We’re thrilled to share that SHiFT® was recently featured in The Colorado Sun for our work in transforming the automotive industry. The feature article, “A Colorado company gets old, polluting cars off the road. Here’s how it’s helping auto parts dealers,” spotlights our dedicated vehicle retirement program and its national impact on sustainable auto recycling practices.
Many people don’t realize that an unused car sitting in a driveway can still pose a risk to the environment through fluid leaks or simply by remaining as “lost” material that could be repurposed. At SHiFT®, we believe that every retired vehicle represents an opportunity to protect the planet. Our program ensures that every car recycled through our network is processed to completion. This means engines are fully decommissioned to prevent high-polluting vehicles from returning to the road, and materials are recovered with the highest level of responsibility.
Our mission is built on the foundation of circular thinking—the idea that products should be designed and managed to stay in use as long as possible. By reclaiming steel, aluminum, and rare earth metals from retired vehicles, we keep valuable resources in the supply chain and out of landfills. This “closed-loop” approach is one of the most environmentally impactful choices a vehicle owner can make, reducing the need for new mining and manufacturing.
In Colorado, our certified recycling partner, Stadium Auto Parts, exemplifies the gold standard of this mission. For over 80 years, Stadium has operated with a steadfast commitment to safety, precision, and sustainability. Through our partnership, their team guarantees that every vehicle is recycled with integrity. From the careful management of hazardous fluids and batteries to the systematic recovery of high-value parts, they ensure that “recycling” means more than just crushing metal—it means preserving our environment for future generations.
“When you recycle your vehicle the right way—and this is what SHiFT promises and delivers—the vehicle is recycled to completion,” said Chapin Griffith, SHiFT’s Denver Director of Vehicle Retirement, in the feature. “It’s one of the largest environmental impacts you can have when trying to live more sustainably.”
Together, SHiFT and partners like Stadium Auto Parts are shaping the future of automotive sustainability—proving that recycling can be both environmentally responsible and economically beneficial for local recyclers and communities alike.
