Autorecycling plant tackles 10,000 bumpers
Earlier this year, ELV revealed that bumpers could, in fact, be recycled properly and although some auto recycling plants don’t have the technology to deal with them, one plant has taken on the challenge and created an entire bumper empire. Nearly 10,000 old bumpers are stacked up at Burnaby Now recycling plant. Before China announced […]
Responsible battery coalition launches 2 million battery challenge at U.S. senate auto caucus briefing on sustainability
By CRM Staff Washington, D.C. — February 14, 2018 — A new initiative launched at the U.S Senate Auto Caucus briefing, to recover and recycle two million car batteries. The campaign is called the 2 Million Battery Challenge. A group of industry experts including battery manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and users dedicated themselves to the cause, […]
Breathe in the carbon savings: Auto recyclers reduce Massachusetts CO2 emmisions by 2.5 percent – study
By CRM Staff Massachusetts, United States — January 17, 2018 — While the recycling of auto parts and reclamation of steel and aluminum from cars has long been known to have a dramatic effect on the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere, the actual statistics on carbon savings are difficult to ascertain – at least […]
Auto recycler commissions Abbotsford’s largest mural
Abbotsford, Ontario — January 17, 2018 — Auto recycler Empire Abbotsford is now home to Abbotsford’s largest mural – a painting of a scene depicting and celebrating the area’s agricultural history. The 160-foot-long piece, created by Mission artist Dean Lauze of D’Arts with the assistance of his wife Christina and son Josh, is titled “Valley […]
Government reacts to concerned citizens by promising ‘enhanced regulations’ for the auto recycling industry
St. Boniface, Winnipeg — January 3, 2018 — The Manitoba government is making effort to help local residents and industry co-exist more compatibly, after numerous concerns expressed by locals. Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires has said that she plans to “enhance regulations” for the auto recycling industry, based on new research the government has conducted. […]
Victoria auto recycling facilities ‘swamped’ after major oil recycling programs shut down
Vancouver, British Columbia — December 20, 2017 — Several locally-owned garages in Vancouver claim they’ve been overwhelmed by the number of people dropping off used motor oil and motor oil products, after several major retailers like Canadian Tire, Mr. Lube and Midas stopped their used oil recycling programs at some locations. The BC Used Oil […]
In Memoriam: Jack Isaac Cohen of Jasper Auto Parts
By Ian Hope Edmonton, Alberta — September 13, 2017 — Alberta has lost an industry icon with the passing of Jack Cohen, better known as “Jasper Jack.” He passed away on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family which included his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, and his children Max, Cherie and Dave. It’s hard […]
ARA Expo puts technology in the spotlight
Baltimore, Maryland — November 9, 2016 — The importance of keeping up with advances in technology took centre stage during the 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition put on by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). ARA premiered a new segment during the event held in Baltimore, Maryland, a Technology Forum that offered automotive recyclers a full […]
Ontario government to enforce new end-of-life vehicle site regulations
Toronto, Ontario — September 7, 2016 — The Ontario government has given sites that manage end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) until the end of the month to comply with new provincial regulations. Back in March, the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change ushered in changes to its registration policy for all facilities that manage ELVs throughout […]
AARDA to host annual conference in Edmonton this fall
By Mike Pickford Edmonton, Alberta – July 27, 2017 — The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) will host its annual convention in Edmonton this fall. Taking place at the Fantasy Land Hotel at the West Edmonton Mall on September 23 and 24, this year’s theme will focus on ‘Thriving Despite a Tough Economy’ […]
