 About the Program
The Car Heaven program was launched by Summerhill Impact in July 2000 to accelerate the retirement of old, higher-polluting vehicles and to ensure that vehicles are recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.
To date, Car Heaven has successfully engaged tens of thousands of drivers across Canada to retire their old clunkers. 90,412 vehicles have gone through the program. In addition to the reduction of thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gases, carbon monoxide (CO), and smog-causing emissions, Car Heaven has also raised over $3 million for affiliated charities across Canada.
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Federal Environment Minister John Baird, checking out Car Heaven at the Green Living show with Stephanie and Ian from Summerhill Impact. |
Car Heaven was first launched in the Greater Toronto Area, with help from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s Drive Clean Office and the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association in 2000 and expanded across Ontario in 2001. In 2004, Car Heaven was launched in Calgary and Edmonton, and in 2005 the program grew to Vancouver. In 2006 Car Heaven expanded to the Atlantic Provinces, Québec and the Vancouver program is now across British Columbia. Manitoba and Saskatchewan joined in 2007, making Car Heaven available to Canadians in all provinces. View a full list of our sponsors and funders who make this program possible.
Car Heaven aims to help Canadians reduce their personal impact on the environment by providing a better choice for their old, higher-polluting vehicle.
• Why should I recycle my old car?
• How does my old car get recycled?
• Frequently Asked Questions |
