About Us

Metro Vancouver’s Trusted Commercial Recycling & Waste Management Experts

🍁 Proudly Canadian. Serving Metro Vancouver businesses for over 30 years!

HSR Services is a Corporate Division of Happy Stan’s Recycling Services Ltd (HSR). We provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective commercial recycling and resource management services across Metro Vancouver. For over 30 years, businesses have trusted us to handle their recycling, junk pickup, materials sorting, and operational waste needs with professionalism and integrity.

As a family-run division with deep operational experience, we focus on practical, hands-on recycling solutions that keep properties clean, compliant, and running smoothly, while supporting Metro Vancouver’s sustainability goals. Companies choose HSR because we combine decades of operational knowledge with a commitment to practical, scalable environmental impact.

Our Mission

To deliver dependable, professional recycling and waste-related services that support business operations, improve efficiency, and contribute to a cleaner environment.

Our mission is operational, practical, and service-focused.
We aim to help clients manage materials responsibly, maintain clean sites, and meet local requirements through:

Commercial recycling services
Junk pickup and removal
Material sorting and responsible disposal
Recycling station setup and contamination reduction
On-site support for property managers, retailers, and commercial operators

We focus on solutions that are effective, affordable, and easy to implement, with service reliability at the core.

30+ Years of Hands-On Industry Experience

With more than three decades of experience serving Metro Vancouver businesses, HSR Services understands the unique needs of commercial properties, retail operations, food service businesses, industrial sites, and strata buildings. Our long history gives us:

Proven operational best practices
Deep knowledge of regional recycling systems
Strong relationships within local waste and recycling networks
Experience managing complex and high-volume sites
The ability to adapt to changing regional waste standards

Our experience ensures clients receive service that is smooth, consistent, and tailored to real operational needs.

Safety is part of how we deliver dependable service!

HSR has achieved Certificate of Recognition (COR/OSSE) certification through the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, reflecting the systems, training and ongoing commitment that support safer day-to-day operations.

Our safety practices support our team as they work across commercial recycling, junk removal, material handling and on-site services throughout Metro Vancouver.

At HSR Services, we embody our core values, which serve as the guiding force behind our organization. These values dictate not only why and how we interact with one another but also how we engage with the communities we are a part of.

Citizenship
Leadership
Environment
Empowerment
Responsibility

Our Story

How it all started…

Stan Kaminski, otherwise known as Happy Stan, started his recycling journey with then girlfriend Della, collecting newspapers from local hotels to raise money for the Gibson’s Boys Club.

A few years later, Stan – now married to Della with three young children – started, “All Canadian Janitorial,” providing janitorial services for households and businesses in the North Vancouver area. Instead of throwing out all the paper and cardboard from the companies he was cleaning, he decided to sell it to local recycling companies…

Why Businesses Choose HSR Services

Businesses partner with HSR Services because we deliver:

Reliable recycling routes and consistent pickup schedules
Responsive customer service and fast communication
Professional junk pickup for commercial, retail, and strata sites
Clean, well-organized recycling stations
Knowledgeable staff trained in proper handling, sorting, and safety
Customized plans for buildings with unique or high-volume recycling needs
A trustworthy, family-run team that takes pride in every job

We are known for providing smooth operations, knowledgeable, and dependable service!

Our Service Area

Commercial Recycling Services
Commercial Junk Pickup
Waste Audits
On-site Waste Sorting
Recycling Station Setup & Sorting
Contamination Reduction & Education
Custom Recycling Programs
One-off and Scheduled Material Remova

Our Service Area

HSR Services proudly serves all of Metro Vancouver, including:
Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley and more

Ready to Work With a Reliable Recycling Partner?

Contact HSR Services today to improve your building’s recycling efficiency, cleanliness, and operations!

Empowering Sustainability

HSR Services offers a wide range of recycling and disposal options tailored to meet the requirements of your organization. Our process always begins with an initial consultation. Once you select HSR Services as your recycling partner, we maintain regular communication with you and manage your waste efficiently. We prioritize prompt responses to your needs and emphasize environmentally friendly practices. Above all, our commitment is to ensure the completion of the task effectively.

More than 90% of everything we accept is either recycled or reused.

Committed to Community

By understanding the impact of our actions, we can make a difference in our community. Let’s work together to responsibly manage our resources and contribute to a sustainable future.

Every small step towards Zero Waste counts. Whether it’s reducing, reusing, or recycling, we aim to inspire and educate our customers and community to make informed choices.

Together, we can create a positive impact on our environment, one eco-friendly decision at a time.