Commercial/Institutional Stack & Venting Removal — Burnaby

Eco Metal Recycling Inc. has long been Ontario’s go-to specialist for dismantling obsolete welded-steel chimneys and masonry vents—and we’re now bringing that proven expertise to Burnaby, BC. As the Lower Mainland’s heating market modernizes, these towering stacks create safety, liability, and permitting headaches during retrofits or redevelopments.

Removing a multi-storey stack on a Metrotown tower or Big Bend warehouse is not routine demolition:

• Engineering & logistics: Lift points, wind loads, swing radius, and traffic control all have to be modelled. See City of Burnaby Engineering Permits for traffic control requirements.
• Certified labour: Every technician on our crews carries Working at Heights credentials recognized by WorkSafeBC.
• Access constraints: Tight sites often limit crane booms, so we combine full-wrap scaffolding with rope-access or sectional shear-cut methods. See CCOHS fall protection guidelines for safe access planning.

1. Full-Perimeter Scaffolding: Engineered drawings are stamped and approved before any climbing or cutting begins.
2. Permit Coordination: We prepare Building- or Demolition-Permit packages and upload them through Burnaby’s My Permits Portal so owners can track status and pay fees online.
3. Engineered Disassembly: Shear-cut, crane-pick or rope-access sequencing chosen for the least vibration and debris.
4. Waste Diversion & Metal Recycling: All metals hauled to certified facilities.
5. Documentation Pack: Engineer-sealed letters of assurance, hazardous-materials disposal receipts, and scrap-metal weight tickets.

Key approvals you will need include a Building Permit for any structural alteration or removal, a Commercial Demolition Permit for full takedowns, and a Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Plan (with refundable deposit) under Bylaw 14461. All applications can be submitted through the City's online My Permits Portal.

Building Permit – City of Burnaby Building Division

A Building Permit must be in hand before you excavate, enlarge, alter, remove or demolish any part of a structure (including mechanical systems such as boilers, exhaust stacks or venting).

Commercial Demolition Permit – Planning & Development Department

Separate approval is mandatory when you are completely removing a non-residential building or a multi-family structure with 7 or more units (or any structure on a commercial lot).

C&D Waste Diversion Plan & Deposit (Bylaw 14461) – Climate Action & Energy Division

• Minimum diversion target: 70% of demolition debris must be recycled or reused.
• Up-front fees: Non-refundable $250 permit fee plus a refundable deposit of $2.25 per ft² (maximum $50,000).
• Refund: The deposit is returned once a post-project compliance report confirms the 70% diversion rate.

My Permits Portal – City of Burnaby

Use the online portal to register, submit, pay for, and track Building, Trade, and Demolition permits 24/7.

• 45+ Years of Specialized Experience: After decades of successful stack and venting removals in Ontario, Eco Metal Recycling now brings that trusted expertise to Burnaby’s commercial buildings.
• Full Permit Coordination: We prepare and submit all required documents for Building Permits and Demolition Permits through Burnaby's My Permits Portal, saving you time and hassle.
• Certified, Safety-Focused Crews: Our teams are trained in fall protection, demolition protocols, and safe dismantling practices to ensure smooth execution on rooftops and high-risk sites.
• Rapid Response & Scheduling: Whether it’s a planned retrofit or an urgent stack removal, we’re equipped to mobilize quickly with same-day consultations available across Burnaby.

• Commercial/Institutional Fuel & Water Tank Removal in Burnaby – Safe and compliant removal of commercial tanks.
• Commercial/Institutional Boiler Removal in Burnaby – Certified boiler dismantling and disposal.

Call (905) 220 3945 or Request a Quote to lock in your Burnaby stack-removal service today.