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Benefits of Auto
Recycling
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The following are some available facts about the North American automotive
recycling industry.
If you are an ARA Member, you may view the 1997 Automotive Recycling Industry Profile Analysis (Revised 1999).
- In 2006, the gross annual revenues are an estimated
$10 billion.
- 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.*
- The majority of automotive recycling businesses used
a computerized inventory system.*
- 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 United
States
- An estimated 86% of automotive recycling companies
is full-service and employs 10 or fewer people.*
- The majority of automotive recyclers can often
locate parts faster than new part dealers because the
facilities are connected by telephone, satellite and/or
computerized communications systems to recyclers across
the globe.*
- Automotive recycling decreases insurance rates by
purchasing inoperative vehicles from insurance
companies, thus allowing for recovery of financial
losses.
- These vehicles came primarily from individual owners
and salvage auctions.*
- Automotive recycling keeps highways and roads clear
of abandoned and disabled vehicles by providing a place
to deposit these vehicles.
Sources:
http://www.autorecyclersmn.net/
* Most recent ARA statistical data regarding the automotive
recycling industry. Data compiled from a 1997 survey by the
private consulting firm, Axiom Research Company.
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