Driving a Greener Future!

On April 26th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Chuck’s Auto Parts Solutions proudly hosted our annual Earth Day Collection Event — and it was a huge success thanks to the local community’s commitment to driving a greener tomorrow! 

This year, we collected: 

– 🔋 37 used automotive batteries 

– 🛢️ Approximately 375 gallons of used oil 

– ❄️ Around 100 gallons of coolant

– 🚗 Just under 300 tires of all shapes and sizes! 

Each item collected helps prevent automotive waste from entering our landfills, soil, and waterways — protecting the environment for future generations. 

We’re proud to be a part of a community that cares about sustainability and responsible recycling. Thank you for helping Chuck’s Auto Parts Solutions make a difference — not just on Earth Day, but every day!

💧 Why It Matters: Protecting Our Creeks and Waterways  

Automotive chemicals are highly toxic to wildlife and ecosystems. Just one gallon of motor oil can contaminate up to 1 million gallons of water. When improperly disposed of, these fluids leak into storm drains and end up in local creeks, rivers, and groundwater.  

This pollution:  

– Harms fish and aquatic life 🐟  

– Contaminates drinking water sources 💧  

– Disrupts ecosystems and contributes to long-term soil degradation 🌱  

We asked Doug Reinert – President of Chucks Auto Parts Solutions what motivated and started Earth Day and how did it become a community event? This is what Mr. Reinert had to say: 

 ” 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 

By recycling vehicles properly, we prevent harmful runoff and keep our community cleaner — now and for the future.  

 

 

 

🌿 Chuck’s Commitment to the Environment – Driving a Greener Tomorrow 

For 16 years, we’ve been dedicated to making a difference — not just in auto recycling, but in our local community and environment. Here’s how we help and how Chucks is driving a greener future: 

🌿 Chuck’s Goes Green – Every Day 

– ♻️ Recycled Parts = Less waste, more savings 

– 🛢️ Safe Oil & Coolant Disposal 

– 🚗 Tire & Battery Recycling 

– 🌊 Eco-Friendly Wash Bay with recycled water 

– 📱 Going Digital to reduce paper waste 

– 🤝 Community Collection Events every Earth Day, because protecting our planet is part of the job. 

🚗 Join Chuck’s in Going Green  

 These activities not only help the environment but also raise awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability. 🌍 By operating as a an Automotive Recycler, we don’t just pull parts — we participate in a cleaner, safer future, driving a greener tomorrow!