1. Duane T. Johnson University of Alabama djohnson@coe.eng.ua.edu 205-348-8402 Duane T. Johnson University of Alabama djohnson@coe.eng.ua.edu 205-348-8402

2. Addition of automotive plants in the Southeast has exploded in the last two decades Mercedes Benz Honda Hyundai Toyota Automotive plants have attracted over 200 automotive suppliers to Alabama alone Created a dramatic shift in the regional waste handling needs Types and quantity of waste Transportation of waste Addition of automotive plants in the Southeast has exploded in the last two decades Mercedes Benz Honda Hyundai Toyota Automotive plants have attracted over 200 automotive suppliers to Alabama alone Created a dramatic shift in the regional waste handling needs Types and quantity of waste Transportation of waste

3. Develop a Regional Recycling Center that: Addresses the recycling needs of local automotive industries Develops environmentally friendly processes that reduce automotive wastes, and produces resalable goods Identifies and addresses environmental justice issues Creates new jobs, preferably in economically disadvantaged areas Develop a Regional Recycling Center that: Addresses the recycling needs of local automotive industries Develops environmentally friendly processes that reduce automotive wastes, and produces resalable goods Identifies and addresses environmental justice issues Creates new jobs, preferably in economically disadvantaged areas

4. (1)Identify core constituents and potential companies Automotive Manufacturers Automotive Suppliers Recycling Companies (2)Identify types and quantities of materials to recycle Steel Plastics Glass Paint Sludge Oil (3)Economic Feasibility Study (1)Identify core constituents and potential companies Automotive Manufacturers Automotive Suppliers Recycling Companies (2)Identify types and quantities of materials to recycle Steel Plastics Glass Paint Sludge Oil (3)Economic Feasibility Study

5. (4)Identify existing technologies and companies that can handle recycling needs (5)Identify existing markets for recycled goods Cast recycled steel Paint sludge to sealants (6)Plant Location Transportation and logistics issues Workforce availability and job training Economic and environmental impact (7)Identify new recycled goods and markets (4)Identify existing technologies and companies that can handle recycling needs (5)Identify existing markets for recycled goods Cast recycled steel Paint sludge to sealants (6)Plant Location Transportation and logistics issues Workforce availability and job training Economic and environmental impact (7)Identify new recycled goods and markets

6. Create a partnership between industry, university, and government Coordinated research effort between college of engineering, college of business, local environmental firms, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and recycling companies Create a partnership between industry, university, and government Coordinated research effort between college of engineering, college of business, local environmental firms, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and recycling companies