Take these two simple steps to enter the contest before it closes on November 20th, 2010!
Step one: Participate in Switch Out!
- Entrants must return two Switch Out collection pails containing automotive mercury switches before the contest ends
Step two: Send us your thoughts!
- Entrants must also complete and return the following entry ballot to the below address before the contest ends
Bonus: Any business that exceeds their 2009 collection result will automatically receive a second contest entry!
Download the contest entry form
2009 Contest Results
Congratulations Winners!
Although every business that participates in Switch Out is a winner because of their dedication to the environment, these lucky few just won the 2009 Switch Out Contest!
The following winners were drawn randomly from a list of 152 hard-working participants who shipped at least two automotive mercury switch-containing pails back for recovery between January 1st 2009 and November 20thth 2009. Cumulatively the contest winners prevented over 2 kilograms of mercury from entering the environment over the last year.
Prize #1A1 Auto Salvage
of Penticton, BC
Prize #2Bickell Auto Parts
of Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Prize #3Powerhouse Automotive
of Cumberland, BC
Prize #4Arnprior/Ottawa Auto Parts
of Arnprior, ON
Prize #5Kingsville Auto and
Metal Recyclers
of Kingsville, BC
Prize #6Dharney's Salvage
Enterprizes
of Langley, BC
Prize #7Recyclage D'Auto
Ste-Sophie
of Ste-Sophie, QC
On behalf of the generous contest donors and the team here at Switch Out, thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners!
Grand Prize
The grand prize is media coverage generously donated by Media Matters Inc., the group that publishes Canadian Auto Recyclers and Collision Repair magazines. The winning business will be featured in an article in the 2010 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers Magazine. The article is worth more than $1,000, not to mention the added value of exposure in such a widely read publication.
Prize #2
Thanks to the generosity of Car-Part.com, the second lucky business to be drawn during the Switch Out contest will win two bar stools! These swivel stools have a Car-Part.com logo on the cushion top and make a great addition to any shop or office. Switch Out thanks Car-Part.com for their donation and for including mercury switch information in their products.
Prizes #3 & 4
Two lucky businesses will be looking stylish thanks to the generous donation of two leather jackets from Impact Auto Auctions. Switch Out thanks Impact Auto Auctions for donating these prizes and for supporting the recyclers who participate in Switch Out.
Prize #5
The fifth lucky Switch Out contest winner will receive a $50 Quick Pay Tim Card, generously donated by Tim Hortons.
Prizes #6 & 7
The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) has gone above and beyond their guidance role for the Switch Out advisory committee by generously donating two gift cards for $100 each to any Kelsey's, Milestones, Montana's, Swiss Chalet or Harveys location. Thanks to CARI for their wisdom and their generosity.
