INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awarded Metro Auto Recyclers a seventh Indiana Clean Yard-Gold Level certification in recognition of the company’s efforts to protect the environment. The facility is located at 2155 W. Lincolnway in Valparaiso.
The Indiana Clean Yard program was established in 2009 as a collaborative effort by IDEM and the Automotive Recyclers of Indiana to decrease environmental threats posed by vehicles stockpiled in salvage yards. To learn more, visit the IDEM Clean Yards Program webpage at idem.IN.gov/partnerships/indiana-clean-yards or the IDEM Auto Salvage Recycling webpage at idem.IN.gov/waste/waste-industries/auto-salvage-recycling.
All Hoosier businesses, including auto salvage recyclers, can obtain free, confidential compliance assistance and request confidential site visits by contacting IDEM’s Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) at 800-988-7901. For more information, visit idem.IN.gov/ctap.
About IDEM
IDEM (idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs, and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.