Tire Take Back on a roll in Ontario
October 4, 2018 – Since 2009, the annual Tire Take Back event organized by the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has been raising funds in support of the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. This year marked the ninth annual Tire Take Back and Ontarians recycled a total of 9,617 used tires, raising $14,142 in support of […]
Tire Take 2016 helps fulfill dreams
Toronto, Ontario — June 15, 2016 — Tire Take Back has officially concluded for another year, but its positive impacts will continue throughout the rest of 2016 and beyond. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event, a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction […]
OARA announces scholarship recipients for 2016/2017
London, Ontario – June 1, 2016 — The Board of Directors of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the post-secondary education funding for 2016/2017. The Scholarship Program generates funds from a number of sources, all culminating at the OARA Conference. The annual “cat drive,” where member recyclers are […]
Tire Take Back 2016 officially underway
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — June 1, 2016 — Tire Take Back 2016 is officially underway at participating auto recycling facilities across Ontario. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event. Tire Take Back is a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction with […]
Auto recyclers across Canada celebrate Wally Dingman’s 50th birthday
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario — May 12, 2016 — Greetings and good wishes are pouring in to celebrate the 50th birthday of Wally Dingman, Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC). A rock solid mainstay of the auto recycling association world in Canada, Dingman has been the Chairman of […]
Minister Murray to auto recyclers: ‘We need you’
By Jeff Sanford Markham, Ontario — May 4, 2016 — Glen Murray is Ontario’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. He recently made some remarks on building a “circular” economy and congratulated automotive recyclers on being ahead of the curve. Murray was refreshingly frank about the realities of climate change during an address to […]
Tire Take Back kicking off for 2016
Hamilton, Ontario — April 20, 2016 — Discarded tires are unsightly, unhealthy and the materials can be recycled into numerous consumer products. The good news is that it’s almost time for Tire Take Back! Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) have announced the seventh annual OARA Tire Take Back event to […]
OARA Employee Scholarship Program now accepting 2016 applications
London, Ontario — April 6, 2016 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is inviting applications for its 2016 OARA Employee Scholarship Program. This year, the organization has has generated over $22,700 to help fund scholarships. The Scholarship Program generates funds from a number of sources, all culminating at the OARA Conference (for more on […]
OARA Conference highlights role of auto recycling in a sustainable economy
By Mike Davey and Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 23, 2016 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has concluded its 2016 Conference and Trade Show. The OARA Conference is the single largest auto recycling event in Canada, drawing attendees and presenters from well outside of Ontario. The conference took place March 18 to […]
OARA Convention to present on revenue boosts, new regulations and more
By Mike Davey Markham, Ontario — March 9, 2016 — There’s barely a week to go before Canada’s largest automotive recycling event opens its doors. Presented by the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), the 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show takes place March 17 to 20 at Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario. The […]
