Established in 1951, Ken’s Salvage Company Limited has been a cornerstone of the Niagara Region for over seven decades. What began with an 18-year-old Ken Jacob recycling newspapers fueled by an immeasurable work ethic grew into a scrap metal legacy. Alongside his wife, daughters, and dedicated team, Ken spent a lifetime building a business rooted in grit and hand-sorted quality.
Following Ken’s passing in 2010, the torch was passed to his son-in-law Dan and youngest daughter Carolyn, who have since worked tirelessly to expand the company’s footprint.
Today, the third generation isn't just involved, they are driving the company’s evolution. While Ken laid the foundation, his grandchildren are building the future by integrating sophisticated technological advancements and modernized recycling concepts into our daily operations.
They have successfully bridged the gap between tradition and innovation by:
Modernizing Operations: Implementing state-of-the-art logistics and digital systems that increase efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Strategic Growth: Applying "millennial" ingenuity to adapt to a rapidly changing global market while maintaining the company's core values.
Preserving the Human Touch: Despite their tech-forward approach, they remain fiercely committed to the "Ken Jacob Way."
At Ken’s Salvage, you won't get lost in an automated menu. The third generation ensures that while our systems are cutting-edge, our service remains deeply personal, where you can still pick up the phone and speak to a live person. We are proud to honor Ken’s legacy not just by remembering the past, but by aggressively and intelligently pursuing the future.
Customer satisfaction and old school morals are what have kept us in business for more than 75 years. We will proudly continue to exceed our clients’ expectations with honesty, integrity and of course, top prices.
We’re a 3rd generation family business providing our customers with the best service in the Niagara region for all scrap and garbage disposal needs. Our customers are loyal because our family values set us apart. We strive to provide the best service, a personal approach and the best pricing in the region.
Call Ken's today and get treated like part of the family!
Just the Canadian recycling industry alone employs approximately 35,000 people. As recycling happens in more industries, more recycling plants are built and more scrap is moved, creating jobs in the construction and transportation sectors as well.
When pressure is applied to our natural resources, they are depleted quickly. Recycling is the only way to dramatically stop this pressure.
Recycling materials saves energy. Contributing to scrap metal recycling reduces the production of greenhouse gases. Scrap metal recycling decreases the amount of detrimental greenhouse gas emissions formed by smelting and manufacturing processes.
We need to ensure a sustainable future for our loved ones. We have a limited amount of natural resources. By recycling we are minimizing the detrimental effects on our planet and creating sustainable practice for our future generations.
Yes! Copper is 100% recyclable. Copper is one of the few resources that can be recycled continually without any loss of performance.
Yes, it is better to recycle copper rather than produce new copper: recycling copper takes up to 85% less energy than initial production.
Recycling one pound of aluminum cans saves nearly 7 kWh of electricity. With the energy it takes to make just one new aluminum can, you can make 20 recycled aluminum cans.
A used, recycled aluminum can is back in stores within 60 days.
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