Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc. appointed Timothy M. Matula to serve as a director of the company. His term of office will continue until the next annual meeting of shareholders. The appointment of Mr. Matula increases the size of the Board to four members. Mr. Matula was also appointed to the Audit Committee. He is considered an independent director and an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Matula, is an independent consultant and advises a number of different companies. He has over 15 years’ experience working in Asia with privately held and publicly-held traded companies. He has a broad range of business experience, investors’ relations and finance.