Joseph & Company Inc

Our Approach

Joseph and Company is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the local community since its founding in the year 1880. Throughout our history, we have been committed to the core values of accountability, integrity, and respect. This, together with a strong reputation for fairness and personalized service, has allowed us to form strong relationships with our customers. Today, we are as determined as ever to becoming the most trusted name in the region’s scrap metal recycling and waste management industry.

Our Business

We recycle all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys, and pay top market prices for your materials. We also offer a full range of waste removal services. Our experience, equipment and capabilities allow us to offer efficient, flexible, and cost-effective solutions to your scrap metal or waste management needs.

Our Customers

We offer scrap metal recycling and waste management solutions to all types and sizes of operations from industrial, commercial, government, and not-for-profit organizations to tradespersons, dealers, and individual residents.

Your Benefits

• convenience
• cost savings
• peace-of-mind

History

Joseph and Company’s beginnings started in 1880 with the opening of a second hand store by John Lewis. By 1907 the business had expanded to two locations, one being run by him, the other by his wife. In 1910, Barney Joseph, having just emigrated from Poland, would buy the business from the Lewis’ and kept running it as a recycling and second hand store in the same location.

Joseph and Company then expand its recycling services to include paper, boxes, glove leather, bones and eventually ferrous and non ferrous metals. In 1971, they were recycling 150 tonnes of material per year from the box companies in the area.

Today, the company’s focus is on non-ferrous and ferrous recycling and waste management. And while we haven’t always been called Joseph and Company, our core values of honesty, trust and integrity and the spirit of recycling have always been a part of what we’ve stood for since 1880!

Mission and Values

Our mission is to create value for our customers by diverting as much non-waste material from the landfill as possible. We are always looking for new markets and constantly improving on our processes to provide our customers with the best value for their recyclables.

Our Values

The driving force behind everything we do starts with these three core values: accountability, integrity and respect.

Accountability: We take pride in what we do and stand by our actions.

Integrity: We play with all the cards on the table. When you work with us, everything will be laid out clearly and concisely so that you know exactly what you’re getting: the best service at the best price.

Respect: We respect and value each and every customer we see every day.

Ferrous Metals (Steel)

We service all sizes of companies from small independents to large industrial shops. From home appliances to millwright turnings, we buy it.

We can service your scrap metal needs!

We have the experience, knowledge and equipment to handle any kind of ferrous metal on the market. With an inventory of over 500 containers and bins of all sizes, we will be able to find the most efficient, effective and economical way to source your ferrous materials. Can’t get your material off-site? We also offer off-site processing of your scrap. Whatever your needs are, we will do our best to find the right solution to your challenge and settle your account in whatever way you choose. Our goal is to create sustainable value for business that helps your bottom line, not hinders it.

Our equipment includes:

• Roll-off trucks
• Lugger trucks
• Flat-bed trailers
• Roll-off containers
• Lugger containers
• Compactors
• 1-5yd self-dumping hoppers
• 5 yd Totes
• drums
• 80 foot scale for trucks/trailers
• Portable shear

Non Ferrous (Metals)

We accept all grades of non ferrous metals in any quantity. Our modern equipment and access to key markets here in Ontario, the US and abroad allows us to find a home for almost all types of metals, giving you the most value for your material. We buy:

Copper
Copper Wire
Stainless Steel
Brass
Aluminum
Lead
Alloys
Industrial and Automotive Batteries
Specialty Metals

Waste Management

Servicing the Waterloo region and beyond, our waste removal services are tailored to meet your business or personal needs.  Whether you require custom service, routine pick-ups or anywhere in between, we have the capabilities to meet your requirements.  Our focus is on the proper disposal of your waste to limit the amount of potentially harmful materials that end up in the landfill. We have the experience and a full range of box sizes and styles to handle all types of loads from roofing, construction and demolition, industrial, commercial and residential waste -- including handling asbestos and lead acid batteries -- to get your job done.

Capabilities

Our Advantage

Joseph and Company has over 130 years of experience providing scrap metal recycling and waste management solutions to the Waterloo region and beyond. From simple to complex challenges of all types and sizes, our experienced team of professionals will work with you to help you improve your bottom line by optimizing your material flow strategy.