Pull-A-Part and the Georgia Recycling Coalition Launch a Partnership to Promote Automobile Recycling and Reduce the Number of Junk Cars in the Metro Atlanta and Augusta Areas

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pull-A-Part, a Do-It-Yourself Used Auto Parts Retailer and purchaser of End of Life Vehicles ("Junk" Cars), announced a partnership today with the Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) to promote the recycling of older cars in the Metro Atlanta and Augusta areas. Pull-A-Part will donate funds to the Georgia Recycling Coalition and the local recycling program members, including Keep Atlanta Beautiful, Keep DeKalb Beautiful, Keep East Point Beautiful, Keep Forest Park Beautiful, Keep Roswell Beautiful, Keep Columbia County Beautiful, and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful for every vehicle sold through their promotion of this program.  Residents in these areas can contact Pull-A-Part at (888) 237-7198 if they wish to sell their old junk cars for cash, which includes free vehicle pickup.

The donated funds will be used to help support local recycling and litter prevention programs throughout the state. "Pull-A-Part is excited to work with the Georgia Recycling Coalition to help remove and recycle "junk" cars from our neighborhood streets and yards," says Steve Levetan, Senior VP.  "We are committed to helping our communities stay cleaner and safer through our continued support of sustainable reuse and recycling practices."

"We're proud to partner with Pull-A-Part, a clear leader in the 'do-it-yourself' used auto parts industry," says Gloria Hardegree, Executive Director, Georgia Recycling Coalition. "Through this program we hope to keep communities clean while reducing the number of "junk" cars on the streets and in yards.  With Pull-A-Part funding cash incentives for each car purchased as a result of this program, we will be able to further support GRC's mission and our members."

This program kicks off today in recognition of America Recycles Day. For more information on how to sell your old car and help your community (free towing included), please contact Pull-A-Part at [email protected] or (888) 237-7198.

About Pull-A-Part LLC: As the premiere do-it-yourself used auto parts superstore, Pull-A-Part reduces the costs, hassles and headaches of finding quality used auto parts for less. Its lots are organized, well-tended and safe, with computerized inventory systems that allow customers to quickly select from more than 2000 cars and remove parts themselves thereby avoiding expensive labor costs and mark-ups.  Make sure to visit them at www.pullapart.com.

About GRC: The Georgia Recycling Coalition is the 501 c 3 state recycling organization in Georgia. Its mission is to promote & enhance waste reduction and recycling programs & activities in the state. It is comprised of members representing all sectors of the recycling industry. GRC was awarded the Recycling Coalition of the Year for 2008 by the National Recycling Coalition. Atlanta Magazine recognized the Georgia Recycling Coalition and its EcoVille website in the Best of Atlanta December 2009 issue for best Eco Service in its "Thrive" category.  In 2011, GRC celebrated its 20th Anniversary and in March 2012 was honored with the Green Reach Award by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in its 2012 Environmental Awards.  See  www.georgiarecycles.org for more GRC information.

SOURCE Pull-A-Part

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