Items We Accept/Do Not Accept
What We Recycle at Our Yard in Brooks
Our recycling yard in Brooks is known to recycle tonnes of waste and prevent it from ending up in the landfill. Having said that, there are a few items that we do not recycle because they cannot be reused for any other purpose and may pose a risk. We have included a list below of items that we recycle and we don’t. If you have further questions or would like to discuss your requirements, contact Brooks Industrial Metals Ltd.
Items we Accept
We recycle non-ferrous material such as:
Aluminum: Irrigation pipe, extrusion, sheeting, siding, auto rims, truck rims, cast, zinc, shavings, coated wire, ACSR and EC wire and engines
Brass: Yellow, red, taps and faucets, shavings, sprinkler heads, spent shell casings, brass with manganese and aluminum bronze
Copper: Bright and shiny, clean wire, all grades of insulated wire, copper pipe, tech wire and ballasts
Electric motors: Small, large, alternators, starters, transformers
Batteries and lead: Automotive batteries, equipment, motorcycle, lawn tractor, any lead-acid battery, clean lead, lead wheel weights
Radiators: Copper brass, aluminum copper, aluminum and brass aluminum
Stainless steels: 304,316, tubing, shavings and Inconel
We recycle ferrous material such as standard iron and pipe, manganese steel, cast iron, tractors and farm equipment, tin sheeting, automobiles, appliances, fridges, barbwire and cable
Items We Do Not Accept
We do not recycle harmful and hazardous materials. Take a look at our list here:
Radioactive materials: Items with a radioactive symbol, x-ray equipment, airplane gauges and NORM
Explosive materials/live munitions: Including loaded frac-pipe and all live ammunition shells
Biohazards/chemicals/hazardous wastes: Medical wastes, poisons, household cleaning supplies and animal renderings
Tanks/drums: Without proper venting/holes
Pressurized gas cylinders/sealed containers: Must be de-valved or visibly vented with adequate size hole
Flammable liquids: Separated oils and gases
Asbestos: Friable or non-friablel
Aerosol cans: Unless punctures and drained
Yard waste: Dirt, grass, leaves, rocks, wood, carpet, garbage, concrete, PVC pipe, rubber and glass
What We Need from You
On November 26, 2019, the government of Alberta passed Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act. The Act and regulation help deter and track metal theft and protect the personal information of scrap metal sellers. Therefore, we require the following proof of ID:
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Valid driver’s licence number
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Name
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Address
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Contact phone number
Payment will be made as follows:
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Cheques mailed to commercial and government accounts
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Cash/cheques will be issued to private patrons at the time of sale (cheques required on sales greater than $60.00)
Please note: All information will be submitted to local law enforcement if requested.
What we Accept and What we Don’t
If you are looking to get rid of junk, a great way to do it is by choosing our recycling yard. Call us to find out what we buy and what we don’t.
Our Client Reviews
Above and Beyond Expectations
“The success of X-Calibre relies on the quality and efficient service of our vendors. Brooks Industrial Metals goes above and beyond our expectations and delivers every time. The management and crew at X-Calibre would like to thank all the staff at BIM for the excellent service and support along the way. We look forward to working with you in the years to come!!” – X-Calibre Industries
