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Recycle Your Car for the Environment
Our world is more connected than ever before. Modern transportation has effectively made our world smaller and more accessible. However, these amazing transportation achievements are also a serious drag on our planet, even as we enter a new age of electrification. We may never be able to fully reverse the damage done in our lifetimes, but we can make changes to slow climate change by rethinking our transportation choices and how we retire our vehicles.
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2026 State-by-State Hybrid Battery Disposal Laws: A Guide to Legal Compliance & Environmental Protection
Ignorance of the law is no longer a defense. As of January 1, 2026, the “crush and ship” era is officially over. With New Jersey’s new producer mandates, Washington’s phased stewardship, and strict waste bans in Massachusetts and Texas, the regulatory landscape for hybrid vehicle retirement has never been more complex. Our latest guide breaks down the three layers of liability you need to know to keep your facility compliant and our planet safe.
Benefits of
Automotive Recycling
- The automobile is the most heavily recycled consumer product by weight.
- Automotive Recyclers are environmental pioneers.
- Automotive Recycling conserves finite natural resources.
- Automotive Recycling protects our natural environment.
- Automotive Recycling saves millions of dollars in repair and maintenance costs.
SHiFTing for the future
SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative® is a social enterprise committed to helping consumers and companies responsibly recycle vehicles with environmentally responsible protocols from start to finish. The program was created to provide a trusted resource for reducing our carbon footprint. This program will responsibly recycle the vehicle while also supporting broader social impact goals.
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Automotive Recycling
Curious about what happens to cars after they are no longer driveable? Learn more about the people and ever-evolving processes of this industry here.
Partners
SHIFT’s partners are what makes this program possible. We are proud to be surrounded by a diverse and innovative community of leaders shaping Automotive Recycling.
Impact
SHIFT is confident in its ability to create transformational change for the planet. Come find out where we are coming from and where we are headed.
Services
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Retire your vehicle and help support the Automotive Recycling Training Institute train Automotive Recyclers for the best environmental outcomes in their work while also making a difference for the plant.