Report an illegal operator - Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks requires all individuals and businesses that process more than two end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) to register on the Environmental Activities Sector Registry (EASR) as an ELV Waste Disposal Site, and to meet the Operating Standards including in the Regulations.

You can look HERE to see if a business is registered.

If the business is not listed, you can report information to OARA and we will confidentially submit to the Ministry. An alternative is to submit directly to the Ministry here – https://report-pollution.ene.gov.on.ca

Confidential Illegal Operator Submission Form

"*" indicates required fields

Name of company or individual you want to report*

Enter as much information you have about the company name or individuals you believe to be operating as an illegal operator.

Company Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

The Ministry only investigates operators with physical locations.

Phone

Website

Copy of any ads, business cards or signage

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Advertising as an auto recycler or advertising auto recycling services is one of the key indicators the Ministry looks for.

Enter your email address or phone # if you would like a response

Many towns, cities and regions have salvage/auto wrecking licenses and requirements, so you can check locally to see if the activity is properly located and operating to local standards.