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Welcome to the

Automotive Recyclers' Environmental Association's Website

On the right menu is the Federal, Provincial and Local Government legal requirements along with AREA's Environmental Code of Practice.  This section of the website is designed provide the Automotive Recycler the basic information related to the environmental compliance in British Columbia and maintain business with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.

The Ministry of Environment has prepared a guidebook on the requirements of the new BC Regulation.  Click here to view the guidebook.  

On top of the website are a variety of best management practices for the different areas of the yard.  The best management practices are designed to prevent spills from occuring.  An automotive recycler that employs these simple best management practices will have an efficient and clean operation.

The right side of the website is dedicated to information about AREA, AREA's Inspection schedule and results as well as information about various vehicle scrappage programs and other jurisdictions.

If you have any questions about the Code of Practice or AREA's inspection program, please call Colin McKean at 250-216-3664 or

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