ARCA Press Release

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Results on
Monday, November 4, 2013
October 23, 2013
Minneapolis, MN

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI) today announced that it will report third quarter and year-to-date financial results for the period ended September 28, 2013, after the market closes on November 4, 2013.

The Company will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, to discuss its third quarter financial results. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number ten minutes prior to the scheduled time: 800-406-5162.

A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at www.ARCAInc.com approximately 24-48 hours after the completion of the call.

About ARCA

ARCA's three business components are uniquely positioned in the industry to work together to provide a full array of appliance-related services. ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC employs advanced technology to refine traditional appliance recycling techniques to achieve optimal revenue-generating and environmental benefits. ARCA is also the exclusive North American distributor for UNTHA Recycling Technology (URT), one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced refrigerator recycling systems and recycling facilities for electrical household appliances and electronic scrap. ARCA's regional centers process appliances at end of life to remove environmentally damaging substances and produce material byproducts for recycling for over 150 utilities in the U.S. and Canada. Eighteen company-owned stores under the name ApplianceSmart, Inc.® sell new appliances directly to consumers and provide affordable ENERGY STAR® options for energy efficiency appliance replacement programs.

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's future success. 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'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.


                                                                                         FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
                                                                                         Edward R. (Jack) Cameron, CEO
                                                                                         (952) 930-9000



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