Westcan Recyclers Ltd

Westcan Recyclers is one of Western Canada’s largest scrap metal recyclers, processors and brokers, with locations in Central and Southern Alberta.
Founded on the principles of quality, honesty and versatility, Westcan’s experienced and efficient staff deliver a full spectrum of recycling services to all of its clients.

Who We Are

Westcan Recyclers is one of Western Canada’s largest scrap metal recyclers, processors and brokers, with locations in Central and Southern Alberta. Established in 1991, Westcan is a family owned and operated business, with many ties to the community in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Founded on the principles of quality, honesty, integrity and versatility, Westcan has grown to be one of the most trusted names in the scrap metal recycling industry. We are one of the leading brokers and processors of scrap metals in Alberta.
Always going above and beyond industry standards, Westcan is a result orientated company which has set itself apart as one of the most efficient and cost effective metal recycling companies in Western Canada. Delivering outstanding service and a full range of metal recycling solutions is what makes Westcan Recyclers stand out amongst its peers.

What We Do
Combining the years of experience of our staff with the latest, most efficient, environmentally friendly technologies and cutting edge equipment, Westcan Recyclers delivers a full spectrum of recycling services to all of its clients. Our services range from demolition services to industrial and individual clients. We can also take care of all of your bin requirements, with our extensive array of bin types and sizes.Westcan is also proud to introduce it's newest service, 'The Steel Centre.' Carrying a wide variety of reusable, surplus and new steel, we are able to meet the demands of industrial clients and hobbyists alike. The Steel Centre carries a large inventory of steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metal products. No order is too large or too small!

Commitment
Westcan Recyclers is committed to significantly reducing the environmental impact caused by the steel and manufacturing industries. The steel industry is presently working near its productive capacity and has the potential to grow at an accelerated pace. This is due to the continuity of developmental projects around the world and resulting in the manufacturing sectors use of steel as one of their primary inputs.
The recycling of scrap steel and other metals by Westcan Recyclers conserves our natural resources, reduces mineral extraction, allows metal to be reused in the manufacturing industry, reduces landfill waste and it saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
At Westcan, we are committed to continuously improve production to enhance our efficiency and the quality of our product while minimizing the impact of our operation on the environment. We are an innovative and responsive company; utilizing the latest technologies in metal recycling to make our metal management system the most efficient, safe, and environmentally-friendly that it can be.

 Services

Brokerage Services
Westcan Recyclers is part of a vast network of suppliers of scrap metal and users of recyclable materials. This network provides our suppliers and customers access to exclusive brokering services all over the world. As a result of nearly 20 years in the industry, Westcan representatives have solid relationships with users of recycled metal – allowing materials to be collected from locations around the world, then processed at one of several conveniently located network partner locations.

Industrial Demolition Services
Demolition: Commercial—Industrial—Construction
Westcan Recyclers offers complete demolition services for commercial, industrial and construction customers. We provide evaluation and project consultations to ensure an efficient and cost effective demolition. We have the qualifications, professionalism and equipment to handle all your demolition needs.
Demolition Safety
Westcan Recyclers top priority is the safety of all personnel directly and indirectly involved within the demolition area. Detailed planning for a demolition is the most important part of a successful project, we are an experienced team competent in all aspects of the demolition industry and we ensure that all measures are taken to perform the job safely.

Railroad Services
Westcan Recyclers is proud to possess a rail spur with a 7 car capacity, providing us with our own rail transportation to move products across North America. This gives Westcan greater access to worldwide markets for material distribution, as well as a more cost effective method of transportation. These cost savings are passed on to our valued customers.

Environmental Policy Principles

• Westcan should conduct its operations and seek to positively influence our workers, so as to minimize negative impacts on the environment and conserve natural resources.
• Westcan workers have a right to a safe and healthy environment. Individuals are encouraged to achieve a high degree of environmental awareness and to contribute to the maintenance of such an environment.
• Westcan has a responsibility, as a corporate citizen, to participate in the environmental decision-making processes and initiatives of its regional community and to contribute in this way to the stewardship of the regional environment.
• This policy will be reviewed annually by Management and staff.