After a grueling winter followed by a chilly spring, summer has finally arrived in St. John’s — and AIM Recycling wants to help locals turn their old metal into cash.
AIM recovers and recycles metal, buying everything from old appliances, BBQs and gutters to patio furniture people no longer need.
Jordan Fudge, St. John’s manager for AIM Recycling, says AIM Recycling’s friendly team is willing to help the city get ready for summer by taking unwanted metal off their hands.
“No matter what type of scrap metal you have, we can help get it out of your yard and turn it into cash,” says Fudge. “We are keen to establish and build relationships here in St. John’s, and we would like to begin by helping St. John’s clean up after a long winter.”
AIM Recycling may be a new player in the metal recycling scene in St. John’s, but it’s one of the most sophisticated Canadian metal recyclers in North America with more than 75 sites worldwide.
“AIM is truly committed to St. John’s,” says Fudge. “Not only is our team full of local Newfoundlanders, but we pride ourselves on giving back to the communities that we serve through charitable donations and sponsored events all across our sites in North America.”
AIM only established itself in St. John’s in 2016, but this Canadian company has a long history.
It all started in 1936 when Peter Black founded a small metal recycling business on Notre-Dame Street East, in Montreal, QC. He called it AIM — American Iron and Metal. By 1963, AIM had become one of the first metal recyclers in the world to build a heated facility in order to improve the working conditions, productivity and comfort of its employees.
In 1988, AIM moved to a facility with more than 100 acres of land. By 2000, AIM had grown a large cross-country client base and was expanding its international client base. Today, AIM Recycling’s 75+ sites include five processing facilities with metal shredders and three with direct access to deepwater ports.
Businesses in St. John’s can make money by selling larger volumes of metal to AIM for recycling. That’s why AIM has started investing in new, state-of-the-art equipment in their St. John’s facility.
“We are truly committed to satisfying all our customers by providing them with top-quality services,” says Fudge. “In a few weeks, we will be ready to load big volumes thanks to an upcoming delivery for a tractor truck equipped with a crane.”
AIM Recycling’s worldwide fleet currently includes more than 325 trucks, 650 trailers and 920 rail cars, and Fudge says they offer customized services to facilitate their clients’ operations and enhance their efficiency.
For locals looking to unload old water heaters, washers, ovens, gas grills, auto batteries or lamps — and turn them into cash — Fudge says the process is easy.
Come inside the office and ask an employee to guide you to the scale where you will weigh your metal goods. If you have large quantities or heavy items, you’ll drive around back to the scale. Once your metal is weighed, AIM will give you its value in cash.
If you have metal to recycle, Fudge invites anyone to come by AIM’s yard located at 340 E White Hills Rd. in St. John’s. The facility is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
“Come out to the yard and see how AIM is investing in St. John’s,” says Fudge. “We guarantee fair prices and fast, friendly local service.”
