With over 45 years of proven experience in Ontario, Eco Metal Recycling Inc. is now bringing its specialized HVAC chiller decommissioning services to Burnaby. From the high-tech campuses along Canada Way to the commercial towers of Metrotown, we deliver safe, efficient removal of air- and water-cooled chillers with minimal disruption. Our crane-assisted lifts and precision dismantling methods ensure a smooth transition for property managers while meeting the highest environmental and safety standards.

What Our Burnaby Commercial Chiller Removal Includes

  • Crane-Assisted Chiller Removal: BC CraneSafe-certified operators prepare detailed lift plans and operate high-reach cranes for rapid industrial chiller extraction, often finished during a single pre-dawn lane-closure window.

  • Precision Chiller Dismantling: When cranes can’t reach, technicians cold-cut water-cooled units into modular sections that roll through standard doorways and service elevators—no wall breaches required.

  • Business-Continuity Scheduling: Night, weekend, or holiday shifts are built into the plan, with noise- and vibration-control measures that keep building operations and tenant comfort intact.

  • Certified Refrigerant Recovery & Documentation: B.C.–licensed mechanics capture and log every kilogram of refrigerant with CSA-approved equipment, delivering full chain-of-custody records for audits.

  • Permit, Safety & Waste-Diversion Management: We secure City of Burnaby demolition or building permits, file WorkSafeBC Notices of Project, and prepare the mandatory Waste Diversion Plan and deposit paperwork.

  • One-Stop Metal Recycling & Diversion Report: Segregated steel, copper, and aluminum are delivered to licensed recyclers, and you receive a LEED-friendly Diversion & GHG Offset report for your ESG ledger.

  • Post-Removal Site Restoration: Penetrations are patched, the area is sweep-and-magnet cleaned, and the mechanical space is handed back spotless for your maintenance team.

Our 4-Step Removal Process — At a Glance

  1. Site Consultation & Hazard Survey: We walk the site with your facilities lead, confirm rigging paths, check structural limits, and flag hazards so the plan—and the price—stay firm.
  2. Custom Engineering & Permit Procurement: A B.C. engineer stamps the lift or dismantling plan; all City of Burnaby permits and WorkSafeBC notices are pulled up front to keep the schedule inspection-ready.
  3. Removal / Dismantling & Refrigerant Capture (off-hours): Power and piping are locked out, refrigerants are recovered by licensed B.C. technicians, and the unit is cut up or lifted out during low-traffic windows so tenants aren’t disturbed.
  4. Zero-Trace Cleanup & Recycling Certification: We patch penetrations, sweep and magnet-clean the site, deliver metals to licensed Metro Vancouver recycling facilities, and issue a diversion-and-compliance certificate—leaving nothing behind but the paperwork you’ll actually need.

Burnaby Local Permits & Compliance

  • Demolition Permit + Waste Diversion Plan & Deposit: Required for any mechanical removal integral to a structure; includes a refundable Waste Diversion Deposit and a minimum 70% recycling target.
  • Building Permit — Commercial Renovations: Needed when chiller removal is part of a broader tenant-improvement scope.
  • Notice of Project (WorkSafeBC): Mandatory for crane lifts or demolition work exceeding $100,000.
  • BC ODS & Halocarbon Regulation (Reg 387/99): Refrigerant must be recovered with CSA-approved equipment before disposal.
  • Transport of Scrap Metals: All metals must go to Metro Vancouver–licensed recycling facilities; we prepare the manifests.

Frequently Asked Questions — Burnaby Commercial Chiller Removal

Yes. If the chiller is fixed to the building or roof, the City requires a demolition permit and an approved Waste Diversion Plan.

Demolition Permit + Waste Diversion Plan approval typically takes 10–15 business days once all forms, fees, and deposits are submitted.

Absolutely—after-hours crane windows and low-noise dismantling keep traffic flowing and shoppers undisturbed.

Eco Metal’s Red-Seal refrigeration mechanics recover, weigh, and log all refrigerants to satisfy BC Reg 387/99.

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