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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-08-013902
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080227
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080229
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080228

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000862861
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT STORES [5700]
		IRS NUMBER:				411454591
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0103

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-19621
		FILM NUMBER:		08652400

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7400 EXCELSIOR BLVD
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55426-4502
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6129309000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7400 EXCELSIOR BLVD
		CITY:			NINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			554264517
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="5" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold;">FORM&nbsp;8-K</font></b></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;">CURRENT REPORT</font></b></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

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  of Report (Date of earliest event reported)</font></p>
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  <p style="color:black;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="2" color="black" face="Times New Roman" style="color:windowtext;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">February&nbsp;27, 2008</font></b></p>
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Centers of America,&nbsp;Inc.</font></b></p>

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  Blvd., Minneapolis, MN</font></b></p>
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report.)</font></p>

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registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>

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material pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS
  OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 47.25pt;text-indent:-29.25pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">On February&nbsp;27, 2008</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">, Appliance
Recycling Centers of America,&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI)&#160; announced that Thomas F. Hunt has been
appointed as an independent member of the company&#146;s Board of Directors. He
fills a new position on the board and will initially serve until the next
election of directors, which will be held at the company&#146;s annual meeting of
shareholders on May&nbsp;1, 2008. With this appointment, the company has
regained compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules&nbsp;4350(c)&nbsp;and (d),
which require that the company&#146;s Board of Directors consist of a majority of
independent directors and that its audit committee have at least three
independent directors.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 47.25pt;text-indent:-29.25pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">On February&nbsp;27, 2008, Appliance
Recycling Centers of America,&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI)&#160; announced that it has hired Peter Hausback
for the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">A copy of the press
release announcing the election of Mr.&nbsp;Hunt as a director and the hiring
of Mr.&nbsp;Hausback are furnished as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 to this Current Report
on Form&nbsp;8-K.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Exhibits</font></p>

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  </td>
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  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
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  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
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  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Description</font></b></p>
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  </td>
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  </td>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">News
  Release dated February&nbsp;27, 200</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">News Release dated
  February&nbsp;27, 2008</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">APPLIANCE RECYCLING
  CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Date: February&nbsp;29,
  2008.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">/s/ Patrick J. Winters</font></p>
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  </td>
  <td width="50%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:50.0%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Patrick J. Winters,
  Controller</font></p>
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99.1</font></b></p>

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  Recycling Centers of America,&nbsp;Inc.<br>
  </font></b><b><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">7400 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis MN 55426
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) Announces Appointment of Thomas
Hunt to the Board of Directors; New Board Composition Results in Compliance
with Nasdaq Listing Requirements</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Minneapolis, MN&#151;February&nbsp;27, 2008&#151;</font></b><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Appliance
Recycling Centers of America,&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI) today announced that
Thomas F. Hunt has been appointed as an independent member of the company&#146;s
Board of Directors. He fills a new position on the board and will initially
serve until the next election of directors, which will be held at the company&#146;s
annual meeting of shareholders on May&nbsp;1, 2008. Mr.&nbsp;Hunt joins current
directors Duane S. Carlson, Albin (Al) S. Dubiak, Morgan Wolf and Edward R.
(Jack) Cameron, ARCA&#146;s president and CEO, to compose the five-member board.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">With
this appointment, the company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules&nbsp;4350(c)&nbsp;and
(d), which require that the company&#146;s Board of Directors consist of a majority
of independent directors and that its audit committee have at least three
independent directors.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">In
addition to being an independent member of the Board of Directors, Mr.&nbsp;Hunt
will also serve on the audit and compensation committees.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#147;We
are very excited to have Tom join the ARCA board and look forward to working
with him in the future,&#148; commented Edward R. (Jack) Cameron, President and
Chief Executive Officer. &#147;Tom&#146;s extensive professional experience and financial
expertise will be incredibly valuable as </font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">we
continue to manage our growth, seize new opportunities and comply with the
requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.&#148;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Mr.&nbsp;Hunt brings a wide breadth of experience and talent to the
company. He was the former president of Medallion Capital,&nbsp;Inc. and
Control Data Community Ventures Fund,&nbsp;Inc. (&#147;CDCVFI&#148;&#147;), Medallion Capital&#146;s
predecessor. He began his career as an attorney and subsequently became legal
counsel for Control Data&#146;s venture capital group. Mr.&nbsp;Hunt has been
involved in over 100 venture capital investments and has served on the board of
directors of various private and public companies. He has undergraduate and law
degrees from the University of Tulsa.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">About ARCA</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">ARCA
is one of the nation&#146;s largest recyclers of major household appliances for the
energy conservation programs of electric utilities. Through its ApplianceSmart
operation, ARCA is also one of the nation&#146;s leading retailers of special-buy
household appliances, primarily those manufactured by Maytag, GE, Frigidaire
and Whirlpool. These special-buy appliances, which include close-outs, factory
overruns and scratch-and-dent units, typically are not integrated into
manufacturers&#146; normal distribution channels. ApplianceSmart sells these
virtually new appliances at a discount to full retail, offers a 100% money-back
guarantee and provides warranties on parts and labor. As of February&nbsp;2008,
ApplianceSmart was operating fifteen factory outlets: five in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul market; four in the Columbus, Ohio, market; four in the
Atlanta market; and two in San Antonio, Texas</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This
press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as
defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements regarding ARCA&#146;s future success and Mr.&nbsp;Hunt&#146;s contribution to
the company&#146;s organization. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic
conditions, competition in the retail and recycling industries and regulatory risks.
Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are
described in ARCA&#146;s periodic reports filed </font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other risks may be detailed from time
to time in reports to be filed with the SEC.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Visit
our web sites at </font><font face="Times New Roman">www.arcainc.com</font><font face="Times New Roman">
and </font><font face="Times New Roman">www.appliancesmart.com</font></p>

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  CONTACT:</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Edward R. (Jack)
  Cameron</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Peter
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(952) 930-9000</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Appliance Recycling Centers of America Announces<br>
Peter Hausback as Executive Vice President and CFO</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Minneapolis,
MN&#151;February&nbsp;27, 2008&#151;</font></b><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Appliance Recycling Centers
of America,&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI) today announced that it has hired Peter
Hausback for the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Hausback
will oversee finance, investor relations, human resources, information systems
and strategic planning. Along with his financial oversight duties, Hausback
holds responsibility for directing all aspects of ARCA&#146;s utilities management,
including the operations of the company&#146;s satellite facilities.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Hausback brings forth 25 years of experience in
capital formation, financing, strategic planning, investor relations, and SEC
reporting, along with significant Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience. </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Hausback has a
strong track record as a leader in corporate development and finance with
various companies in the retail industry, most recently as Chief Financial
Officer of Granite City Food&nbsp;&amp; Brewery. Early in his career he worked
for the international accounting firm of Price Waterhouse. Mr.&nbsp;Hausback is
a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#147;Now
that we are reaching various new levels as a middle market company, Peter
Hausback adds a strong level of experience to our existing team of
professionals to support the continued long-term growth of ARCA.&nbsp;His new
position with us reflects the outstanding skills and depth of expertise he has
established through 25 years of experience in executive financial management
and operations. His knowledge will contribute immediately to ARCA&#146;s success,&#148;
commented Edward (Jack) Cameron, president and CEO.</font></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">About ARCA</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">ARCA
is one of the nation&#146;s largest recyclers of major household appliances for the
energy conservation programs of electric utilities. Through its ApplianceSmart
operation, ARCA is also one of the nation&#146;s leading retailers of special-buy
household appliances, primarily those manufactured by Maytag, GE, Frigidaire
and Whirlpool. These special-buy appliances, which include close-outs, factory
overruns and scratch-and-dent units, typically are not integrated into
manufacturers&#146; normal distribution channels. ApplianceSmart sells these
virtually new appliances at a discount to full retail, offers a 100% money-back
guarantee and provides warranties on parts and labor. As of February&nbsp;2008,
ApplianceSmart was operating fifteen factory outlets: five in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul market; four in the Columbus, Ohio, market; four in the
Atlanta market; and two in San Antonio, Texas</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This
press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as
defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements regarding ARCA&#146;s future success and Mr.&nbsp;Hausback&#146;s contribution
to the company&#146;s organization. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic
conditions, competition in the retail and recycling industries and regulatory
risks. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ
are described in ARCA&#146;s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Other risks may be detailed from time to time in reports to be
filed with the SEC.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Visit
our web sites at www.arcainc.com and www.appliancesmart.com</font></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">5</font></p>

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