Exhibit 21.1

Subsidiaries of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.

Name
Jurisdiction of Incorporation
ApplianceSmart, Inc.
Minnesota
ARCA Recycling, Inc
California
ARCA Canada Inc
Ontario, Canada
ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC
Minnesota

ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC is a joint venture between the Company and 4301 Operations, LLC. The Company owns a 50% interest in the entity.

All other subsidiaries are 100% owned by the Company.