Responsible metal recycling for stronger communities

Metal Recycling & Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of ABC Recycling. Since 1912, our core business has centred around salvaging end-of-life materials for reuse or recycling, saving resources and reducing environmental impact.

Metals are used in everything, from consumer products like cars and appliances, as well as infrastructure, industrial equipment, and more. Recyclers collect these materials and process them via shearing, shredding, and other processes to be fed back into steel mills. The recycled steel can be then used in manufacturing, saving 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone, per each ton of recycled steel recovered.

The continuous recyclability of metal conserves natural resources by reducing the need for virgin raw materials, minimizing the environmental impact associated with mining and extraction processes. In addition, recycling steel significantly lowers energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to primary steel production, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

In 2024, we achieved:

530

volunteer hours in our local communities

$60,000

to various charities via our "Donate at the Gate" programs

170,000

homes could be powered for a year with the GHG savings from the metal we recycled

    Steel Recycling Benefits

    The scrap metal recycling industry not only supports environmental sustainability, but also offers substantial economic benefits, both as a significant employer and as a critical supplier to many other sectors.
    60%

    Less energy is required to produce steel from recycled content

    58%

    Reduction in CO2 emissions compared to producing new steel

    100%

    Steel is 100% recyclable, meaning it can be recycled endlessly with no loss of quality

      Sources: ReMA; American Iron and Steel Institute

      Responsible Metal Recycling Practices

      Operating responsibly is essential to our business. We uphold high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices, and foster strong, long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders. To learn more, explore each section below: