Emptied pallet racking bays with guard rails
Service · No. 06 · Decommissioning

Decommissioning, no leftover steel.

Lease ending? Facility closing? We tear down, haul away, and where the steel still has value — buy it back. Cleanups documented for landlord sign-off across the GTA.

Buyback credits offset disposal Certified scrap-recycler manifest Landlord sign-off package In-house since 2011
What this service is

Complete teardown, buyback where applicable.

Lease expiry is the wrong time to discover that your racking is your problem to dispose of. We handle the entire decommissioning — including buyback offers on systems that still have resale value.

The buyback calculation is straightforward. We assess your existing racking against current market demand for that profile + gauge + capacity. Where there's resale value, we offer credit against the decommissioning fee. Common scenario: the buyback fully offsets teardown costs.

For racking that's reached end-of-life — heavily damaged, obsolete profiles, structural rust — we route the steel to certified scrap recyclers and provide a manifest documenting disposal for your environmental records. Landlord sign-off package includes condition photos + clean-floor certification.

416 Industrial crew decommissioning racking — outdoor teardown, GTA
Process

Four steps. No surprises.

1

Inventory + buyback offer

We inspect existing racking, classify by resale potential. Buyback offer + decommissioning quote within 5 business days.

2

Schedule & permits

Move-out date confirmed with landlord. Any decommissioning permits (rare but municipality-dependent) handled by us.

3

Teardown & haul

Our crew tears down, palletizes resaleable steel for buyback, manifests scrap steel to a certified recycler.

4

Landlord sign-off

Floor swept, anchor holes documented, condition photos compiled. Sign-off package delivered to landlord on your behalf.

Scope

What you get, in your hands.

i.

Buyback Offer

Where steel has resale value, we offer credit against the decommissioning fee. Common scenario: buyback covers most or all of the teardown cost.

ii.

Disposal Manifest

Non-resaleable steel routed to certified scrap recyclers. Manifest documents tonnage + recycler for your environmental records.

iii.

Landlord Sign-Off Package

Condition photos, anchor-hole documentation, clean-floor certification. Hand directly to landlord — protects your security deposit.

iv.

Tax Receipt (Donation Option)

Where you'd prefer not to sell, we can route resaleable steel to a registered charity partner. Tax receipt issued for fair-market value.

Compliance

Aligned with Ontario's current standards.

Environmental

Certified Scrap Recyclers

Non-resaleable steel routed to MOECC-licensed recyclers. Manifest documents tonnage + facility for environmental compliance records.

Lease Compliance

Landlord Documentation

Standard commercial leases require documented decommissioning + clean-floor certification. Our sign-off package meets the documentation bar across all major GTA landlords.

Worker Safety

Working at Heights Certified

Teardown crews carry current Working at Heights certification. Required for any racking over 3 metres tall.

CSA A344-17 ANSI MH16.1 / RMI WSIB INSURED MOECC-LICENSED RECYCLERS WORKING AT HEIGHTS IN-HOUSE SINCE 2011
Frequently asked

Questions we hear most.

How much can we get for our racking on buyback?

Depends on system age, profile, gauge, capacity, and current market demand. Selective teardrop in good condition typically commands $25-50/bay. Structural systems run higher. Heavily damaged or obsolete profiles are scrap-value only.

Do we have to take the buyback, or can we donate it?

Either works. We have charity partners that accept racking donations for warehouse + community programs. Donation route comes with a tax receipt for fair-market value.

How quickly can you decommission a warehouse?

Standard 1,500-pallet-position facility takes 7-12 business days end-to-end. Larger or more complex systems (VNA, multi-tier) run longer. Rush scheduling available with after-hours and weekend crew at premium.

What about the anchor holes in the slab?

We document every anchor hole's location + size. Most commercial leases don't require slab repair, but if yours does, we can quote the patch work — typically $4-8/hole. Documentation alone is usually enough for sign-off.

Watch

A racking aisle in motion.

Stock warehouse footage — real 416 install footage lands with the photoshoot.

STOCK FOOTAGE · illustrative — not a 416 job or crew

Lease ending? Send your timeline. We'll quote the decommissioning.

Buyback credits offset disposal where the steel still has value. Certified scrap manifest and landlord sign-off package included — no obligation, across the GTA.

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