Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM)

Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM) is a non-profit trade association created in 1972 for the purpose of ensuring the proper dismantling of vehicles and their reuse of components, and the recycling of hulks by shipping them to scrap metal processors.

ARM currently represents the interests of over 100 direct members and approximately 30 associate members. ARM members set the standard for automotive recycling by operating clean facilities, selling quality parts, and promoting environmentally sound principles in their businesses.

ARM is an affiliate chapter of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), an international trade association with over 1000 direct members through 40 worldwide Affiliate Chapters. ARA has set industry-wide standards, terms, and codes to create consistent parts descriptions and expectations of quality. ARA represents automotive recyclers at the national level on such issues as mercury disposal, air and water pollution, and solid waste generation. As an affiliate chapter of ARA, ARM promotes many of these nationally accepted programs and practices at the state-wide level.