Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association
Ensuring Environmental Compliance for B.C. Automotive Recyclers
AREA Establishes Vehicle Recycling Network Across British Columbia
The Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association has established a Province-wide network of Certified Automotive Recyclers that will process End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) to all Federal and Provincial Environmental Standards.
Environmental Responsibility is Good Business
The Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association has established a Province-wide network of Certified Automotive Recyclers that will process End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) to all Federal and Provincial Environmental Standards.
Used Auto Parts are Better for the Environment
AREA Members Provide British Columbians with Environmentally Friendly Used Auto Parts.
Recycled auto parts have a low carbon footprint
Environmentally sound solutions for your end-of-life vehicle
From Cranbrook to Port Alberni from Sooke to Fort Nelson, there is an Environmentally Certified auto recycler near you.
Environmental Protection
Under the B.C. Environmental Management Act, Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling Industry Environmental Planning Regulation, companies that process five or more End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) must be registered with the Ministry and have an Environmental Management Plan. Automotive recycling facilities must meet the regulatory requirements and and are audited by the Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association to ensure that the hazardous wastes in ELVs are removed and recycled responsibly.
Environmental Impact Reduced
Chris Taylor, owner of Farbrook Auto Recyclers reported that so far his workers have collected 41 vehicles from the Wasa Lake and Tie Lake Transfer Stations in the East Kootenays. The vehicles contained 75 litres of engine oil, 45 litres of transmission and differential oils, 6 litres of brake and power steering oils, 14 litres engine coolant, 7 mercury switches, 4 batteries, 8 litres washer fluids and 30 tires. None of the vehicles had the harmful refrigerants R12 or HFC134a. Farbrook also cleaned up approx 50kg of contaminated soil.
Join Us to Help Reduce Waste
The Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association (AREA) works with all Municipal and Regional Districts with programs to ensure vehicles are not abandoned on public property and the hazardous wastes in ELVs are removed and recycled to regulatory standards.
Most AREA member automotive recyclers are also willing to receive unwanted vehicles at their facilities.