Provide photocopies of the following:

• Class C Garage License from MTO OR
• Motor Vehicle Dealers D License from OMVIC
  • (Applicant must be compliant with the Highway Traffic Act and Motor Vehicle Dealers Act by holding EITHER or BOTH of the above licenses.)
• Municipal License
  • (This license must clearly show that your business is licensed in the municipality you operate in as an auto wrecking, auto salvage, auto recycling or equivalent designation. If your municipality does not require a license, you need to submit a letter from your municipality, on their letterhead, indicating that a license is not required but the business, identified as an auto salvage, auto wrecking, auto recycling or equivalent designation, is in compliance with local zoning and bylaws.)
• Federal Business Tax Number
• WSIB Number
• Proof of Liability Insurance
• ODP Card
• Waybills/Invoices showing disposal of: used oil, antifreeze, washer fluid, batteries, fuel, mercury switches

Provide colour photographs showing the following:

• Front of property
• Delivery vehicles
• Waste storage area
• Sales counter area
• Parts storage and racking area(s)
• Scrap vehicle storage
• Vehicle dismantling area
• Scrap tire storage
• Scrap battery storage
• Refrigerant recovery machine(s)

Provide the following completed documents::

• Memorandum of Understanding (see below)
• Criminal Background Check (Applicant is exempt from providing a Background Check if proof of valid D License is supplied.) You may obtain the Criminal Background Check from your local police service. The Criminal Background Check should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your name and that it contains a Criminal Background Check. It is NOT opened or seen by any Member or employee of OARA, it is only viewed by OARA’s solicitor. The Criminal Background Check should be dated within one month of the date of your Application.

Read and Agree to the following Standard Agreements

OARA Code of Ethics
As a condition of membership in the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), I agree:

• To respect the reputation, profile and status of OARA, and represent the association accordingly;
• To operate according to the ordinances, statutes and laws of the various jurisdictions;
• To promote the conservation of energy and the total utilization of our natural and manufactured resources;
• To minimize the reduction of usable automotive parts to scrap, as long as we believe there remains a reasonable potential of saving the energy it represents, by negating the need to manufacture a similar replacement part;
• To maintain a clean an non-polluting environment in and around our place(s) of business;
• To participate in the functions, activities, and programs of the Association, and where possible lend my/our business and professional expertise.

1. I have read and will abide by the OARA Code of Ethics.
2. I understand that participation in all vehicle donation/retirement programs operated by OARA are only available to new Direct Members of OARA in good standing upon successful completion of their CAREC Audit.
3. I understand that I will need to successfully pass (75% score) an audit to the Canadian Auto Recyclers’ Environmental Code before becoming a Direct Member, and I will maintain a successful audit score as defined by the Board of Directors.
4. I understand that terms and conditions on all payments to the Association are: Net 15 Days.
5. I am aware that a complete application consists of a: two (2) page application form; cheque for $700+hst; various supporting photocopies and photographs; successful CAREC Audit result; and a completed Background Check and Memorandum of Understanding.
6. I hereby consent to the release of the above information and specifically authorize OARA to receive the above information for purposes of evaluation of this membership application.

Applications missing information or missing payment will not be considered until all information is submitted.

Make cheque payable in full to OARA. Submit ALL supporting documents to OARA:

134 Langarth Street E, London ON N6C 1Z5

Memorandum of Understanding

Record Police Clearance

I, the undersigned, and an applicant for membership with Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (hereinafter referred to as “OARA”) do herewith and hereby agree as follows:

1. I am filing this Memorandum of Understanding, duly signed by myself and dated, in accordance with the application procedures set out by OARA for membership in OARA. I am filing this Memorandum of Understanding and filing the enclosed Criminal Background Check voluntarily.
2. I agree that OARA may forward this Memorandum of Understanding to its solicitor, together with my Criminal Background Check.
3. I further agree that upon receipt the solicitor for OARA is hereby authorized to open the sealed Criminal Background Check which accompanies this Memorandum of Understanding and to review my Criminal Background Check for purposes of determining my eligibility for membership in OARA.
4. I agree that the solicitor may maintain the Criminal Background Check on file indefinitely.
5. In the event that I am convicted of any violation under Provincial or Federal legislation I agree to immediately notify OARA of the details of any such conviction and I recognize that having been convicted may affect my ongoing eligibility for membership in OARA.
6. I acknowledge that the decision as to eligibility for membership in OARA is entirely the purview and responsibility of OARA.
7. I further agree to obtain another Criminal Background Check every five years and to submit a copy of the said Criminal Background Check to the Secretary of OARA at least once every five years in order to maintain my membership.