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Car Heaven Program
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The Clean Air Foundation developed the Car Heaven program in July 2000, to accelerate the retirement of old, higher-polluting vehicles and to promote a shift to new, cleaner and more efficient technologies.
Car Heaven operates across Canada and offers potential donors the free tow of their retired vehicle (valued at $200), a charitable tax receipt from a charity of their choice (minimum $50), and the guarantee that their old vehicle is recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. In addition, if your vehicle is a 1995 model or older and still on the road, you may be eligible to receive $750 towards the purchase of a new GM vehicle.
While the early retirement of older cars is not new, Car Heaven is unique because of its ability to successfully engage motorists to retire their old, higher polluting vehicles sooner than they normally would.
To date, Car Heaven has engaged over 70,000 motorists across Canada to retire their old clunkers.
Earn your wings
The Car Heaven program was created to clear the roads of older, high-polluting vehicles by recycling them responsibly and making way for a cleaner environment. By bringing an eligible, older car to a GM dealer or retailer, you receive $1000* towards the purchase or lease of a new GM vehicle.
An Inspired Relationship
General Motors of Canada has been working with the Clean Air Foundation as the exclusive automotive sponsor of Car Heaven, which is a testament to GM's commitment to the environment and leadership in creating environmentally friendly technologies in the automotive industry.
In their first year working together, Car Heaven received three times as much participation as it did in the previous year. GM also helped make the program available in every province as Car Heaven spread its message throughout the country.
Recent success
In 2007, Car Heaven won the Gold Award for Climate Change at the Canadian Environmental Awards and GM was presented with the Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario.
GM of Canada and the Clean Air Foundation also received the Pyramid Award of Recognition from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) for their work on Car Heaven. This is the first time the award was given to a non-governmental organization and it's a great indication of how successful this relationship has been and of how many people have taken notice.
Car Heaven Sponsors and Funders
In Alberta, Climate Change Central operates the Car Heaven Call Centre and manages a series of regional partners including Calgary and Edmonton Transit, The Bike Shop and United Cycle. Vehicles donated to Car Heaven are recycled by the Pick N' Pull Group and other participating AARDA recyclers.
Program launched in October 2003 |
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In the Atlantic Provinces, the Canadian Diabetes Association assists with program delivery, and vehicles are picked up by members of the Automotive Recyclers Association in Atlantic Canada (ARAAC).
Program launched in March 2006 |
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In British Columbia, the Car Heaven Call Centre is operated through the BC Automotive Retailers Association. Members of B-CAR (The BC Automotive Recyclers) pick up donated vehicles.
Program launched September 2006 |
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| Formed in 1997 as an "association of associations", the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is the national voice of the automotive recycling industry, providing a forum for the channelling of information and addressing Canada wide concerns. |
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In Manitoba, the Canadian Diabetes Association assists with program delivery, and vehicles are picked up by members of the Automotive Recyclers of Manitoba (ARM).
Program launched in April 2007 |
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In Ontario, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) operates the Car Heaven Call Centre and auto recyclers who are members of OARA pick up donated vehicles.
Program launched in July 2000 |
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In Québec, the Canadian Diabetes Association assists with program delivery, and vehicles are picked up by members of the Association des Recycleurs de Piéces d'Autos et de Camions (ARPAC).
Program launched in July 2006 |
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In Saskatchewan, the Canadian Diabetes Association assists with program delivery, and vehicles are picked up by participating Car Heaven recyclers.
Program launched in July 2007 |
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| Bert and Mac's Source for sports |
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| AutoShare |
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| Calgary Alternative Transportaoin Co-operative (CATCO) |
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Much of an automobile is highly recyclable. By weight, 76% of an average automobile's content is recycled and directives in Europe are pushing vehicles to be 90% recyclable. Click to view the specific details.
If you have a car to donate, you can do it automatically by selecting Donate a Vehicle or by calling one of our local Car Heaven Call Centres:
Please note that Car Heaven covers cannot handle requests in some small communities. Speak to one of our Angels to confirm that we can handle your pick-up request.
Car Heaven aims to help Canadians reduce their personal impact on the environment by providing a better choice for their old, higher-polluting vehicle.For complete program details please visit www.carheaven.ca/legal
