Make the biggest environmental impact when you recycle with SHiFT®
We’re committed to helping consumers and companies responsibly retire their vehicles – with transparency, measurable impact reports, and an elite nationwide partnership network.
What is SHiFT?
SHiFT® Vehicle Retirement Initiative is a social enterprise committed to helping consumers and companies responsibly recycle vehicles with environmentally sound protocols from start to finish.
This is a new program that takes the industry further by retiring internal combustion engines and bringing together a diverse partnership network focused on telling this fantastic recycling story.
To learn about automotive recycling, click here. To join our partnership network, click here.
How Recycling with SHiFT Works
It only takes 3 steps to make the biggest positive impact for your community and the planet.
Documentation
Step 1: Receive your Carbon Emissions Avoided certificate and eligible tax documentation.
The SHiFT Difference
Full Retirement Guarantee
We are the only program to guarantee the complete retirement of your vehicle’s engine, providing proof through a carbon certification
Environmental Impact
Reduce waste and conserve natural resources through responsible recycling
Certified Recycling Process
We partner with certified facilities that ensure safe and compliant disposal
Hassle-Free Process
We handle everything, from free pick up to documentation, making an easy process
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all vehicles eligible for the SHiFT program?
We can accept almost every vehicle submitted to our program, no matter its condition. We can accept vehicles that are non-running, damaged, or totaled.
If for whatever reason your vehicle is not eligible, we are happy to review the best environmentally-conscious alternatives with you.
Is SHiFT available everywhere?
We have a nationwide network of certified recyclers ready to pick up vehicles in most locations. If a SHiFT partner is not in your area, we will help you find other environmentally responsible options.
What if I can't find my title?
If you can’t find your title, you may still be able to send your car through SHiFT. Our team of title experts are well-versed in every state’s requirements and can help you if we need to apply for a duplicate.
Will I receive a tax deduction?
By choosing to donate your vehicle through the SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative® you may be eligible to receive a tax deduction.
Through our partnership with the Automotive Recyclers Association, your vehicle donation supports the important work of the Auto Recycler Training Institute, a 501c3 which works to train the industry on the best environmental practices of auto recycilng.
What does SHiFT cost?
Absolutely nothing. There are no costs to you to use our program, and pick-up and towing are free.
Easy & Impactful
“Recycling with SHiFT was something that we could do that was quick, it was easy, it was impactful. And just the right thing to do for us.”
– Rebecca & Rupert
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