ARA Hill Days 2026

ARA Hill Days 2026

by Brian Bachand, Sandy Blalock, Hal Hoke—WolfPack Enterprises, and Bret Buike—National Reinsurance   Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.   —George Bernard Shaw  Auto Recyclers Gaining Ground...

Showcasing the Reality of Professional Automotive Recycling

On May 27, a diverse group of stakeholders from across the automotive and regulatory landscape gathered for a firsthand look at a modern automotive recycling operation. Representatives from Toyota, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of...
Your Future Is Already in the Yard

Your Future Is Already in the Yard

By Caryn Smith • Editor For over 30 years, through my work with the Automotive Recyclers Association and Automotive Recycling magazine, I have had a front-row seat to this industry’s evolution. I have watched recyclers move from phone calls, handwritten...
News, Trends & Reports from the Automotive Recyclers Association

Advocacy in Action—Let Yourself Be Heard

News, Trends & Reports from the Automotive Recyclers Association Hill Days, to be held on May 19-21, 2026, is ARA’s annual advocacy event that brings industry leaders together in Washington, D.C. for education, engagement, and direct dialogue with lawmakers. Over the...
Your Future Is Already in the Yard

Protecting the Industry

By  Caryn Smith  The automotive recycling industry has always been defined by resilience, ingenuity, and a willingness to adapt. In this issue, those qualities are on full display— from the halls of government to shop floors around the world, and from groundbreaking...