Annual Earth Day Collection Event

” Our Earth Day journey began in 2009, rooted in a simple desire to show our community that we’re more than a “junkyard”—we’re caretakers of the environment. Through our work with the Automotive Recyclers Association, we saw how important it was to shift the perception of our industry and highlight the value of recycled parts—not just to save money, but to protect our planet. That first Earth Day, we were small. We set up right outside the sales office, and our employees brought their kids—it felt more like a family gathering than an event. The kids were thrilled to skip school and help sort oil, batteries, and tires. Since then, it’s grown into something truly special. Every year, over 100 households come out to do their part, and even when we don’t advertise, people call to ask if it’s happening. Holding it on Saturdays now makes it easier for families to join us. What started as a modest act of environmental care has become a tradition we’re proud of—because it brings people together, teaches responsibility, and reminds us that we all have a role in protecting the world we’ll leave behind. “

– Doug Reinert, President, Co-Owner