Posner Metals
610 Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

We were recyclers long before the idea of recycling began. In some ways, we can consider ourselves to be 'pioneers' in the area of environmentalism. 40 years or so ago, when we entered this business, the environment was not a major social concern and the idea of 'recycling' was virtually unheard of. We got into the business because it seemed practical and profitable to collect and use scrap metal. Today environmental concerns are among the major forces that drive our business. Landfill sites cannot accommodate massive quantities of metal being consumed by our society, also the savings in energy costs and environmental impact by reducing mining area are substantial. As it was 40 years ago, our solution is to gather it, and deliver it to organizations that can reuse it. Naturally, our approach to metal recycling operations have evolved to meet the highest environmental standards in all aspects of our operations. For four generations from Hans Posner to the current management to the next generation we are a family run business.

OUR PROPERTY

We are located in Hamilton, Ontario, and as such we are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Waste Management Division. Of course, Posner Metals holds a valid Certificate of Approval from them and City of Hamilton permits for all our operations. We are also a long-standing member of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (C.A.R.I). All our staff are thoroughly trained in environmental issues and undergo regular in-house health and safety training programs. Though to the untrained observer, our six-acre recycling site in Hamilton may seem like mountains of metal garbage, our operations there are as environmentally clean as possible

We do more for the environment than merely recycle metal. Because of our years of expertise with scrap metal and the safe handling of it, Posner Industries is often called in for both consulting and operational purposes in the demolition of industrial sites. We have been active participants in many industrial plant clean up and remediation programs. In such operations, we work closely with demolition companies and environmental experts to remove metal components on the site and help restore it to non-contaminated (greenfield) status. When scrap metal from the sites is uncontaminated, we recycle it. When it isn't, we find environmentally safe ways to dispose of it. Naturally, we are in compliance with all environmental standards. 

WE DON'T BUY

• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Any item with Free-Flowing Liquids (gasoline, oil, tar, paint)
• Closed Containers of any Kind
• Material Containing Asbestos
• Flammable or Combustible Materials
• Glass
• Tires (without the car)
• Items Containing Mercury
• Radioactive Material
• Items containing P.C.B.’s
• Mercury (without approved MOT container)

Posner Metals provides a vital collection service to many of the organizations that sell us their scrap metal. Any organization that routinely discards or needs to remove small or large amounts of recyclable metal can benefit from an ongoing working relationship with us. Depending on the requirements and situation we will place our specialized collection boxes at your facility. When these containers are full, we send our specialized "scrap" handling equipment – often a roll-off or lugger truck to collect them and replace them with empty containers. We can also provide equipment like tipper bins, tote boxes, oil-containment devices and other specialized equipment. As well we are happy to provide a consultative service to determine best practices based on your needs. Our staff can show organizations how to increase the value of your recyclables and how to maximize revenue through better handling and sorting.

After scrap metal is collected, it arrives at our recycling facility in Hamilton, Ontario, where it's unloaded and sorted and graded. It's a very exacting process that requires metal testing equipment and experienced staff that know how to handle metal in ways that are safe for our operators and the environment. Then it goes through preparation and packaging stages. Ultimately, the scrap metal we collect becomes our 'product', which we can sell to our many customers, for reuse in metal manufacturing in smelters and foundries.