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Our History

1999

Founded March 1st, 1999 by Steve Bolhuis Sr. and John Essex.

Original location: 2210 Roberts Street, Muskegon, MI.

2001

Relocated to current site at 1241 East Keating in Muskegon

25 acres, 35,000 sq ft warehouse space.

2004

Second Generation join the family business, Brendan

2004

Beacon acquires assets of Weavers Iron and Metal, Grand Haven MI

2005

Scrap Processing expansion

  • Non Ferrous HRB Baler
  • Ferrous Shear/Baler Install

2011

Grant and Steve Jr. join family business

2012

Acquired 1221 Keating, 100,000sq ft warehouse property in Muskegon, Michigan

2013

Acquired Enviro Control metals recycling business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan

2014

Expansion of Muskegon location with purchase of Burton Street adjacent property

2015 & 2016

Acquire five different pieces of property adjacent to the Grand Rapids location for future expansion on 650 Chestnut St. SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

2016

Beacon acquires Rifkin Iron and Metal location in Traverse City, Michigan

2019

Rail Terminal built on Grand Rapids site to support growth

2021

Beacon starts private railcar fleet and puts newly built railcars into service in both Grand Rapids and Traverse City

Mission Statement

The mission of Beacon Recycling is to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities by being a leader in safety and environmental observance, by building lasting customer relationships, by providing growth for our employees, by providing on-time services, and by sharing our success with the community.

Our Core Values

  • Importance of Beacon Family
  • Integrity & Transparency
  • Customer Focus
  • Work Ethic
  • Work Ethic
about Beacon Recycling

Value Statements

A Strong Family Business

Beacon Recycling takes pride in being the locally owned and operated recycler whose customers speak directly with decision makers when they need something done.

Steve Bolhuis Sr., opened Beacon in 1999 and since has welcomed back all three of his sons, Steve Jr., Brendan, and Grant, in operating the business. With their knowledge, that has included industry experience all over the world and a team full of dedicated, hard-working employees, Beacon can handle any and all situations.

A Proud Part of the Community

Whether it’s supplying educational programs with recycling or sponsoring local sports teams, Beacon Recycling is proud to support the community in which we work and live.

Fast, Efficient Service

By keeping our equipment new and our employees highly trained, we are committed to providing on-time pickups and deliveries and supplying our customers with the service that they need in a fast, efficient manner. We ask for a 24 hour advance on pickups, but realize that special circumstances do arise and we do whatever we can to help our customers out when they are in a bind.

Beacon Of Safety

Beacon Recycling is committed to continuously promoting a culture that is focused on safety, risk management and training so that our team members, customers, and vendors can thrive in the safest work environment possible.