Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) provides turnkey appliance replacement, retirement and recycling services to support the energy efficiency initiatives of electric utilities, municipalities and retailers throughout North America.

ARCA also owns and operates ApplianceSmart factory outlets for new special-buy major appliances in Minnesota, Ohio, Georgia and Texas.

Founded in 1976, ARCA has been a pioneer in developing environmentally sound technology and processes that minimize the negative impact that appliance disposal can have on the earth’s natural resources. Since 1989, ARCA has focused its recycling business on energy efficiency programs by serving more than 50 electric utilities throughout the United States and Canada.