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International Municipal Lawyers Association

2011 Code Enforcement Conference

Chicago, IL

 

Saturday, September 10, 2011

 

The ABC’s of Green Junkyards

by

James Watson, ABC Auto Parts, Riverdale, IL

James Watson brings with him a lifetime of experience in his family's auto recycling business. Watson served as President of Automotive Recyclers Association from 2005-06. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of “green” automobile parts, and the proper recycling of inoperable motor vehicles. Under his leadership, a task force comprised of ARA members, implemented a nationwide mercury switch recovery program. The committee engaged automakers, steel companies and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (NVMSRP). Often invited to speak on global industry trends and environmental impact, Watson has aggressively advocated for issues such as licensing, certification, safety training, environmental stewardship and improving the automotive industry’s public image. He continues to raise awareness of recycling issues to governments and the public, regarding the valuable service and the positive economic impact of responsible automobile recycling. Watson has advocated for needed legislation and creation of policies that have provided great benefit to consumers, leading to a series of United States Congressional Testimonies. In 1993, Watson served on a Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, Advisory Committee. Due to his significant contribution to the advancement of the automotive recycling industry, in 2008 and again in 2010, Watson was honored as the recipient of The ARA President’s Award. Recognizing Watson’s dedication to the industry The Locator Up Front magazine, in 2005, named him the Automobile Recycling Industry’s Most Influential Man and in 2008 he was named the most Influential Industry Lawmaker. Additionally in 2008 the Watson family was named the most influential Industry Family. Watson has appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Our Planet with Greg Gumbel in a segment to promote the positive aspects of automobile recycling on the environment.

©2011 International Municipal Lawyers Association.  This is an informational and educational report distributed by the International Municipal Lawyers Association during its 2011 Code Enforcement Program, held September 10-11, 2011 in Chicago, IL.  IMLA assumes no responsibility for the policies or positions presented in the report or for the presentation of its contents.

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