Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Scrap Metal Recycling Services in Vancouver
North Star Metal Recycling has been a trusted leader in metal recycling since 1950, serving Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Our state-of-the-art facility features advanced equipment, including digital scales and forklifts, ensuring efficient processing for both residential and commercial clients. With over seven decades of experience, we specialize in recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, copper, aluminum, steel, and more, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Our teams expertise in handling demolition scrap, industrial waste, and household appliances has established us as a key player in reducing landfill waste and conserving natural resources.As members of the Recycling Council of British Columbia and the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, we uphold rigorous industry standards. Our commitment to transparency is reflected in our on-site weighing processes and competitive pricing based on fair market values. We also offer bulk recycling solutions and transportation services, making metal recycling accessible and profitable for our community.
Services
Metal Recycling
Copper Recycling
Aluminum Recycling
Steel Recycling
Battery Recycling
Brass Recycling
Car Recycling
Nickel Scrap Recycling
Wire Recycling
Scrap Metal Sales
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in metal recycling and processing.
- Our facility uses advanced equipment for accurate weighing and efficient processing.
- We offer competitive pricing based on current fair market values.
- Our team provides personalized service for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
- We prioritize environmental responsibility by reducing landfill waste and mining needs.
Services
Metal Recycling
North Star Metal Recycling processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including steel, copper, and aluminum, using advanced equipment to ensure efficient resource recovery. Our services cater to residential, commercial, and industrial clients, reducing landfill waste while offering competitive pricing. By recycling metals, we conserve energy and minimize the environmental impact of mining operations.
Copper Recycling
We specialize in recycling copper wiring, pipes, and industrial scrap, leveraging coppers high recyclability to create sustainable solutions. Our facility grades and processes copper to maintain its quality for reuse in electronics, construction, and manufacturing. Recycling copper reduces mining demands and supports cost-effective material sourcing for businesses.
Battery Recycling
Our battery recycling service safely handles lead-acid and lithium batteries, neutralizing hazardous materials to prevent environmental contamination. By crushing and processing batteries, we recover valuable metals like nickel and cadmium while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This service helps businesses reduce landfill contributions and promote circular resource use.
Aluminum Recycling
We recycle aluminum cans, siding, and industrial scrap, utilizing energy-efficient processes that save 95% of the energy required for primary production. Our facility sorts and processes aluminum into reusable forms, supporting industries like automotive and construction while reducing bauxite minings ecological footprint.
Car Recycling
Our car recycling service dismantles and processes end-of-life vehicles, recovering metals like steel and aluminum while safely handling hazardous components. This process diverts waste from landfills, reduces mining needs, and provides cost-effective materials for manufacturing. We serve both individual and commercial clients across Metro Vancouver.
Questions
What types of metals do you recycle?
We accept ferrous metals like steel and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, brass, nickel, and stainless steel, as well as batteries and car parts.
Do you offer bulk recycling services?
Yes, we provide roll-off containers and trucking services for high-volume clients, including industrial and commercial businesses.
How are prices determined for scrap metal?
Prices are based on current market values and precise digital scale measurements conducted on-site for transparency.
Are there items you do not accept?
We do not recycle televisions, computers, vehicles, bicycles, or appliances containing Freon gas.
What are your operating hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Reviews (7)
Adam Wachtel
Dec 01, 2021
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I have never sold scrap metal before and the team at North Star took the time to explain the process. Great service, fair pricing, highly recommended, and will definitely come back again.
Brad Anderson
Nov 17, 2021
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Quick, easy and efficient. The boys helped me unload the copper from my truck onto the scale and I had cash in my hand in under 10 minutes. Good prices and a great experience. Ill definitely be bringing my scrap to North Star from now on.
Skellywag Rock
Sep 17, 2021
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Excellent guys here. Helpful crew and great prices! Nice little yard right in the belly on the beast.
Bilal Saghir
Dec 05, 2020
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Indeed very rude and full of arrogance, definitely first impression lasts, wont recommend to anyone especially the sales rep get another job if you can't deal with public
Sam Hodges
Nov 29, 2020
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We found the place to be super helpful with sorting our material. The staff brought us containers and showed us what to do. We called around and their prices were as good or better than some other places. Would recommend
Khat Vesal
Jul 06, 2020
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Would recommend! Adam was great to deal with, crew was awesome and helpful. And on time. Flexible scheduling for pick ups was a bonus while living downtown. Thanks guys!
Mike
Jun 07, 2020
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These are the friendliest most professional guys in Vancouver. Prices are fair but above that, always awesome customer service
