ARCA Recycling, a Subsidiary of JanOne Inc., Opens New Pennsauken, NJ, Recycling Center, Launches New Recycling Programs

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ARCA Recycling, a subsidiary of JanOne, has opened a new appliance recycling center in Pennsauken, New Jersey. This center will process appliances from new programs with electric utilities, aiming to recycle approximately 17,000 refrigerators and freezers annually. The initiative supports energy efficiency programs and is expected to divert over 800 tons of materials from landfills while minimizing ozone-depleting emissions. ARCA Recycling is the largest executor of appliance recycling services in North America, operating more than 90 utility-sponsored programs.

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• New recycling center in Pennsauken, NJ supports utility energy efficiency programs.
• Approximately 17,000 refrigerators and freezers to be recycled annually.
• Prevents over 800 tons of materials from entering landfills.
• Contributes to reducing emissions from ozone-depleting substances.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCA Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of JanOne Inc. (NASDAQ: JAN), opened a new appliance recycling center last month in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The center will process appliances collected through new programs with multiple electric utilities in the state.

These new programs, launched in the second and third quarters of 2021, are the result of multi-year contracts signed by ARCA Recycling to provide appliance recycling services as a part of utility energy efficiency programs. The new programs will result in approximately 17,000 refrigerator and freezers recycled annually, keeping over 800 tons of metal, glass and plastic out of landfills and reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances found in refrigerants and foam insulation.

The Pennsauken recycling center will support U.S. EPA Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) compliant appliance recycling processes designed to ensure that all appliances are fully de-manufactured, stripped of hazardous materials, and disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

ARCA Recycling is the largest implementer of appliance recycling programs in North America, with over 90 utility-sponsored programs in operation. To learn more about ARCA Recycling's capabilities around appliance recycling, income-qualified appliance replacement, and direct install programs, please contact the company's business development team at sales@arcainc.com.

Contact:

Laura Berendts

Director of Marketing

ARCA Recycling, Inc.

Tel: 952-930-9000

Email: lberendts@arcainc.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of the new recycling center opened by JanOne?

The new recycling center enhances appliance recycling capabilities and supports energy efficiency programs in New Jersey.

How many refrigerators and freezers will the Pennsauken recycling center process annually?

The center will process approximately 17,000 refrigerators and freezers each year.

What environmental benefits does the new recycling center offer?

It will keep over 800 tons of materials out of landfills and help reduce harmful emissions from refrigerants.

How many utility-sponsored programs does ARCA Recycling operate?

ARCA Recycling operates over 90 utility-sponsored recycling programs across North America.

When were the new recycling programs launched?

The new recycling programs were launched in the second and third quarters of 2021.