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Disposal of Automobile Shredder Residue (ASR)
The dismantling operator collects airbags from end-of-life vehicles (airbags on-board actuation for contractors) and delivers them to the automobile manufacturer, etc. After removing the engine, doors, and other valuable parts, the dismantled vehicle is delivered to the shredding and sorting operator.
After shredding a dismantled vehicle, the shredding and sorting operator collects valuable metals such as iron and delivers the shredder dust accumulated during the shredding process as Automobile Shredder Residue (ASR) to the automaker or other parties.
Under the Automobile Recycling Law, automobile manufacturers, etc., must recycle ASR and be certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of the Environment regarding their system. (Article 28 Certification of the Law)
In addition, the system permits the use of dismantled automobiles as raw materials for steel production in electric furnaces and converter furnaces in Japan by entrusting dismantling operators and press and shear processing companies to perform sophisticated dismantling and other processes. In the case of domestic recycling of dismantled vehicles in a manner that does not generate ASR, the system must be certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of the Environment. (Article 31 Certification of the Law)
ASR Disposal Flow
ASR Disposal Structure
The Automobile Recycling Law makes it difficult to classify ASR by automakers in the shredding process, and it is expensive for automakers to establish their own recycling systems. Therefore, the two teams are working to reduce recycling fees and improve the recycling rate by competing in the development of recycling systems and technologies. JARP has been commissioned by the Automobile Shredder Residue Recycling Promotion Team (ART) of the two teams to promote the following activities.
ART
Member Manufacturers, etc.
Isuzu Motors Limited
(PIIA)Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
Jaguar Land Rover Japan
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd
Volvo Car Japan Limited
Mazda Motor Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Mercedes-Benz Japan
Subaru Corporation
UD Trucks Corp.
TH
[Member Manufacturers, etc.]
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd
Toyota Motor Corporation
Hino Motors, Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd
BMW
Volkswagen Group Japan
Stellantis Japan Ltd.
Japan Auto Recycling Partnership Nissan Creative Services
Toyotsu Recycling
ASR related services
About Collection Standards
To ensure smooth and efficient collection and recycling of ASR, we have established Collection Standards.
For details, please click here.
Designated pickup locations
To ensure proper pickup of ASR, designated pickup locations are designated throughout Japan.
For details, please click here.
Results of ASR recycling
The Corporation publishes the recycling results, etc., of ASR taken in by ART.
For details, please click here.
If you are considering implementing whole-recycling, you must submit a consortium proposal to both ART/TH teams and sign a contract.
For more information, please see the following section.