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.".
*The on-board actuation service, which forcibly activates all airbags by energizing them while they are still installed in end-of-life vehicles, can only be performed after concluding a consignment contract (application and registration) with JARP (automobile manufacturer, etc.) and receiving certification from the government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment). For more information, please see the On-board Actuation tab.
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 collection standards to ensure safety in the collection, storage, and transportation processes, as well as to achieve convenience and social efficiency for fluorocarbon collectors/dismantlers.
*Please note that if the "Properties", "Packing Style", and "Pick-up Method" specified in the collection standards are not met, the pick-up will be refused in principle and the airbags collection fee will not be paid.
Items | Main contents of the standard |
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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 on April 1, 2024
Company Name | Location | PHONE/FAX |
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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 |
Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Shikoku Branch Okinosu West Sales Division | 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
We will pay 2,200 yen (before tax) per case for the transportation fee (including the return fee for the empty cases after they have been brought in) to the designated collection location.
(Revised on April 1, 2007)
What to do when the Automotive Recycling System stops
If a disaster, failure, or some other malfunction of the Automotive Recycling System 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 handing over used vehicles to the next business operator can still be performed. In this case, please keep a ledger or a memo for entering necessary items for later entry 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
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 a consignment contract for on-board actuation for the removal and collection of airbags, or for those companies who handle a small number of end-of-life vehicles in the first place, the collection cases are not complete within 120 days, and a confirmation notice/delay report is sent out, forcing them to deliver the case with only one or two units in it.
In light of this situation, if there is a justifiable reason, such as a small number of end-of-life vehicles received, 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 sent out.
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 the "On-board Actuation Contract", please be sure to check the following and understand the contents before applying for the contract.
Business Rules and Compliance Rules
To perform on-board actuation of airbags, you must enter into a consignment contract (application and registration) with JARP (automobile manufacturer, etc.) and obtain certification from the government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment) before you can perform the work.
When actually performing on-board actuation, please follow the terms and conditions of the agreement and the compliance rules. The person in charge of performing on-board actuation, which is set for each business site, is responsible for thorough business management 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
Business operators that have changed the name of their business or office
Business operators that have changed their address or the location of on-board actuation
Business operators that have changed the contents of the notification
Flow of changing contract details for Airbags On-board Actuation
Refer to the "How to Notify of Changes and Required Documents" for the details of the changes and confirm the required documents.
*Required 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 Partnershipon-board actuation Screening Section
E-mail : sadou@jarp.org
After the change is approved, we will fax back the change notification form with an acceptance seal stamped for your confirmation. (about 2 weeks later)
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
The following are examples of excellent efforts to publicize and properly handle the offices that were not subject to measures and had outstanding performance* in the previous year's on-board actuation audits.
We ask that contractors continue implementing and managing their on-board actuation operations properly.
*"Excellent performance" is defined as when all of the following are met in an on-board actuation audit.
(1) No points were raised in the audit items of "compliance with contractual terms and conditions," "proper on-board actuation work," and "proper recording and reporting."
(2) As a result of checking multiple vehicles equipped with four or more airbags, including seatbelt pretensioners, that have been processed for airbags, all airbags have been adequately processed.
Publication materials for Business Office with Excellent Performance
Publication of the response to the measures
Under Article 28 of the Act on Recycling of End-of-Life Automobiles (Automobile Recycling Law), automobile manufacturers, etc., conclude a contract with a dismantler certified by the competent minister and have the dismantler perform on-board actuation 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 (on-board actuation registration revocation) of the Airbags on-board actuationBusiness Regulations, among others.
Automobile manufacturers, etc., and the Corporation have decided to publicize the actual names of businesses (establishments) whose registration has been revoked in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph 4 of the "Business Rules and Regulations for Airbags On-board Actuation" from October 2013 onward.
Therefore, we would like to ask all dismantlers to continue to implement proper disposal.
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 perform on-board actuation of all airbags equipped in a vehicle in a single operation.
There are two types of dedicated tools, "JAMA METHOD" and "ISO METHOD", which are compatible with different vehicles.
Please note that the two tools are not interchangeable.
Method | Model year | Vehicle model |
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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.
JAMA METHOD : If you wish to purchase the Simultaneous Deployment Tool, please contact the following address.
The Simultaneous Deployment Tool, which is required to enter into an on-board actuation agreement, 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
ISO METHOD : If you wish to purchase the Simultaneous DeploymentI Tool, please fill out the application form below.
Price :
140,000 yen (excluding tax)