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About the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC)

Who We Are

Formed in 1997 as an “association of associations”, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is the national voice of the automotive recycling industry, representing, through its provincial affiliates, approximately 400 end-of-live vehicle (ELV) recyclers and dismantlers throughout Canada.

In addition to providing a forum for the channelling of information and addressing Canada wide concerns, we are actively involved in the leadership, promotion and betterment of the automotive recycling industry across the country.

Over the past few years, we have developed and implemented the Canadian Automotive Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC) to help standardize the process for recycling End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV’s) and protect our water, air and soil from the harmful materials contained therein. This stringent Code was originally developed by ARC to support the National Vehicle Scrappage Program (Retire Your Ride). It includes minimum compliance requirements to properly and legally process a vehicle, along with best practices and basic housekeeping guidance.

CAREC has now been adopted by all of our Member Associations as a requirement of membership. Each of their members have been evaluated, audited and certified by an independent third party to meet the requirements of the Code.

Member associations: Alberta Automotive Recyclers & Dismantlers Association (AARDA); Association des recycleurs de pièces d’autos et de camions inc. (ARPAC); Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC); Automotive Recyclers Association of Manitoba (ARM); British Columbia Automotive Recyclers (B-CAR); Saskatchewan Automotive Recyclers Association (SARA); Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA).

Board of Directors

Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC)

Dalbert Livingstone (Chair), Island Auto Supply
Andrew MacDonald, Maritime Auto Parts

Association des recycleurs de piéces d’autos et de camions inc. (ARPAC)

Stephane Gravel, Gravel recyclage automobile Ste-Sophie
Gary Johnson, Johnson Auto Wreckers Plus

Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)

Derek Nissen, Hank’s Auto Wreckers
Corey Earl, Hotch’s Auto Parts

Automotive Recyclers Association of Manitoba (ARM)

Emile Hogue, Aimes Auto Parts
Greg Lane (Treasurer), Progressive Auto Parts

Saskatchewan Auto Recyclers Association (SARA)

Jack Smith, Topline Salvage
Dale Nagal (Secretary), Dale and Lisa’s Farm & Auto

Alberta Automotive Recyclers & Dismantlers Association (AARDA)

Ron Campbell, Reg’s Auto Wreckers
Joel Bouckaert, Alberta Automotive Recyclers & Dismantlers Association (AARDA)

Automotive Retailers Association (Auto Recycling Division)

Ken Hendricks, Automotive Retailers Association (Auto Recycling Division)
Jim Lebrun, Powerhouse Automotive

Managing Director

Steve Fletcher, Executive Director
519-858-8761
mailto:[email protected]

Member Associations

Contact ARC

134 Langarth Street East
London, ON N6C 1Z5

  • Steve Fletcher, Managing Director

  • 905-383-1904