Automotive Recycling Association www.a-r-a.org

Since 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is an international trade association which has represented an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of automotive parts, and the safe disposal of inoperable motor vehicles. ARA services approximately 1,000 member companies through direct membership and over 2,000 other companies through our affiliated chapters. Suppliers of equipment and services to this industry complete ARA's membership.

Iowa Independent Auto Dealers Association www.iowaiada.com

The Iowa Independent Automobile Dealers Association (IIADA) represents independent pre-owned vehicle dealers in the state of Iowa as an affiliate of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. We are a statewide organization of over 300 pre-owned dealers and businesses serving the automobile industry.

Iowa-Illinois Safety Council at www.iisc.org

Your Safety & Health Leader and a Chapter of National Safety Council.

As you work through schedules for 2011 and beyond to provide safety, health and environmental educational training and opportunities within your organizations, look to the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Your Safety & Health Leader and a Chapter of National Safety Council.

Iowa Collision Repair Association at www.IowaCRA.com

The Iowa Collision Repair Association was founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated Iowa collision repairers and associated vendors that work hand-in-hand with collision shops. With industry support the ICRA has evolved from an idea into a successful relevant association. ICRA is a not for profit trade association that supports its mission to educate and inform Iowa's collision industry.

Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) at www.iowaabi.org  

ABI is an organization of Iowa businesses working together to promote Iowa commerce. The philosophy behind this expanded organization is simple: there is strength in numbers. By including more and more diverse Iowa businesses, ABI is able to play an even more active role in shaping Iowa's future.  ABI has over 1,300 business members that employ over 300,000 Iowans.

Iowa Recycling Association at www.iowarecycles.org  

The voice of recycling…Iowa Recycling Association is a network of diverse members dedicated to advancing effective recycling and recycling related activities.

Iowa Waste Exchange at www.iowadnr.gov/waste/iwe/index.html

The Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is one of the nation's premier materials exchange programs. There is a booming market for byproducts and wastes produced by Iowa institutions and businesses. Since 1990 the Iowa Waste Exchange has matched over 2.6 million tons, keeping waste out of landfills and into our economy saving Iowans $59.6 million by diverting this waste into production and use.

Locator Magazine http://www.partslocator.com/

Locator Magazine helps recyclers find recycled automotive parts throughout the United States.

** Technical Assistance **

ECAR Center www.ecarcenter.org

The ECAR Center is a "one-stop shop" for all automotive dismantling and recycling operations and provides comprehensive and up-to-date environmental compliance assistance.

Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair www.CCAR-GreenLink.org

The EPA Compliance Assistance Center provides free industry specific environmental assistance.

Iowa – Certified Auto Recyclers Environmental (I-CARE) Program www.SueSchauls.com Sue developed the I-CARE program and maintains this website solely for the purpose of providing environmental & safety technical assistance for Iowa Auto Recyclers and related businesses. Sue is the Executive Director of IAR.