Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. engages in the selling and recycling of household appliances in North America. The firm sells household appliances in the U.S. through its chain of retail stores operating under the name ApplianceSmart. It operates through Retail and Recycling segments. The Retail segment is comprised of sales generated through its ApplianceSmart stores. The Recycling segment includes all fees charged for collecting, recycling, and installing appliances for utilities. The company was founded by Edward R. Cameron in 1976 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.