FERROUS METALS
Steel & Iron Scrap
15 accepted items
We accept many types of steel and iron scrap, including household appliances, structural steel, rebar, cast iron and machinery.
Mixed Tin / Shred
Light gauge shreddable steel containing contaminants such as insulation or wiring.
Cast Iron
Commonly found in pipes, sewer grates, machinery and similar items.
Plate & Structural
Structural steel, prepared or unprepared, such as I-beams.
Steel Turnings
Shavings or filings from machining steel.
Rebar
Reinforcing bar for cement, typically used in construction.
Auto Cast
Brake rotors and drums, free from oils and fluids.
Tool Steel
Used for tools and cutting steel. Analysis required to determine grade.
Complete Vehicles
End-of-life vehicles and scrapped cars. Please call ahead for instructions.
Dealer Clips
Light gauge shreddable steel free of contaminants.
A/C Units
Window, rooftop and stand-alone units accepted. Must be properly decommissioned.
Steel Rims
Used vehicle and machinery rims. Tires must be removed.
White Goods
Large household appliances such as fridges, stoves and dishwashers.
Machinery
Fluids must be drained and batteries must be removed.
Heavy Melt HMS
Obsolete steel recovered from old machinery. Prepared or unprepared.
Bushelling
Industrial scrap steel from production. Contact our team to determine grade.
FERROUS & MIXED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Household Metals
15 accepted items
Everyday metal items from the home, garage or yard. Some items must be drained of fluids or gas before drop-off.
Appliances
Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge, stove and similar items.
Snowblower
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Pots & Pans
Cooking items made of various metals.
Air Conditioners
Must be properly decommissioned.
Aluminum Cans
Pop cans, soda cans, beer cans and similar aluminum cans.
Aluminum Siding
Protective siding and eavestroughs from homes.
Tin Cans
Must be rinsed and free of food.
Copper Tubing
Typically used in plumbing applications.
Bicycles
Steel or aluminum framed bicycles and metal bike parts.
Water Heater
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Power & Hand Tools
Electric and hand tools with motors or metal components.
Sports Equipment
Trampoline frames, exercise bikes, gym weights, metal sports nets and treadmills.
Lawnmower
Must be drained of fluids or gas.
Christmas Lights
Decorative lighting. Bulbs do not need to be removed.
Radiators
Typically used for heating homes. Must be drained.
NON-FERROUS METALS
Copper & Brass Scrap
16 accepted items
We accept a variety of copper and brass materials, including clean copper, brass fixtures, motors, transformers and radiators.
Alternators / Starters
Car parts for electrical systems containing copper.
Brass
Brass from plumbing fixtures, handles, nozzles and machine shop cut-offs.
Brass Shells
Empty ammunition casings made of brass. Live ammunition not accepted.
Compressors
Compressors containing copper.
Copper Pipe
Typically used in plumbing. All grades accepted.
Roofing Copper
Weather-resistant copper sheeting for roofs, free of tar.
Aluminum / Copper Radiators
Typically found in air conditioners. Cleaned or dirty accepted.
Brass EDM Wire
Brass wire used for cutting with EDM machines.
Brass Turnings
Metal shavings from brass machining.
Copper Brass Radiators
Heat sinks made from copper and brass.
Copper Transformers
Transformers containing copper coils.
Bare Bright Wire
Bright and shiny electrical wire, uncoated and unalloyed.
Brass Faucets
Faucets containing brass and other attachments.
Bronze
Alloy made of copper and tin.
Copper Bus Bar
Conductive copper for electrical distribution.
Electric Motors
Motors containing copper and steel.
NON-FERROUS METALS
Aluminum Scrap
15 accepted items
We accept several grades of aluminum scrap, including siding, rims, cans, sheet, cast aluminum, extrusion and plate.
AL Thermo-Pane
Aluminum with insulation.
Aluminum Plate
Aluminum plate used in manufacturing. Contact our team to determine grade.
Aluminum Siding
Siding and eavestroughs, free of contaminants such as foam.
Cast Aluminum
Items molded from aluminum.
Irony Aluminum
Aluminum with iron attachments or contamination.
Aluminum / Copper Radiators
Found in air conditioners. Cleaned or dirty accepted.
Aluminum Radiator
Heat sinks from many applications.
Aluminum Transformers
Transformers with aluminum windings.
Extruded Aluminum
Aluminum shaped through extruders.
MLC
Mixed low copper aluminum.
Aluminum Cans
Pop cans, soda cans, beer cans and similar aluminum cans.
Aluminum Rims
Vehicle rims. Chrome and chrome-clad rims accepted. Tires must be removed.
Aluminum Turnings
Metal shavings from aluminum machining.
Insulated Aluminum Wire
Aluminum wire with insulation. Visit site to determine recovery.
Old Sheet Aluminum
Mixed aluminum, typically from construction.
NON-FERROUS & ELECTRICAL
Wire
10 accepted items
Wire and cable materials, including insulated copper wire, aluminum wire, cords, harness wires and BX cable.
1S Wire
Aluminum wire, typically found in service lines going to homes.
Car Harness Wires
Electrical wiring systems from cars and other vehicles.
Extension / Power Cords
Power cords for appliances, electronics and similar items.
Steel BX
Armored electric cable with steel insulation.
ACSR
Aluminum-conductor, steel-reinforced wire used in power lines.
Christmas Lights
Decorative lighting. Bulbs do not need to be removed.
Insulated Aluminum Wire
Aluminum wire with insulation. Visit site to determine recovery.
Aluminum BX
Aluminum armored electric cable.
Ethernet Cable
Network cabling for internet connections.
Insulated Copper Wire
Copper wire with insulation. Visit site to determine recovery.
SPECIALTY NON-FERROUS & ALLOYS
Other Metals
14 accepted items
Specialty materials including stainless steel, lead, catalytic converters, nickel alloys and other metals requiring analysis.
304 Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant alloy used in manufacturing applications.
Ballasts
Electronic and copper-based ballasts. Must be marked "no PCBs".
Hastelloy
Nickel-molybdenum alloy.
Lead Wheel Weights
Counterweights for balancing vehicle wheels.
Pewter
Tin alloy.
316 Stainless Steel
Stainless alloy. Must be analyzed by our team.
Carbide Inserts
Used in machining and drilling applications.
Inconel
Nickel alloy.
Monel
Nickel copper alloy. Must be analyzed by our team.
Stainless Steel Turnings
Metal shavings from stainless steel machining.
Babbit
Typically used in ball bearing production.
Catalytic Converters
Emissions control devices in vehicles.
Lead
Typically used in keel, fishing ballasts, old pipes and similar items.
Nickel
Typically alloyed with other metals.
BATTERIES
Batteries
5 accepted items
Lead-acid batteries from vehicles, battery backups, forklifts and machinery.
Car Batteries
Lead acid batteries from most vehicles.
Lead Acid Batteries
Lead acid batteries used in other applications such as battery backups.
Forklift Batteries
Lead acid batteries from forklifts and machinery.
Steel Case Batteries
Steel-cased lead acid batteries.
Household Batteries
Ontario only: Some household batteries are no longer accepted.
Ontario only: alkaline, rechargeable, NiMH, lithium-ion, NiCD and button batteries may not be accepted as listed.
Computer & Electronic Waste
Ontario & Atlantic
Accepted electronics include computers, televisions, printers, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, hard drives and CPU boards.
CPU Boards
Green boards with electronics soldered on.
Computers
Towers must be intact with motherboard, power supply, hard drive & components inside.
Printers
Consumer and commercial printers.
Cameras
Various kinds of optical devices.
Hard Drives
Hard disk drives from laptops and computers.
Televisions
Flat panel, CRT, plasma and similar televisions.
Cell Phones & Tablets
Old cell phones and tablets.
Laptops
Laptops with or without battery.
Batteries separated from electronics may not be accepted unless they are alkaline.
CRV
California only
California Redemption Value materials must be segregated and properly labeled.
#1 PETE
Water bottles, soft drink bottles, mineral water, juice and cooking oil containers.
#4 LDPE
Crushed bottles, shopping bags, bread bags and Kool-Aid bottles.
#7 Other Plastic
Baby bottles, tea bottles, water cooler bottles, fiberglass and tupperware materials.
Glass
Beverage container glass, excluding ceramics, windshields, no film and window pane items.
WDS-BBP Pouches
Wine and liquor packaging made of plastic or multi-layer pouches. Segregated only.
#2 HDPE
Milk jugs, cleaning agents, detergents and soap containers.
#5 PP
Electrolyte bottles, ketchup bottles, syrup bottles and yogurt containers.
Aluminum Cans
Soda cans, beer cans, juice cans and similar aluminum containers.
WDS-BBP Boxes
Bag-in-box packaging, intact as a single unit. Segregated only.
#3 PVC
Trays for sweets, fruit and plastic packing.
#6 PS
To-go containers, flatware, yogurts, hot cups, CD cases and egg cartons.
Bi-metal
Containers made with two types of metal joined together.
WDS-BBP Cartons
Wine and liquor packaging made of paperboard carton. Segregated only.
Packaging must be labeled with “California Redemption Value”, “CA CRV”, “CA Cash Refund”, or “CA Redemption Value”.
MATERIALS WITH RESTRICTIONS
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CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Contact your local site if unsure
Accepted only when properly prepared
Some materials may be accepted only if they meet specific preparation requirements. Please make sure these items are empty, drained, opened, crushed, cut or otherwise prepared before visiting your local AIM facility.
Aerosol Cans
Must be empty, punctured, and/or crushed.
Drums, Totes, Pails
Must be empty and open or crushed with no solids, residual liquids or vapours.
Fencing
Contact site for details.
Storage Tanks
Accepted only if there are holes large enough to physically inspect and verify tank contains no sludge or residual; no combustible vapour present.
Appliances
Refrigerants must be removed.
Drums, Totes, Pails
Must be empty and open or crushed with no solids, residual liquids or vapours.
Gas Tank
Must be separate from vehicles, punctured, and completely drained – no residuals.
Storage Tanks
Accepted only if there are holes large enough to physically inspect and verify tank contains no sludge or residual; no combustible vapour present.
Aerosol Cans
Must be empty, punctured, and/or crushed.
Drums, Totes, Pails
Must be empty and open or crushed with no solids, residual liquids or vapours.
Materials Requiring Special Handling
Contact site for details.
Scrap Containing Refrigerants
CFC certification required. Select facilities that recover refrigerants may accept (may be subject to fee). All automobiles and appliances which may contain refrigerants must have the refrigerant recovery per regulations 40 CFR Part 82 Section 82.155(a) prior to entering the facility. Releases and venting of refrigerants are violations of the Clean Air Act. Call your local yard for more information.
Cylinders
Must be cut in half with the valves removed and completely empty of all liquid vapours.
End Of Life Vehicles
Contact site for details.
Oil Filters
Must be drained and dry, preferably crushed.
Aerosol Cans
Must be empty, punctured, and/or crushed.
Cylinders
Must be cut in half with the valves removed and completely empty of all liquid vapours.
End Of Life Vehicles
Must be depolluted by supplier (all liquids such as oils, gasoline, fluids, freon, etc). It is strictly forbidden to leave the tires and the spare tire on/in the vehicle during pressing. For everyone's safety, fuel tanks must be emptied and perforated or removed, as well as batteries and mercury switches must be removed at all times. It is also very important to ensure that the vehicles do not contain any concealed unauthorized waste.
Oil Filters
Must be drained and dry, preferably crushed.
Wet Transformers
Must be completely drained & have analytical report on the oil removed showing PCB concentrations were less than 2ppm (2 mg/kg). Prior Approval Required.
Automobiles
Except when purchased for vehicle depollution, must have the following items removed prior to delivery: engine oil, hydraulic oil, differential fluid (if present), fuel, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, batteries, oil filters, power steering fluid, brake fluid, lead, battery connectors, wheel weights, mercury switches and CFC's. All automobiles and appliances which may contain refrigerants must have the refrigerant recovery per regulations 40 CFR Part 82 Section 82.155(a) prior to entering the facility. Releases and venting of refrigerants are violations of the Clean Air Act. Call your local yard for more information.
Lead Acid Batteries
Cannot be cracked, leaking, broken or burned.
Pressurized Containers or Cylinders
Must be empty, punctured, and/or crushed. Contact site for details.
Storage Tanks
Must have a minimum 2-foot hole at both ends or cut in half; no residues and odors.
Note: For more details regarding other materials, please contact your local site before drop-off.
NOT ACCEPTED
Contact your local site
Materials we cannot accept
For safety, environmental and regulatory reasons, some materials cannot be accepted at AIM Recycling facilities.
Please contact your local yard if you are unsure about an item.
Alkaline, Lithium & NiCd Batteries
Hazardous Waste
Radioactive
Unprepared Compressed Gas Cylinders
Asbestos
Explosives
Free Flowing Liquids
Lithium & NiCd Batteries
Non-Metallic Items
Radioactive
Unprepared Compressed Gas Cylinders
Alkaline Lithium & NiCd Batteries
Combustible or Flammable Materials
Explosives
Hazardous Waste
Non-Metallic Items
Radioactive
Acetylene Cylinders
Combustible or Flammable Materials
Free Flowing Liquids
Hazardous Waste or Toxic Substances
PCBs
Transformers Capacitors / Ballasts
Explosives
Mercury
Transformers, Capacitors / Ballasts
Acetylene Cylinders
Combustible or Flammable Materials
Firearms
Hazardous Waste
Mercury
PCBs
Safes
Acetylene Cylinders
Asbestos
Corrosive Materials
Free Flowing Liquids
Mercury
PCBs
Unprepared Compressed Gas Cylinders
Asbestos
Explosives Materials
Hazardous Materials
Non-Metallic Items