling World and presented by Tom Rumboll, U.K. Managing Director […]
