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5 Questions Fleet Managers Should Ask Before Retiring Their Vehicles

What happens when a fleet vehicle reaches the end of its service life? Explore five key questions fleet managers should ask to plan for vehicle retirement, choose a responsible retirement partner, and connect end-of-life decisions to broader sustainability goals.

Fluids, Refrigerants & EPA Compliance for Auto Recyclers

Explore practical, low-cost ways auto recyclers can manage vehicle fluids and refrigerants, prevent spills, maintain clear records, and prepare for environmental inspections - without slowing down daily operations.

How Can I Recycle My Used Car Oil?

Not sure what to do with used motor oil after an oil change? Learn how to safely collect, recycle, and give your used oil and filter a second life.

Empire State Sustainability: A Guide to New York’s Auto Recycling Regulations

For the new auto recycler, navigating the processes and rules for retiring your vehicle can seem daunting. We help New Yorkers keep the transition smooth and stress free.

What Happens to Early-Gen EVs? Navigating the Challenges of Electric Fleet Retirement

As early-generation commercial EVs reach the end of their operational lifecycle, fleet managers face unprecedented challenges with declining resale values and complex battery disposal. Discover how certified recycling networks, second-life repurposing, and verifiable ESG reporting transform electric fleet offboarding into a documented sustainability win.

Navigating MDE and MVA Laws for Auto Recycling

In Maryland, parting with an old car involves much more than just dropping it off at a local scrapyard. Understand your responsibilities and what to look for in a legally compliant auto recycler.

EV Battery Recycling: A Growing Challenge for Vehicle Retirement

As electric vehicles become more common, the automotive recycling industry is facing new challenges. NPR explores the economics and risks of EV battery recycling, with SHiFT co-founder Joe Hearn offering insight into how these batteries are already affecting recyclers and the broader vehicle retirement process.

Thermal Runaway: Protecting Your Yard from the Risks of Retired Batteries

What was once a niche segment of the market—the retirement of electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles—has matured into a cornerstone of the modern industrial sector. For SHiFT’s recycling partners, this evolution represents a significant opportunity for revenue in a circular economy, but it also brings a new set of complex safety challenges that require a high-voltage mindset.

New Jersey Auto Recycling Laws Explained for Consumers

Letting go of a vehicle can be tough, especially if it has reliably carried you down the Turnpike or down the shore for years. But when a car finally reaches the end of the road in New Jersey, properly retiring it is a major responsibility.