Indiana Auto Recycler Receives Environmental Certificate from State

Adkins Inc., an automobile salvage and recycling facility located in Martinsville, Ind., has been inducted into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) “Indiana Clean Yard” environmental program.

IDEM has worked with the Automotive Recyclers of Indiana Inc. (ARI) to develop the recognition program to reward auto salvage yard operators that meet certain requirements.

"I am pleased to see companies like Adkins, Inc. help lead the industry down a better path," says Thomas Easterly, IDEM commissioner. "This is a great example of how we can work with a particular business sector and help them find ways to improve their processes while protecting Hoosiers and our environment."

In a release issued by the IDEM, Mark Kendall, Adkins’ president, says, "I'm proud of our employees for achieving this award. We appreciate the advice and assistance we received from IDEM staff, the efforts of Jay Steinway, who heads our environmental compliance, and Blake Wilson, our consulting environmental engineer from Shrews berry Associates. Adkins' employees are working hard to maintain our commitment to doing things right and being a good corporate citizen."