Urban Impact Recycling Ltd - Calgary

If you are looking to divert waste from the landfill by recycling, you’ve arrived at the right place. Urban Impact is a market leading recycling company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. We deliver sustainable solutions including office recycling, bulk paper recycling, bulk cardboard recycling, waste audit and Zero Waste solutions.We also provide secure onsite shredding and offsite shredding services. For more than 20 years, we’ve been servicing the industrial and commercial and government sectors. We’ve grown by providing competitive pricing, excellent service and investing in great people and technology.

In British Columbia, we are proud to have supported the recycling initiatives of a customers from Whistler to Chilliwack. We are proud to have supported the recycling initiatives of a diverse range of companies and organizations. We’ve recently expanded to serve a growing roster of customers in Calgary. We are committed to supporting our customers sustainability goals supported by a proven track record as a leader in innovative, responsible recycling bins and containers, Zero Waste Stations and a range of recycling services.

Urban Impact was launched as the first multi-material recycling company in Metro Vancouver. We’re a family-owned business with a fresh, innovative approach to the management of waste and recycling. For more than 20 years, we’ve been servicing most key industrial and commercial and government sectors. Work with us to streamline waste, set diversion targets and manage your recycling.Today, Urban Impact’s team of over 100 employees and a fleet of 40 recycling trucks provide a wide range of recycling, secure paper shredding, and waste audit services.

Who We Are

We’ve made significant investments in creating two large, modern Materials Recovery Facilities. Urban Impact services 6,500 locations, from Whistler to Chilliwack and in Calgary.Urban Impact was founded on the premise that there was a need for a different kind of recycling company… one that sets new standards of personal service, cost containment, and customized recycling programs- a simple, way to save money, operate more efficiently and improve environmental performance:

• We’ll help you find innovative ways to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’.
• Securely destroy your confidential documents with Urban Impact’s on-site shredding services. Sharing our zero waste philosophy, shredded materials are recycled.
• Increase your diversion rates. Let Urban Impact conduct a waste audit. Our waste audits come with a list of recommendations, so that measurement can turn into action, quickly. Contact us now to start saving money.

Our Customer Service Commitment

We strongly value customer service.  We act on that value by making recycling at work really work. Our recycling process begins with partnering with our customers for the long term.  We pride ourselves in putting our customers at the center of everything we do.One of our key goals is get things right the first time round.  When you contact us, we want you to feel that we are truly listening and taking good care of you.

Why Urban Impact

Canadians create a lot of waste – over 1,000 kilograms per person each year. However, did you know the majority of stuff we throw out isn’t actually “waste”? If your business or organization isn’t recycling, it’s time to begin.

Why Choose Us?

• Our recycling team will visit your site, take the time to assess your individual needs and analyze your current recycling practices.
• During our free site visit, our team will listen to gain an understanding of your recycling goals, budget, site requirements and timeline.
• We’ll analyze your waste streams and recommend the most efficient and cost effective recycling program for your site.
• We offer a flexible, innovative range of recycling services designed to deal with the segregation of the types of waste you produce.
• We’ll provide collection and storage bins, competitive pricing and outstanding customer service.
• 100 % Recycling. Our sustainable approach to business supports your triple bottom line: our paper recycling and paper shredding is good for your profits, for people and for the planet.
• Each year, your organization receives an annual Certificate of Diversion outlining how much waste they diverted from the landfill- documented proof of your efforts to reduce your environmental impact.

Our Values

Urban Impact is a family owned and operated business, and is a privately held company. We are committed to operating in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner, recognizing the interests of investors, customers, employees, business partners, local communities, the environment and society at large.Through initiatives in the workplace, marketplace, and our communities, our goal is to transform attitudes towards waste – we want people to think of waste as a valuable resource.

Urban Impact Chosen as Top Private Sector Business in BC by Recycling Council of BCUrban Impact was selected by Recycling Council of BC for the Private Sector Award for Environmental Leadership. The coveted award has been previously won by BC giants such as Staples and London Drugs who have taken huge leadership steps in environmental programs. 

Urban Impact’s values are reflected in the following principles:

• Zero waste philosophy. We are committed to running carbon neutral operations, maximizing landfill diversion and finding environmentally sensitive end uses for all materials. We strive to create as little waste as possible. Click here to read about our environmental “best practices” that can be replicated in your own business operations.
• Responsible employer. We treat all of our employees with respect and to strive to help them develop their individual skills.
• Customer service. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service. Our team has an open, supportive, high-value and help attitude towards our customers. We’re committed to offering customers value, transparency and certainty in our pricing, providing flexibility to meet changing needs.
• Reciprocity. We are committed to using our customers’ services and products wherever and whenever possible. We treat our customers as we would like to be treated ourselves and pay all suppliers in a timely fashion.
• Local economy. We are committed to selecting local markets to sell recycled product, to looking for local uses, and supporting local companies. Urban Impact has a reputation for providing high quality recyclable materials to end-markets and processors.
• Giving back. We are committed to supporting the community we live in. We encourage our employees to take time and give back to their community.

Our Services

Customized Recycling Solutions

It’s time to start thinking out of the box when it comes to our waste. Urban Impact’s Recycling services are easy to use and can deliver impressive results.Urban Impact: Your one call Solution for Recycling.Whatever the size of your business or budget, we will develop a customized recycling solution and pick-up schedule to meet your needs. We’ve earned an industry leading reputation over the course of our more than twenty years in business.

Shredding Services

Every public and private sector organization generates paper that is sensitive and confidential. Shredding papers can prevent loss of critical information.Urban Impact offers the security, efficiency and secure shredding expertise trusted by hundreds of businesses, banks, law, accounting and financial institutions, hospitals, hotels and universities, public sector organizations and not for profit organizations. Contact us to protect the confidential information of your customers, your suppliers, and your organization.

We save you TIME & MONEY

• We help improve organization and efficiency in your office by clearing out old files and business records.
• Our modern fleet of shredding vehicles and advanced shredding technology lets us respond to clients faster than our competitors – usually within 3 working days.
• Don’t worry about sorting through paper to separate binders, staples and paper clips – we do the work for you