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Programs listed: 24

1.  Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

AROW is a nonprofit coalition dedicated to protecting and preserving natural resources through education, advocacy, and promotion of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.

600 Moore Road
Plover, WI 54467
Phone: (715) 343-6311

Contact:  Karen Sieg, Executive Director
Contact Phone: (715) 343-6311
Contact Fax Number: (715) 345-5971

2.  Auto and Truck Recyclers of Illinois

The purpose of the Auto & Truck Recyclers of Illinois is to further the used parts recycling industry by supporting individual member firms and the industry through services and programs and to promote the industry's beneficial effects on society and its environment.

2077 Hayer Ct.
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Phone: (877) 880-2874
Fax: (740) 657-3104

3.  Automotive Recyclers Association of New York (ARA-NY)

ARA-NY is an industry association for automobile recyclers in the state of New York.

P.O. Box 767
Vestal, NY 13851-0767
Phone: (800) 944-7278
Fax: (607) 786-0292

Contact:  Walt Adams, Executive Director
Contact Phone: (800) 944-7278

4.  Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM)

The Automotive Recyclers of Michigan strive to unite, assist and educate our members, to promote fair trade, and to create a positive image of our industry. ARM has a state-wide membership base. Industry members work together for the improvement of business while active Lansing participants monitor new legislation effecting the industry. Regular meetings provide a social exchange and a platform for addressing automotive recyclers business concerns.

70 W Center St.
Saginaw, Michigan 48602
Phone: (517) 799-3415
Fax: (517) 799-1219

Contact:  Fred Wedding, President
Contact Phone: (517) 799-3415
Contact Fax Number: (517) 799-1219

5.  Automotive Recyclers of Minnesota (ARM)

Automotive Recyclers of Minnesota is an association of approximately 100 automotive recyclers in Minnesota all of whom supply used auto parts to individuals, collision repairers, insurance repairers, and other out of state recyclers. Its mission is to engage in, advance, support, promote, and administer education, information and other vital benefits to improve the auto recycling industry in Minnesota.

26 East Exchange Street
Fifth Floor
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2264
Phone: (651) 290-6262
Fax: (651) 290-2266

6.  Clean Air Foundation - Car Heaven

201-1216 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1W1
Phone: (888) 731-7311
Fax: (416) 922-1028
Hot Line: 888-731-7311

Contact:  Ersilia Serafini, Car Heaven Program Manager
Contact Phone: (416) 922-9038  ext. 42

7.  Concerned Auto Recyclers (CARS) of Wisconsin

The mission of CARS is to promote safe automotive recycling through education.

2026 Highway A
West Bend, Wisconsin 53090
Phone: (800) 242-7863
Fax: (262) 334-3636

Contact:  David Smith, President
Contact Phone: (800) 242-7863
Contact Fax Number: (262) 334-3636

8.  Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR)

The Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable supports pollution prevention through information sharing, issue discussing, and program development among member organizations throughout the Great Lakes Region.

1010 Jorie Blvd. Suite 12
Oakbrook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 472-5019
Fax: (630) 472-5023

9.  Illinois Recycling Association

The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA), a not-for-profit organization, was formed in 1976 as the Illinois Association of Recycling Centers, and changed its name to the IRA in 1989. It currently has 350 members consisting of municipal, county, and state recycling coordinators, businesses, haulers and processors, not-for-profit organizations, consultants, and manufacturers of recycled-content products. The Illinois Recycling Association's mission is to encourage the responsible use of resources by promoting Waste reduction, Re-Use, and Recycling. The Illinois Recycling Association is an affiliate of National Recycling Coalition.

PO Box 3717
Oak Park, IL 60303-3717
Phone: (708) 358-0050
Fax: (708) 358-0051

Contact:  Mike Mitchell, Executive Director
Contact Phone: (708) 358-0050
Contact Fax Number: (708) 358-0051

10.  Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC; formerly WMRC)

ISTC helps Illinois industries, businesses, and citizens reduce and better manage generated waste.

One Hazelwood Drive
Champaign, IL 61820-7465
Phone: (217) 333-8940
Fax: (217) 333-8944
Hot Line: 800-407-0261

11.  Indiana Department of Labor - INSafe

INSafe, a division of the Indiana Department of Labor, works with Indiana's employers, employees, labor unions, professional groups, trade organizations, and others to ensure workplace health and safety. Free services include group training and seminars, on-site consultations, educational publications and training materials, along with pro-active voluntary health and safety programs designed to bring employers and employees together to create and maintain healthy working environments.

402 West Washington Street, Room W195
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 232-2688
Fax: (317) 233-1868

12.  Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was established in 1967. Its purpose is to protect Minnesota's environment through monitoring environmental quality and enforcing environmental regulations.

NOTE: As of July 1, 2005, the OEA and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency became a new, combined department. The OEA web site is still active and available. See Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance for information on staff members associated with this portion of the new MPCA.

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 551554194
Phone: (651) 296-6300
Fax: (651) 297-8676
Hot Line: 800-657-3864

Contact:  Ray Bissonnette
Contact Phone: (651) 297-8588
Contact Fax Number: (651) 297-2343

13.  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has three main functions: natural resource management, environmental quality protection and the promotion of public health, safety and recreation. DEC protects, improves and conserves the State's land, water, air, fish, wildlife and other resources to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people and their overall economic and social well-being.

625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-1750
Phone: (518) 402-9469
Fax: (518) 402-9168

14.  Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA)

The Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan interstate association that has a membership composed of the hazardous waste, solid waste, waste site cleanup and pollution prevention program directors for the environmental agencies in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NEWMOA was established by the Governors of the New England states as an official regional organization to coordinate interstate hazardous and solid waste, and pollution prevention activities and support state waste programs, and was formally recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1986.

129 Portland Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 021142014
Phone: (617) 367-8558

15.  Ohio Auto & Truck Recyclers Association (OATRA)

The Ohio Auto & Truck Recyclers Association (OATRA) represents the interests of Ohio auto and truck recyclers in the Ohio House and Senate. OATRA also assists members with regulatory compliance; builds productivity, profitability and effectiveness in member operations; saves members money through practical programs designed specifically for members; creates opportunities and environments for members to make industry contacts; and provides essential communication and information links.

85 East Gay Street
Suite 607
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 469-0677
Fax: (614) 469-8409

Contact:  Jim Bebesi, President
Contact Phone: (614) 469-0677

16.  Ohio EPA Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention--Small Business Assistance Office

Ohio EPA's Small Business Assistance Office (SBAO) was established in 1996 to help small businesses understand and comply with the environmental regulations that apply to them. This includes a wide range of environmental regulations from air and water pollution to waste management. SBAO services are free, confidential and available to small businesses with fewer than 100 employees in the 10 counties that make up Ohio EPA's Central District Office. SBAO can help small businesses achieve compliance with environmental regulations; protect workers' health and safety; preserve natural resources; reduce liability and the potential for violations or penalties; and save money through pollution prevention.

3232 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43207-3417
Phone: (614) 728-8573
Fax: (614) 728-8579

17.  Ohio EPA--Office of the Director

The role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment by establishing and enforcing standards for air quality, drinking water and stream water quality, wastewater treatment, and solid and hazardous waste disposal, and to provide comprehensive environmental education. These roles are carried out through: issuing permits to install and operate facilities; providing oversight through inspections and sampling; monitoring and reporting on environmental quality; providing environmental education and technical assistance to industry and the general public; providing assistance in pollution prevention; and taking enforcement actions against violators. Loans and grants are provided for nonpoint source water pollution control and for some environmental infrastructure, such as sewage and drinking water treatment plants.

P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049
Phone: (614) 644-2782

Contact:  Christopher Jones, Director
Contact Phone: (614) 644-2782

18.  Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)

Auto Recyclers purchase end-of-life and accidented vehicles, and ensure that all vehicles are retired in an environmentally sound manner. Auto Recyclers are a valuable source of low cost, high quality used auto parts. Since its inception, OARA has been a working partner with other automotive associations and government working groups on waste oil, CFCs, scrap tires and wrecked or salvaged vehicle issues.

7 Randolf Court
Hamilton, Ontario L8W 2Z6
Phone: (905) 383-9788
Fax: (905) 383-1904

Contact:  Trevor Pettit, Executive Director
Contact Phone: (905) 383-9788
Contact Fax Number: (905) 383-1904

19.  Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society (PARTS)

Established in 1964, "PARTS" is the trade association representing hundreds of responsible quality automotive recyclers in Pennsylvania. Members agree to abide by an industry code of ethics and offer quality recycled reusable replacement automotive parts at substantial savings.

1106 Carlisle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Phone: (717) 763-1777
Fax: (717) 763-1787

Contact:  Mike Berk, Executive Director/COO
Contact Phone: (717) 763-1777
Contact Fax Number: (717) 763-1787

20.  Philadelphia Automotive Scrap Yard Compliance and Enforcement Program

To address concerns about the environmental impact of auto salvage yards, the City of Philadelphia, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with the assistance of various trade and organizations such as the Southwest Philadelphia Scrap Dealers Association, PARTS, and others have formed a task force, whose aim is to educate and assist all those scrap yard operators eager and willing to comply with various laws and regulations.

Municipal Services Building
1401 J.F.K. Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1675
Phone: (215) 686-3480

Contact:  Philip Goldsmith, Managing Director
Contact Phone: (215) 686-3480

21.  Recycling Council of Ontario--ReinCARnate Vehicle Recycling Program

Sponsored by the Recycling Council of Ontario, Canada, ReinCARnate is an initiative aimed at old car recycling. Under the program, an old auto gets dismantled and recycled by a certified recycler for parts, fluids, and materials, and the owner receives a free tow and charitable tax receipt. The program is funded through corporate sponsorship and revenue from the scrap value of each end-of-life vehicle.

51 Wolseley St. 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1A4
Phone: (888) 227-3433
Fax: (416) 960-8053

Contact:  Joanne St. Godard, RCO Excecutive Director
Contact Phone: (416) 657-2797  ext. 1

22.  US EPA-Region 5 Pollution Prevention and Program Initiatives

The pollution prevention (P2) approach seeks to avoid the creation of pollutants rather than control or manage them after they have been generated. P2 activities reduce or eliminate the sources of waste and pollutants within processes, products and materials. Region 5's program points the way to many regional and national P2 resources and offers information on a number of programs and projects important to the region.

77 W. Jackson Blvd, DW-8J
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 353-4669
Fax: (312) 353-4788

23.  Wisconsin Department of Commerce--Small Business Clean Air Assistance Program

Wisconsin's Small Business Clean Air Assistance Program helps small businesses understand and comply with state and federal air pollution regulations. Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments requires each state to operate a small business assistance program. The Small Business Clean Air Assistance Program (SBCAAP) serves as a free, confidential, and non-regulatory resource to small business owners around the state. Through the program, Clean Air Specialists work as a liaison between small businesses and state (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or DNR) and federal (Environmental Protection Agency or EPA) regulators. The staff creates "plain language" publications, answers compliance questions, conducts on-site consultations, responds to written and verbal regulatory inquiries, coordinates environmental compliance workshops and directs businesses to other pertinent technical assistance providers.

P.O. Box 7970
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53707-7970
Phone: (608) 264-6153
Fax: (608) 264-6151
Hot Line: 800-435-7287

24.  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources--Bureau of Cooperative Environmental Assistance

About the DNR's Bureau of Cooperative Environmental Assistance... We advance environmental protection by promoting innovative, non-regulatory approaches and by providing cross-media, technical and compliance assistance to businesses and specific business sectors. Innovation and Beyond Compliance: Developing new relationships with businesses that seek to achieve superior environmental performance is our goal. Through the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and business developed agreements that deliver environmental performance and regulatory flexibility. Businesses can use environmental management systems and public involvement to help build business value. We want to hear your ideas about thinking ?outside the box? and relating better to business. Join us in turning ?no you can?t? into ?yes we can?. Policy & Issues: Our program works to influence policy development and issue management. We research, develop and introduce pilot programs, voluntary approaches and performance based tools that help achieve and exceed the desired environmental result. The Community Mercury Reduction Program and the Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBTs) Policy Framework are examples of this work. Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Assistance: DNR?s Business sector specialists work with you to create an efficient and effective working relationship between business representatives and DNR. Our purpose is to reduce environmental impacts by making regulations clearer, working to make regulations more flexible and proposing practices that prevent pollution and minimize waste. We use initiatives, partnerships and recognition programs as tools.

101 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 267-3125
Fax: (608) 267-0496
Hot Line: 800-847-9305