Gold Leader

Western Metals Recycling

Gold Leader

Englewood & Grand Junction, CO

Gold member since 2014

www.wmrecycling.com

Western Metals Recycling (WMR) is the largest scrap metal recycler in the Rocky Mountain Region. A relationship with WMR assures reliable service, financial integrity, flexibility, and firm dedication to safety and environmental stewardship programs.

Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction

    • Renewable Energy Source - Generate more than 131,000 kWh of renewable electricity through solar panels.

    • Installed a radiation monitor to ensure radiation does not contaminate products.

Waste Minimization & Diversion

    • Divert landfill waste through recycling.

    • Recycle more than 117,000 tons of metric scrap metal in 2020.

    • Recovered and recycled more than 7,900 gallons of used oil, as well as invested in a used oil furnace to directly reuse recovered oil in 2020.

Water Conservation & Quality

    • Installed low flow fixtures.

Corporate Social Responsibility

    • Conducted a community recycling education program in November 2018.

    • Facilitate environmental education field trips with girl scouts and two local schools.

    • Facilitated a visit from the STEM Highlands ranch to educate them on recycling technology.