How Much Did We Collect in 2015? Over 2.8 Million Pounds

2015 has marked a year of change, growth and development. Thank you to all of our customers for helping us reach our goals. This year, we have collected tons, literally tonnes, of drywall, garbage and asbestos.


We recycled 1,221.03 tonnes (2,686,258.95 lbs) of drywall. That is equivalent to 244 large elephants or a 12-storey building. Drywall is recycled at New West Gypsum, Cloverdale Disposal and Capt’n Crunch.


We collected 62.26 tonnes (136,982.88 lbs) of garbage. Think about the biggest shark you’ve ever seen, then think even bigger. At 33 feet long the whale shark reaches 60 tonnes. To ensure as many materials as possible will be recycled, we take garbage to local businesses, International Material Recovery, Wastech and Harvest Urban Waste Recyclers.


With a surge of demolitions, asbestos jobs have drastically increased. In 2015, we collected 20.57 tonnes (45,250 lbs) of asbestos materials. This tricky substance must be disposed of with care, HLI Hazmat Logistics takes the absestos safely across BC to be properly disposed of in Alberta. Be safe with every demolition and renovation, make sure that you test for asbestos containing material (ACM)!


Click here to see a full list of materials that may contain asbestos >> Asbestos Hazards for Homeowners


We look forward to another great year in 2016! Looking at renovating? Give us a call, we’ll deal with the mess for you.

Choosing an Asbestos Contractor Series: 12 Things to Look For

By Jess M • October 3, 2024
Choosing an asbestos contractor may feel overwhelming, so we have put together a four-part series of 12 important things we think you should look for when hiring an asbestos contractor. This series will be broken into three points per post to make the information easy to digest and help you focus on a few things at a time during your search.

What is Asbestos?

By Andrea Macdonald • April 18, 2024
By definition, asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings. In english, it is an insulator with great fire protection properties that is resistant to chemical erosion. What are the risks? Asbestos isn’t hazardous until it is disturbed, often from renovations or demolitions. Breathing exposed asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other diseases including, asbestois, mesthelima and lung cancer. Does my home contain asbestos? If your house was built between 1950 – 1990, it is likely that there is some form of asbestos. It is often hard to tell because asbestos was mixed with with many other materials. Before doing any renovations you must have your drywall tested for asbestos. HERE is a link to asbestos testing facilities. Common uses for asbestos: Insulation Linoleum Floor tiles Drywall Cement board and tiles Textured decorative coatings Cement pipers Please click on the following link to see which materials may be asbestos containing: Asbestos Hazards for Homeowners What do I do if my home contains asbestos? If your home contains asbestos and you’re looking to do renovation, call us, we specialize in Asbestos Abatement and can safely remove and dispose of all contaminated materials. Find more information on how we can help HERE .
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