Fluorocarbons
Airbags
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Airbags
Obligation to Remove and Collect Airbags
Airbags used in end-of-life vehicles are explosive because they use a gas-generating agent, and for the sake of safety in the recycling process and because toxic sodium azide was used as a gas-generating agent for airbags until 1999, dismantlers are required to "remove, collect, and deliver to the automobile manufacturer, etc.". Therefore, dismantlers are obliged to "remove and collect the airbags and hand them over to the car manufacturer, etc.".
*On-vehicle deactivation treatment, in which all airbags are forcibly deployed by energizing the vehicle while still equipped, can only be performed after concluding a consignment contract (application and registration) with JARP(automobile manufacturer, etc.) and obtaining certification from the government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment).
For more details, please refer to the tab "Vehicle Operation Processing".
Airbags Pickup and Recycling
Automobile manufacturers and others are responsible for taking back airbags delivered from dismantlers and appropriately recycling/disposing of them.
Collection Standards
Automobile manufacturers have established take-back standards to ensure safety in the collection, storage, and transportation processes, as well as to achieve convenience and social efficiency for Fluorocarbonscollectors/dismantlers.
*Please note that if the airbags do not conform to the "properties," "packing style," or "pickup method" specified in the pickup standards, pickup will be refused in principle and the airbags collection fee will not be paid.
| Items | Main contents of the standard |
|---|---|
| Properties | (1) Airbags for the driver, front passenger, etc., shall be removed in the inflator (gas generator) state and the seatbelt pretensioner shall be removed from the vehicle with the belt fully wound. (2) The power supply wire shall be shorted for electric types, and the safety device shall be activated for mechanical types. |
| Packing Style | (1) Airbags for one vehicle must be packed in the designated container or bag and delivered in a dedicated collection case. (2) The above container or bag must be marked with a packing tag indicating the VIN number of the airbags stored in it. |
| Receiving Method | (1) Deliver airbags to the designated collection location by the previously declared transportation method. |
List of designated pickup locations
Revised January 1, 2025
| Company Name | Location | PHONE/FAX |
|---|---|---|
| LOGISTEED North Japan, Ltd. | 12-2-20 Hassamu Jujo, Nishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan | TEL: 011-666-9907 / FAX: 011-666-9908 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Miyagi Recycling Plant | 1-36, Nakasoneyama, Kawauchi, Ogomachi, Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi, Japan | TEL: 022-359-2281 / FAX: 022-359-2030 |
| LOGISTEED East Japan,LTD. Tohoku Transportation & Machinery Office | 3-2-28 Ogimachi, Miyagino-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi, Japan | TEL: 022-232-5486 / FAX: 022-782-0388 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Akita Plant | 8-3, Aza-Dannoue, Iwasaki, Yuzawa-shi, Akita, Japan | TEL: 0183-73-3774 / FAX: 0183-72-5788 |
| LOGISTEED East Japan, Ltd. Tochigi Office | 554-1, Shizukawa, Iwafune-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi, japan | TEL: 0282-55-7726 / FAX: 0282-55-3992 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Utsunomiya Central Branch | 17-7 Hiraide Kogyo Danchi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi, japan | TEL: 028-613-6205 / FAX: 028-662-4500 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Tochigi Recycling Plant | 2309-2, Oaza-Nishitani, Ishida, Kamimikawa-cho, Kawachi-gun, Tochigi, Japan | TEL: 0285-56-3773 / FAX: 0285-55-1074 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Saitama Branch Kawagoe Office | 6-37-4 Minami-Otsuka, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, japan | TEL: 049-249-1120 / FAX: 049-244-0114 |
| LOGISTEED East Japan, Ltd. Narita Sales Office Mobara Transportation Section | 255, Aza-Yanagitsubo, Shimonagayoshi, Mobara-shi, Chiba, Japan | TEL: 0475-24-5171 / FAX: 0475-24-8797 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Chiba Recycling Plant | 1734-6 Kamitakano, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba, Japan | TEL: 047-480-8600 / FAX: 047-480-8601 |
| LOGISTEED East Japan, Ltd. Keihin Transportation Office | 5-3-2 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan | TEL: 03-3763-6177 / FAX: 03-3768-9471 |
| NIPPON KONPO UNYU SOKO CO.,LTD. Fujisawa Office | 2-19-10 Engo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa, Japan | TEL: 0466-42-5270 / FAX: 0466-46-1301 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Kanazawa Recycling Plant | 1-14-6 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan | TEL: 045-701-7212 / FAX: 045-786-5857 |
| LOGISTEED East Japan, Ltd. Niigata Office | 2434-29 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, Japan | TEL: 025-255-3665 / FAX: 025-255-3661 |
| LOGISTEED Central Japan, Ltd. Toyama Office | 111-1, Kami Umezawa, Namekawa-shi, Toyama, Japan | TEL: 076-472-5611 / FAX: 076-472-5885 |
| LOGISTEED Central Japan, Ltd. Matsumoto Office | 7209-1 Sasaga, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, Japan | TEL: 076-472-5608 / FAX: 076-472-5311 |
| LOGISTEED Central Japan, Ltd. Toyohashi Branch Office | 33-20 Akemi-machi, Toyohashi-shi, Aichi, Japan | TEL: 0532-25-7756 / FAX: 0532-25-8228 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Nagoya North Branch Kasugai Logistics Office | 4662-1, Aza-Kamitokobo, Takarai-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi, Japan | TEL: 0568-81-2151 / FAX: 0568-82-5690 |
| SEINO TRANSPORTATION CO., LTD. Komaki Branch | 1-92 Shinkogi, Komaki-shi, Aichi, Japan | TEL: 0568-77-7361 / FAX: 0568-73-4663 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Kyoto Branch Logistics Sales Department Rakunan Office Hirakata Logistics Center | 2824-2824 Nagao-toge-cho, Hirakata-shi, Osaka, Japan | TEL: 072-808-8153 / FAX: 072-808-8238 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Osaka Branch Logistics Department Sakai Office | 7-6 Jizohama-cho, Kishiwada-shi, Osaka | TEL: 072-439-5447 / FAX: 072-437-9518 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Himeji Recycling Plant | 394-4 Tai, Yamazaki-cho, Shiso-shi, Hyogo, Japan | TEL: 0790-73-9191 / FAX: 0790-73-9192 |
| Head Office, Kanehira Shokai Ltd. | 1188-1, Ita, Mitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Japan | TEL: 086-724-2100 / FAX: 086-724-1996 |
| Okayamaken Freight Transportation Co., Ltd. Okayama Main Branch | Inside Okayama Prefectural Truck Terminal, 285-3 Kuratomi, Naka-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Japan | TEL: 086-277-4113 / FAX: 086-277-4119 |
| Okayamaken Freight Transportation Co., Ltd. Fukuyama Main Branch | 1-14-40 Myojin-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, Japan | TEL: 086-252-2112 / FAX: 086-253-4145 |
| Okayamaken Freight Transportation Co., Ltd. Hiroshima Main Branch | 4-10-202 Kannon-Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan | TEL: 086-252-2112 / FAX: 086-253-4145 |
| TOKUSHIMA BRANCH OF NX TOKUTSU CO. | 1-20-2 Higashiokisu, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, Japan | TEL: 088-664-0222 / FAX: 088-664-4984 |
| Okayamaken Freight Transportation Co., Ltd. Shikoku Main Branch | 30-75, Okinohama, Sakaide-shi, Kagawa, Japan | TEL: 086-252-2112 / FAX: 086-253-4145 |
| Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Shikoku Branch Takamatsu West Logistics Division | 488 Kasaihigashi-machi, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Japan | TEL: 087-832-9020 / FAX: 087-832-9030 |
| KEIAISHA CO., LTD. Kyushu Recycling Plant | 9-18, Nihama-cho, Kanda-machi, Miyako-gun, Fukuoka, Japan | TEL: 093-434-3166 / FAX: 093-436-5079 |
| Kurume Transportation Co., Ltd. Kitakyushu Branch | 83-2 Nishiminato-machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, Japan | TEL: 093-581-5281 / FAX: 093-581-5289 |
| Kurume Transportation Co., Ltd. Kurume Branch | 353 Higashi Kushibara-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka, Japan | TEL: 0942-39-2151 / FAX: 0942-37-9797 |
| ARIAKE Co.,Ltd. | 1895-43 Shingai-machi, Uto-shi, Kumamoto, Japan | TEL: 0964-23-6400 / FAX: 0964-23-6655 |
| Kurume Transportation Co., Ltd. Miyazaki Branch | 2864 Bonoshita, Abakibara-cho, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki, Japan | TEL: 0985-24-2151 / FAX: 0985-26-1016 |
| Kurume Transportation Co., Ltd. Kagoshima Branch | 3200-5 Nishibeppu-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima, Japan | TEL: 099-281-7101 / FAX: 099-281-1115 |
| Takuryu Recycling Research Center Co., Ltd. | 3513-1 Aza-Tobukawa, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa, Japan | TEL: 098-939-9811 / FAX: 098-939-9808 |
Recycling fees by vehicle type, fees paid to vendors, and status of recycling, etc., based on the Automobile Recycling Law
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Domestic auto
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Imported car
- Mercedes-Benz LLC
- Mercedes-Benz
- Smart
- Volvo Car Japan Limited
- Volvo Car Japan
- Jaguar Land Rover Japan Limited
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- BMW AG
- BMW
- MINI
- Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Lamborghini
- Bentley
- Rolls-Royce (before 2002)
- Stellantis Japan Ltd.
- Peugeot
*Please refer to the website below for information on imported cars, etc., other than those listed above.
Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
*Please refer to the website below for information on parallel import cars other than those listed above.
Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
Transportation charge
As a transportation fee to the designated pickup location (round-trip fee including taking back empty cases after bringing them in),
(round-trip fee including return of empty cases after bringing them to the designated pickup location).
(Revised April 1, 2007)
What to do when the Automotive Recycling System stops
In the event of a disaster, failure, or some other malfunction of the Automotive Recycling System that stops the movement reporting function, please follow the PDF below to enter your e-manifest after the system is restored.
Regardless of the system outage, operations such as handover of used vehicles to the next business operator can still be performed. In this case, please keep a ledger or a memo for inputting the necessary items for later inputting, and input them after the system is restored.
Please download and use the "Guide to Alternative Operations (in the event of system outage) / Recording Memo Form for Input" below to fill in the necessary items.
For airbag dismantlers
For first-time users
General Operations of the collection process
This section explains the contents and points to be checked when taking back a used car.
05:48 min.
00:00~ Verify VIN number
01:30~ Determination of equipment and type of Fluorocarbons
03:17~ Determination of airbags and other equipment
05:13~ Implementation of pickup report
Airbags Basic Knowledge of Airbags
Basic information on airbags, etc. is explained.
06 minutes and 32 seconds
00:00~Explanation of airbags
00:37~Basic information on airbags
01:28~ Location of airbags
03:11~Handling of airbags
Related materials (e.g., simplified version of information on proper treatment)
Steps to start airbags pickup
Before handing over airbags to a transportation network contractor, we ask for your cooperation in pre-confirmation with JARP. Please review the following procedures and documents and take action accordingly.
(1) Method of pickup and delivery
Please confirm the following "To all those who will be removing and collecting airbags" and respond accordingly.
(2) Arrangement of logistics tools
In order to deliver airbags, they must be stored in a unique tool. We will send you the necessary logistic tools for your first time, so please fill out the "Initial Kit Application Form" below and send it to us by e-mail or fax.
Please note that for logistics tools, after the first time, the system is set up so that you can request empty tools when you request a pickup from a transportation network company.
(3) Initial Confirmation
When you receive the logistics tools, please confirm the following "Initial Confirmation of Airbags Collection" and take action. We will confirm in advance that the airbags have been appropriately handled and packaged.
During the confirmation, we will also use the detailed information of the vehicle, so please confirm the following "How to Use the Detailed Information of the Vehicle" as well.
(4) Confirmation of collection and transportation permit number
You can check airbag transportation network companies' "collection and transportation permit number" at the following URL.
■ Japan Industrial Waste Management Foundation
https://www2.sanpainet.or.jp/sanpai/search.php
Search Methods
Input Method(5) Airbag pickup requests, etc.
About the Airbag Pickup Receipt
Please refer to the link below.
Control Number Entry ScreenPlease refer to the additional procedural document ([Appendix] Airbags: Industrial Waste Collection and Transportation Agreement at the time of collection in the attached PDF will change).
Basic Information
Airbags Basic Knowledge of Airbags
Basic information on airbags, etc. is explained.
06 minutes and 32 seconds
00:00~Explanation of airbags
00:37~Basic information on airbags
01:28~ Location of airbags
03:11~Handling of airbags
About the Airbag Pickup Receipt
Please refer to the link below.
Control Number Entry ScreenPlease refer to the additional procedural document ([Appendix] Airbags: Industrial Waste Collection and Transportation Agreement at the time of collection in the attached PDF will change).
Related Documents
Information related to pickups and delays
(1) Method of pickup and delivery
(2) Confirmation of collection and transportation permit number
You can check airbag transportation network companies' "collection and transportation permit number" at the following URL.
■ Japan Industrial Waste Management Foundation
https://www2.sanpainet.or.jp/sanpai/search.php
(3) Airbags collection requests, etc.
About the Airbag Pickup Receipt
Please refer to the link below.
Control Number Entry ScreenPlease refer to the additional procedural document ([Appendix] Airbags: Industrial Waste Collection and Transportation Agreement at the time of collection in the attached PDF will change).
(4) Advance Delay Application
2025年4月よりエアバッグ類装備率・装備個数の増加のため、運用を変更いたしました。
確認通知が発生している場合は、エアバッグ類の集荷依頼を実施ください。
（ケース内個数が8個に満たなくても問題ありません。）
What to do in case of delay in delivery of airbags
Dismantlers are required to deliver dismantled vehicles and airbags within 120 days of receipt of end-of-life vehicles, or they will receive a confirmation notice.
However, for those companies that have concluded an outsourcing contract for the on-board operation treatment of airbags, or who handle a small number of end-of-life vehicles to begin with, the collection cases are not full within 120 days, and a confirmation notice/delay report is issued, forcing them to deliver the vehicles after one or two units. In the first place, some operators who handle a small number of vehicles have been forced to deliver only one or two vehicles.
In light of this situation, if there is a justifiable reason, such as a small number of end-of-life vehicles entering the warehouse, it is now possible to apply for an extension of the period required for delivery of airbags by submitting a prior report to the local government before a delay report is issued.
If you need to apply, please use the form below.
New application
Airbags Airbags on-board actuation
This page explains on-board actuation for airbags.
05 min. 12 sec.
00:00~ Terms and Conditions of on-board actuation
01:40~ Preparation and practice of on-board actuation
02:30~ simultaneous deployment
03:19~ Dealing with Improper Contractors
If you wish to sign up for onboard operation processing, please be sure to read and understand the Terms of Business and Compliance before applying using the application form below.
Business Rules and Compliance Rules
Airbags can only be treated on-board vehicles after concluding a consignment contract (application and registration) with JARP(automobile manufacturer, etc.) and obtaining certification from the government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment).
When actually performing on-vehicle operation treatment, please follow the rules of business and the compliance items. The person in charge of on-vehicle operation treatment at each business site must thoroughly manage the operation in accordance with the Compliance Rules.
Management Ledger for Airbags On-board Actuation
After performing an on-board actuation, it is necessary to promptly record the related information in the “Airbags on-board actuation ledger”. Please download and use the form below.
Procedures for Change, Cancellation, etc.
Subject of Change Notification
Businesses that have changed their name or business location
Business operators that have changed their address or the location of their vehicle-operated treatment facilities
Business operators that have changed the contents of other notifications
Flow of changing contract details for Airbags On-board Actuation
Refer to "How to Notify of Changes and Required Documents" for the details of the changes and confirm the required documents.
*Necessary documents differ depending on the details of the change. In addition, you may be required to go through the change procedures with the local government and the automobile recycling system.
Download the "Change Notification Form" from below and prepare the necessary documents.
Individual Download
Please put together the documents prepared in section 2 and send them by mail or e-mail.
(Please note that shipping costs are the responsibility of the business.)
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, 16F, 1-1-30 Shiba-Daimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
General Incorporated Association Japan Auto Recycling PartnershipVehicle Operation Handling Examination Section
E-mail : sadou@jarp.org
After the change is approved, we will fax back the change notification form with an acceptance seal stamped on it for your confirmation. (about 2 weeks)
Depending on the details of the change, a separate notification of system registration completion will be sent.
Persons Subject to Notification of Cancellation
Businesses wishing to close down their vehicle dismantling business or terminate their On-board Actuation Agreement
Excellent and Canceled Contractors
Publication of Business Office with Excellent Performance
We would like to publicize the business establishments that did not apply any measures and had excellent performance* in the previous year's vehicle operation processing audits, and introduce examples of excellent efforts for proper processing.
We would like to ask all contracted operators to continue to implement and manage their on-vehicle operation processing operations properly.
Excellent performance" refers to cases in which all of the following are satisfied in the on-board treatment audit.
(1) No points were found in the audit items of "compliance with the contract," "proper onboard operation processing work," and "proper recording and reporting.
(2) As a result of confirming the number of vehicles equipped with four or more airbags, including seatbelt pretensioners, that have been treated with airbags, all airbags have been properly treated.
Publication materials for Business Office with Excellent Performance
Publication of the response to the measures
Under Article 28 of the Law Concerning Recycling, etc. of End-of-Life Vehicles (Automobile Recycling Law), automobile manufacturers, etc. conclude consignment contracts with dismantlers and have dismantlers certified by the competent minister to perform on-board operation processing of airbags.
If the dismantler delivers airbags to a shredding company without processing them, it is a violation of Article 16, Paragraph 3 (obligation to recycle) of the Automobile Recycling Law and Article 7, Paragraph 1 (cancellation of registration for onboard operation processing) of the onboard actuation of airbagsBusiness Regulations, etc.
From October 2013 onward, automobile manufacturers, etc. and the Corporation have decided to publicize the actual names of businesses (establishments) whose registration has been cancelled in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph 4 of the " onboard actuation of airbagsBusiness Regulations".
Therefore, we would like to ask all demolition companies to continue to implement proper disposal procedures.
Publication materials on the implementation status of measures * Materials will be updated (once/month) when additions or deletions occur.
Status of Registration Cancellation
Status of implementation of measures
Related Tools
About the Simultaneous Deployment Tool
What is the Simultaneous Deployment Tool?
This is a dedicated tool that can basically process all airbags equipped in a vehicle in a single operation.
There are two types of dedicated tools,
Please note that the two tools are not interchangeable.
| Method | Model year | Vehicle model |
|---|---|---|
| JAMA | 1998 New Model~ | Domestic auto |
| ISO | 2014 New Model~ | Domestic auto + imported auto (some exceptions) |
JAMA METHOD : How to purchase the Simultaneous Deployment Tool
THE JAMA METHOD SIMULTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT TOOL WAS CHANGED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS IN 2024.
＜If you would like to purchase the JAMA Method of Batch Activation Processing Tool, please contact us at the address below.
The batch activation processing tool required to conclude a contract for onboard activation processing is available here.
Japan Automobile Recycling Organization TEL: 03-3519-5181 FAX: 03-3597-5171 E-mail address: jaera-homepage@elv.or.jp
Please contact each company for pricing information.
Proper use and storage of the JAMA METHOD Simultaneous Deployment Tool
When using the JAMA METHOD Simultaneous Deployment Tool, please refer to the following information for proper use and storage of the JAMA tool in order to reduce dismantling delays and repair costs due to malfunctions, and to ensure safe operation.
ISO METHOD：How to purchase the Simultaneous Deployment Tool
＜If you would like to purchase the "ISO method" batch operation processing tool, please fill out the application form below.