autorecyclers

A national ban on the export of used tyres is set to come into effect by the end of 2021. The National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019 brings many changes regarding what happens to our waste. Glass, Plastic, Tyre, and other Recyclable Waste will be banned for export, beginning in July 2020 with the plan […]

The biggest issue facing legitimate auto recycling businesses is the impact of unlicensed, unregulated operators. There are many unprofessional, non-compliant “back-yarder” operators who use flashy websites and paid Google adverts to attract unwary consumers to deal with them. They make it look like they are credible auto recyclers – but they are not. These operators

The value of a Catalytic Converter comes from the extraction of precious metals they contain, and the re-use of these metals in manufacturing new Cats. We are all aware of the sharp increase in prices for Catalytic Converters recently, due in part to China and Europe increasing their vehicle emissions standards, thereby requiring more precious

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LOOKING AT AN INDUSTRY INSURANCE OPTION, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE araa-insurance.com We have been advised that Allianz, CGU & QBE have officially withdrawn from offering insurance renewal to the Auto Recycling sector. The withdrawal of Insurance Companies from the Auto Recycling Industry in Australia can be largely attributed to

New Environmental Laws will come into operation in Victoria in July 2021. These Laws will have a significant impact on many auto recycling businesses. Whilst the immediate effect will be felt in Victoria, they are based “Risk Management” principles that is likely to influence environmental regulation in other States. Under the legislation, by-products from the

ARAA is supporting and assisting the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) and Victoria Police in undertaking a review of the Structure and Operations of the Auto Recycling and Scrap Metal Sectors in Australia. The NMVTRC is also working with New South Wales Police to extend this investigation into NSW. These investigations are linked