North Dakota Automotive Recyclers Association

The Role of an Auto Recycler in North America
by Andrew MacDonald, P. Eng (PowerPoint Show, 3MB; also available in PDF, 900KB)

Latest available studies estimate the gross annual revenues at $10 billion.
Automotive recycling keeps highways and roads clear of abandoned and disabled vehicles from insurance companies, this allowing for recovery of financial losses.
Recycling vehicles provides enough steel to produce almost 13 million new vehicles.
In 1997, auto recyclers acquired 4.7 million vehicles for the purpose of recycling.
An estimated 11 million gallons of oil and 6 million tires were recycled in 1997.
Automotive recyclers spent nearly $50 million on environmental compliance in 1997.
Automotive recyclers provide wholesale and retail customers quality parts that sell for up to 50%
less than the comparable new parts.
Automotive recycling businesses employ over 46,000 people at more than 7,000 businesses in the U.S.



Guide to the Auto Recycling Process The Role of an Auto Recycler in North America by Andrew MacDonald, P. Eng (PowerPoint Show, 3MB; also available in PDF, 900KB) Latest available studies estimate the gross annual revenues at $10 billion. Automotive recycling keeps highways and roads clear of abandoned and disabled vehicles from insurance companies, this allowing for recovery of financial losses. Recycling vehicles provides enough steel to produce almost 13 million new vehicles. In 1997, auto recyclers acquired 4.7 million vehicles for the purpose of recycling. An estimated 11 million gallons of oil and 6 million tires were recycled in 1997. Automotive recyclers spent nearly $50 million on environmental compliance in 1997. Automotive recyclers provide wholesale and retail customers quality parts that sell for up to 50% less than the comparable new parts. Automotive recycling businesses employ over 46,000 people at more than 7,000 businesses in the U.S.
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