Every year, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) brings together leaders from across the auto recycling industry for its Annual Convention & Expo. This year marks the 82nd Annual ARA Convention, taking place October 16–18, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama.
The ARA is an international voice of the professional automotive recycling industry, representing facilities and organizations committed to responsible and sustainable vehicle recycling. Their mission aligns closely with ours at SHiFT: keeping vehicles out of landfills, recovering valuable materials, and reducing the environmental impact of end-of-life cars.
At SHiFT, we know that recycling a vehicle the right way matters—not just for the planet, but for businesses, charities, and local communities. Conventions like the ARA Expo give us and our recycling partners the chance to:
Fleet managers and insurance companies play a big role in how end-of-life vehicles are handled. By partnering with programs like SHiFT, they can:
When SHiFT participates in the ARA Convention, we’re not just representing our program—we’re helping to push the entire industry toward cleaner, greener standards.
For consumers, conventions like ARA may feel far removed. But in reality, they’re shaping how your old car is handled at the end of its life. The partnerships and standards developed at events like this are the reason you can trust that when you choose SHiFT, your vehicle is being recycled responsibly and completely.
Want to learn more about our recycling process? Explore how SHiFT ensures full-circle recycling and measurable environmental impact.
