Recycle Today for a Greener Tomorrow
At North Star Metal Recycling, we are committed to providing a comprehensive range of metal recycling services to individuals, contractors, and businesses in the region. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as the premier metal recycling facility in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia.
Our Services
Our metal recycling facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to efficiently sort, process, and recycle a wide variety of metals. Our services include:
- Scrap Metal Recycling: We accept all types of scrap metal, from household appliances to industrial machinery, and recycle them to create new products.
+ Appliances: We recycle household appliances such as washers, dryers, and stoves.
+ Demolition & Industrial Scrap Metal: We accept metal scraps from demolition projects, including iron rods, steel beams, and other industrial scrap metal.
+ Wiring: We recycle copper wiring by stripping the insulation and creating copper ore.
+ Batteries: We recycle car batteries by crushing the battery and neutralizing the acid.
+ Radiators: We purchase radiators from automobiles, even if they no longer work.
+ Ferrous Metals: We accept all loose iron and steel metal.
+ Non-Ferrous Metals: We recycle metals such as aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, and tin.
Our Metal Recycling Process
Our recycling process is designed to conserve resources and reduce waste. We use precise digital scales to determine the weight of the metal, and then sort and process it. The metal is then stripped, chopped, or cut down to its raw form before being smelted and poured into molds to create new products.
What We Buy
We specialize in recycling non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, and zinc. We also purchase common items like pipe, sheet metal, chain, steel flat bar, and more.
What We Sell
Our inventory includes a range of products, including pipe, sheet metal, chain, steel flat bar, and more.
Benefits of Our Metal Recycling Services
- Reduces Mining Emissions: By reusing and recycling existing metals, we can halt the need for dangerous mining operations and help prevent pollution.
- Slows the Need for Landfills: Recycling your scrap metal prevents it from ending up in landfills, which can release harmful chemicals into the air and water.
- Creates an Industry: The scrap metal recycling industry creates jobs and has a positive economic impact on local communities.
Get Started
Contact North Star Metal Recycling today to learn more about our services and how we can help you recycle your scrap metal. Visit our website for a free quote and discover the benefits of recycling your scrap metal.
Contact Us
1159 Franklin St. Vancouver, BC V6A 1J3
Phone: 604-254-2734
Fax: 604-569-1205
Email: admin@northstarmetalrecycling.com
Email: afolk@northstarmetalrecycling.com
Overall Experience
The majority of customers have had a positive experience at NorthStar Metal Recycling, praising the friendly and helpful staff, top-tier rates, and efficient process.
Praises for the Staff and Rates
Many reviewers have complimented the staff for being friendly, helpful, and efficient, making the recycling process quick and easy. The rates offered by NorthStar Metal Recycling have also been praised for being the best in the area.
Location and Convenience
Some customers have mentioned that the location is a bit out of the way, but the excellent service and rates make it worth the trip.
Negative Experiences
Unfortunately, some customers have had negative experiences, including accusations of being scammed, being given incorrect weights, and poor treatment by certain staff members.
Issues with Scaling and Receipts
A few reviewers have mentioned issues with the scaling process, including not being given receipts or proof of weight, and being paid for less weight than what was brought in.
Rude Staff Members
Some customers have encountered rude and unprofessional staff members, including one reviewer who reported being threatened and yelled at by a staff member.
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