Rhode Island Auto Recycler Receives Prestigious John H. Chafee Conservation Award

Fairfax , Virginia – Bill’s Auto Parts, a Cumberland, RI automotive recycling facility has been awarded the prestigious Senator John H. Chafee Conservation Award by the Environment Council of Rhode Island. The Environment Council of Rhode Island is a coalition of more than forty environmentally conscientious organizations, and the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. The award was developed by the Council as a means of honoring the late senator and former governor for his efforts to preserve, protect, rehabilitate and restore the natural environment.

Presented annually to companies, organizations, educational institutions and municipal agencies who complete conservation projects or create conservation programs that may become models for other locales, the Council hopes to encourage others to engage in similar practices that will provide significant benefits to the citizenry, community, environment and natural resources of the state, nation and world. Senator Lincoln Chafee, son of the late senator and governor, will present the awards to the Council winners.

Bill’s Auto Parts is a Cumberland, RI fixture. Since 1932 Bill’s has been dismantling end-of-life vehicles and selling used OE (Original Equipment) parts to the public, repair facilities and collision repair businesses. A member of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) since 1993, a trade association representing the interest of the automotive recycling industry worldwide, Bill’s is also a Certified Auto Recycler (CAR) and the only Certified Auto Recycler in Rhode Island. Certified Auto Recyclers undergo a rigorous certification process, have to re-certify every three years and must adhere to higher standards of general business practices; properly adhere to best practice standards in the handling or all fluids, cores, tires and hazardous materials from automobiles; maintain high safety standards for the protection and benefit of its employees and must be properly licensed and comply with all regulatory requirements.

The leadership, management, systems and procedures of Bill’s Auto Parts have become a model for other recycling facilities. Paul F. D’Adamo, President of Bill’s Auto Parts, said, “we, at Bill’s, are thrilled and delighted to receive this very prestigious award. It is recognition of the quality of work we do at Bill’s and acknowledgement of our concern to preserve our natural resources, protect our environment and provide a service to the public. It validates our belief in responsible business behavior. The Bill’s Auto Parts family is honored to be recognized by the Environment Council of Rhode Island.”

Founded in 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of automotive parts, and the proper disposal of inoperable motor vehicles and their hazardous fluids. With programs such as the Certified Auto Recycler program, and other partnerships with automotive manufacturers, automotive recycling will continue to provide consumers with quality, low cost alternatives for vehicle replacement parts, while preserving natural resources and our environment for tomorrow.

To learn more about the Automotive Recyclers Association, visit ARA’s Home page at www.a-r-a.org or call (703) 385-1001.

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