Although the program has ended, it is important to continue to recycle end-of-life vehicles responsibly. Here’s why:

Vehicles of the model year 1995 and earlier lack the latest technology for reducing air-polluting emissions. Across Canada, tailpipe emissions alone make cars, trucks and buses the major sources of smog pollution, especially in densely populated urban areas.

Today, vehicles are designed to higher environmental standards and increasingly strict vehicle emission regulations. These changes have lead to the development and improvement of technologies like the catalytic converter, designed to reduce emissions that contribute to pollution and smog. Responsible recycling keeps cars out of landfills and hazardous materials from being released into our air, ground and water.

If you are interested in recycling your vehicle, there are options available although Retire Your Ride has ended. Learn more about your options

Did you know that 75% of an average car's content by weight can be recycled?

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• Here are just a few ways to reduce your environmental impact.

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