From high-rise office towers in Coal Harbour to research labs at UBC, Eco Metal Recycling Inc. specializes in HVAC chiller decommissioning, retiring aging air- and water-cooled units with zero-downtime plans tailored to Vancouver facilities. Our crane-assisted lifts and precision dismantling keep tenants comfortable while protecting the environment.

What Our Vancouver Commercial Chiller Removal Includes

Turnkey extraction, dismantling, compliance, recycling, and site restoration—planned for zero-disruption building operations.

  • Crane-Assisted Chiller Removal – BC CraneSafe-certified operators prepare detailed lift plans and operate high-reach cranes for rapid industrial chiller extraction in Vancouver, often completed within a single pre-dawn lane-closure window to minimize traffic disruption.
  • Precision Chiller Dismantling – When cranes can’t reach, our technicians cold-cut water-cooled chillers into modular sections that roll through standard doorways and service elevators—no wall breaches required.
  • Business-Continuity Scheduling – Night, weekend, or holiday shifts with noise- and vibration-control measures 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, supplying a full chain-of-custody record for compliance audits.
  • Permit & Safety Management – We secure City of Vancouver mechanical permits, file WorkSafeBC Notices of Project, and provide stamped engineering lift plans, meeting Part 14 (Cranes & Hoists) and Part 20 (Demolition) requirements.
  • One-Stop Metal Recycling & Diversion Report – Segregated steel, copper, and aluminum are transported to Metro Vancouver–licensed recycling facilities. 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 ready for the next equipment—or left 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 any structural limits, and flag environmental or safety hazards so the plan—and the price—stay firm.
  2. Custom Engineering & Permit Procurement: Our engineer stamps the lift or dismantling plan, and we pull all city permits and WorkSafeBC notices up front, keeping your project on schedule and inspection-ready.
  3. Removal / Dismantling & Refrigerant Capture (off-hours): Power and piping are locked out, refrigerants are recovered by licensed techs, and the unit is cut up or lifted out during low-traffic windows so your tenants never feel the disruption.
  4. Zero-Trace Cleanup & Recycling Certification: We patch penetrations, sweep the area spotless, deliver metal to licensed recyclers, and issue a diversion & compliance certificate for your records—leaving nothing behind but paperwork you’ll actually need.

Vancouver Local Permits & Compliance

  • Mechanical Permit (City of Vancouver): A mechanical permit is mandatory for removal or replacement of commercial cooling equipment; most applications are e-issued within two business days.
  • Notice of Project (WorkSafeBC): Required for crane lifts or demolition work exceeding $100,000.
  • ODS & Halocarbon Regulation (BC Reg 387/99): Refrigerant must be recovered with CSA-approved equipment before disposal.
  • Metro Vancouver Bylaw 181: Scrap metals must be delivered to licensed recycling facilities; we handle all manifests.

Frequently Asked Questions – Vancouver Chiller Removal

Yes. The City requires a mechanical permit for any removal or installation of HVAC equipment that alters a building’s mechanical system.

Absolutely—our project plans include after-hours crane windows and silent rigging techniques for Class A office towers.

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

Yes. We issue a post-project report detailing metal tonnage, disposal sites, and GHG offsets.

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