Discover the Power of Auto Recycling and Used Parts
As featured on All Access with Andy Garcia, United Recyclers Group (URG) is leading a movement to change how America thinks about used auto parts, showing that recycled parts are not junk, but genuine OEM parts that save you money and protect the planet.
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For decades, the word junkyard brought to mind piles of old cars and rusted parts. But today’s automotive recyclers are a far cry from that image.
Modern recyclers are clean, data-driven operations using technology to safely remove, test, and resell quality parts that already exist, keeping them out of landfills and in circulation.
BY REUSING ORIGINAL PARTS, TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE:
85M
BARRELS OF OIL PER YEAR
25M
TONS OF MATERIAL GOING TO LANDFILL
140K
INDUSTRY RELATED JOBSThe Smarter Choice
When your car needs a repair, you have a choice.
Recycled Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are genuine parts made by the same manufacturer as your vehicle, just taken from cars that are no longer on the road.
They fit perfectly, perform reliably, and cost 20–80% less than new parts.
QUICK STATS:
EVERYONE BENEFITS FROM CHOOSING USED AUTO PARTS
CONSUMERS
Get your car repaired faster and cheaper, with genuine parts.
REPAIR SHOPS
Access quality OEM parts locally and reduce delays.
INSURERS
Lower total-loss payouts and keep customers happy.
THE PLANET
Cut emissions, waste, and the demand for new manufacturing.“Everyone wins when we reuse OEM parts, consumers save money, repairers get access faster, insurers cut costs, and the planet breathes easier.”
WHO WE ARE
Built by Recyclers. For Recyclers.
Founded in 1995 by a small group of recyclers who wanted better tools for their businesses, URG has grown into a network of over 750 professional recyclers across North America, processing 43+ million parts every year.
Together, we’re driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in an industry that’s reshaping how the world thinks about vehicle repair.
From EV battery recycling to AI-powered part-matching tools, URG is investing in technology and training to prepare recyclers and consumers, for the future of automotive repair.
Through education, advocacy, and community programs like our URG Scholarship Foundation, we’re helping the next generation build smarter, greener businesses.
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