North Star Metal Recycling
1170 Powell st, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

North Star Recycling is your number 1 choice for all your metal recycling needs. Our yard and operating structure are put together in a way that makes your visit quick and easy.Our facility includes a 30 foot 50.000 lb. digital truck scale, 5000 lb. digital platform scale, forklifts and easy dump bins to unload your material. Our yard has a run-through driveway between Powell St. and Franklin St. that provides for easy access and exit.North Star Recycling's goal is to have you absolutely satisfied with your visit. That is why we will give you the best service in the market. Your trip will be fast, helpful and you'll get the top price for all your materials.North Star Metal Salvage began operations at its Powell street location in 1950. Originally, the company started out by buying old marine scrap. Over the years, North Star Metal Salvage grew and evolved into a full service, non-ferrous metal recycling facility.

In January of 2001, the company was renamed North Star Metal Recycling to bring attention to the benefits of the metal recycling process. Since this time, North Star has been steadily growing due in part to our loyal customer base.North Star is owned by Phil Watson and Harold Folk. There are approximately 10 employees at North Star Recycling and that number continues to rise each year.

Services

North Star Recycling will buy all types of non-ferrous metals. The majority of our processing involves:

-Copper
-Brass
-Aluminum
-Stainless Steel
-Insulated wires

We also deal with Bx wire, Car Radiators, Car and truck rims, Electric motors, Lead and zinc etc.
After driving into our facility, you will be assisted in unloading your vehicle. Depending on your contents, a bin may be provided for you and placed on our digital scale. Pricing is given on a per pound basis and calculated in front of you.
Later on we will begin the sorting and processing stages. Depending on the type of metal you brought in it may need to be stripped, chopped or cut to get it down to its basic state. After we have accumulate enough material, the product is either bailed or boxed and shipped to foundries where it can be melted down and reformed. 

What We Don't Buy

• Televisions
• Appliances
• Cooling units containing Freon gas
• Vehicles and bicycles
• Computers 

As per the Vancouver city by-law, we are only allowed to purchase material from customers with a vehicle.  No walk-ins allowed.  All customers must bring a valid piece of identification with them.  North Star Recycling will not accept metals that appear to be stolen.  These rules help us to prevent property crime in the Lower Mainland.

What We Sell