Fluorocarbon
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ASR
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Next Generation Mobility
Obligation to Recover Fluorocarbons
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCS) AND HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCS), WHICH ARE USED AS REFRIGERANTS IN CAR AIR CONDITIONERS, CAUSE OZONE LAYER DEPLETION AND GLOBAL WARMING, UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING LAW, COMPANIES THAT COLLECT CFCS ARE OBLIGED TO RECOVER THEM.
CFC take-back and destruction consignment
Automobile manufacturers are responsible for taking back the fluorocarbons delivered by the fluorocarbons collectors and entrusting them to be destroyed.
Criteria
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 fluorocarbons collectors.
*Please note that if the "properties," "packing style," and "pick-up method" specified in the pick-up standards are not met, the pick-up will be refused in principle and no charge will be made for the recovery of CFCs.
CFC take-back standards
| (data) item | Main contents of the standard |
|---|---|
| characteristics | (1) Do not mix different gas types [CFC (R12)/HFC (R134a)] in cylinders to be used. (2) Do not mix CFCs recovered for reuse with CFCs delivered to automobile manufacturers, etc. (3) Do not mix CFCs recovered for reuse with CFCs delivered to automobile manufacturers, etc. |
| packing | (1) From the viewpoint of safety, deliver cylinders in accordance with the "Guidelines at the time of cylinder delivery" specified by automobile manufacturers, etc. (2) A letter of delivery for CFCs must be attached to each large cylinder and dedicated pallet (not required for the designated payment-on-delivery method). |
| Receiving Method | (1) Refrigerants must be delivered to the designated pick-up location by the transportation method applied for in advance. (2) Delivery report must be made under the electronic manifest system. |
List of designated pick-up locations
Revised on January 1, 2021
| name of company | Location |
|---|---|
| Sapporo Plant of Hayarai Kouei Co. | 3-750-6, Shinko Chuo 3-chome, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3242, Japan |
| Ecosystem Akita Co. | 42 Aza-Tsutsumisawa, Hanaoka-cho, Odate City, Akita Prefecture, 017-0005, Japan |
| AGC CORPORATION CHIBA PLANT | 10 Goi Kaigan, Ichihara, Chiba 290-8566, Japan |
| Eco-System Sanyo Co. | 1125 Yoshigahara, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama 708-1523 |
| Satsuma Oxygen Industry Co. | 3-42 Higashikaike-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-0115, Japan |
| Okinawa Refrigerant Recovery and Disposal Co. | 401 Minatogawa, Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2134, Japan |
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 Japan Co.
- Mercedes-Benz
- smart
- Volvo Car Japan Co.
- Volvo Car Japan
- Jaguar Land Rover Japan K.K.
- jaguar (Panthera onca)
- Land Rover
- B.M.D.W., Inc.
- BMW
- MINI
- Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Lamborghini
- Bentley
- Rolls-Royce (before 2002)
- Stellantis Japan K.K.
- peugeot
*Please refer to the following website for information on imported cars, etc. other than those listed above.
Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
*For parallel imports other than the above, please refer to the website below.
Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center
transportation charge
For first time users
General The operations of the take-back process
This section explains the contents and points to be checked when taking back a used car.
05:48 min.
00:00~ Confirm VIN number
01:30~ Determination of CFC equipment and type
03:17~ Determination of airbags and other equipment
05:13~ Implementation of take-back report
Fluorocarbons Basic Knowledge of Fluorocarbons
Basic information on chlorofluorocarbons, etc. is explained.
04 min 31 sec
00:00~ Basic knowledge and types of CFCs
01:25~ CFC's not subject to Automobile Recycling Law
02:07~ CFC recovery practices and take-back standards
02:18~ Knowledge of refrigerant recovery machines and cylinders
Delivery of Freon Cylinders
This section explains the process of handing over cylinders to designated pick-up locations after the collection of fluorocarbons is completed.
01 min 39 sec
00 :00~ Designated pick-up locations and transportation methods
01 :02~ Operations of designated pick-up locations
Related materials (information on proper disposal)
Flow up to the start of fluorocarbons pickup
Before handing over fluorocarbons to a transporter, please review the following procedures and materials.
Arrangement of logistics tools
In response to the recent accident involving the release of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere due to a fall or other impact during the transportation of large cylinders,
In order to prevent leakage during transportation, we are unable to accept large cylinders that do not have a leak-proof cap and are not packed in a dedicated cylinder case.
Please prepare a special case for cylinders and a leak prevention cap by filling out the application form below.
IN ORDER TO DELIVER CFCS, THEY MUST BE STORED IN SPECIAL TOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SEND A LOGISTICS TOOL TO THE FIRST-TIME VENDOR, SO PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FORM AND FAX IT TO US.
Basic Information
Fluorocarbons Basic Knowledge of Fluorocarbons
Basic information on chlorofluorocarbons, etc. is explained.
04 min 31 sec
00:00~ Basic knowledge and types of CFCs
01:25~ CFC's not subject to Automobile Recycling Law
02:07~ CFC recovery practices and take-back standards
02:18~ Knowledge of refrigerant recovery machines and cylinders
Delivery of Freon Cylinders
This section explains the process of handing over cylinders to designated pick-up locations after the collection of fluorocarbons is completed.
01 min 39 sec
00 :00~ Designated pick-up locations and transportation methods
01 :02~ Operations of designated pick-up locations
Related Documents
Collection related information
Method of pickup and delivery
Cylinder and Pallet Pickup Request Form
IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST PICKUP BY FAX USING THE DESIGNATED COLLECT-ON-DELIVERY METHOD, PLEASE FILL OUT THE "CYLINDER/PALLET PICKUP REQUEST FORM" AND FAX IT TO THE CFC RECOVERY CALL CENTER.
Automobile Refrigerant Delivery Letter
When a large cylinder or pallet is delivered to a designated pick-up location, a delivery note for CFCs must be attached to each large cylinder or pallet. Please fill out the necessary information and place it in the "Automobile Refrigerant Delivery Note" and attach it to the large cylinder/pallet.
*If you use the designated payment-on-delivery method, you do not need to prepare a delivery slip for CFCs since the special slip for CFCs brought by the shipping company at the time of pickup will be used as the delivery slip for CFCs.
The following is an explanation of the collection fees for fluorocarbons and collection/activation processing fees for airbags.
If you still have questions, please contact us at the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.
Payment Methods for CFC Collection Fees
Payable to
Refrigerants reported to the designated collection point from the first day of each month to the end of the month
The payment amount will be transferred to the account of the financial institution designated by the business at the time of application for registration in the Automotive Recycling System at the end of the following month.
*If the information specified at the time of registration with the Automobile Recycling System is incomplete, the transfer of funds may be delayed.
*If you use the "designated payment-on-delivery method," the transportation fee will be paid directly to the affiliated transportation company, Yamato Transport Co.
For inquiries regarding payment of fees, please contact
03-5405-6150Automotive Recycling Contact Center
050-3786-7755Charges for disposal of chlorofluorocarbons and airbags in connection with the start of the invoice system
If you have been contacted by the Automotive Recycling System Contact Center regarding correspondence regarding invoice numbers and have lost or otherwise misplaced materials, please submit the following documents.
address for submission
E-mail : sg@jarp.org
FAX: 03-5405-6117
Mail: Japan Automobile Hall 16F, 1-1-30, Shiba Daimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
Japan Automobile Recycling Cooperation Organization
About payment statements
Arrival Date
The Japan Automobile Recycling Cooperation Organization (JACO) will send you a "Notice of the Amount of Automobile Refrigerants Collected and Statement of the Fee Payment" for all business locations by the payment date.
For a detailed statement of the number of airbags collected (activated) and the amount paid, the Japan Automobile Recycling Cooperation Organization will send a "Statement of Charges for Collection and Activation of Airbags, etc." for all business locations by the payment date.
If you have not received the statement by the payment date, please contact the following address.
For inquiries, please contact
Japan Automobile Recycling Cooperation Organization Administration Department
03-5405-6150Sending address
The "Notice of the Amount of Automobile Fluorocarbons Collected and Statement of Fee Payment" will be sent to the "department in charge of recycling-related matters" registered at the time of business registration.
The "Statement of Payment for Airbags Collection and Operation Charges" will be sent to the "department in charge of recycling-related matters" registered at the time of business registration.
If there is a change in the delivery address, please change the address of the "department in charge of recycling-related matters" according to the prescribed procedure.
For inquiries, please contact
Automotive Recycling Contact Center
050-3786-7755