Security Solutions for Scrap Metal & Recycling Centers
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Live Video Monitoring for Scrap Metal & Recycling Centers
Your Challenges
- Theft of valuable materials due to expansive, unattended areas.
- Vandalism and property damage from inadequate monitoring.
- Costly security methods like solely relying on guards or drive-by patrols.
- Employee and operational liability risks from lack of oversight.
Our Solutions
- 24/7 live video monitoring to secure unmanned areas.
- Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) for monitoring remote locations.
- Access control and perimeter defense to prevent unauthorized access.
- Advanced video analytics and review for investigating incidents.
Better Business Outcomes with ECAM’s Scrap Metal & Recycling Security
Reduce Theft & Liability Risks
- Prevent unauthorized access with live video monitoring.
- Monitor employee actions to ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Capture real-time footage for insurance claims and liability protection.
Efficient Coverage for Large, Remote Yards
- Monitor vast outdoor areas with long-range camera technology.
- Use thermal imaging to detect threats in low visibility or dark conditions.
- Secure remote locations without relying solely on costly on-site guards.
Reduce Costs with Proactive Monitoring
- Augment expensive on-site security guards with 24/7 video surveillance.
- Respond faster to suspicious activity with live monitoring alerts.
- Reduce overall security costs while increasing site protection.
Automate Security Processes
- Streamline access control and gate management through automation.
- Monitor and document load weights via integrated systems.
- Improve operational efficiency with customized, automated solutions.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
How SA Recycling Scaled Security Across 175+ Facilities With ECAM
At SA Recycling, rapid growth from fewer than 50 facilities to more than 175 locations made consistent security coverage difficult to manage. With intrusions, break-ins, theft, and visibility gaps across a national footprint, SA Recycling partnered with ECAM for remote video monitoring, real-time intrusion detection, and nationwide service support. The result was a scalable security program that improved visibility, simplified management, and helped teams respond to incidents as they happened.
Scaled coverage across 175+ facilities
Real-time intrusion detection to stop crime instantly
Simplified security management
“Having ECAM as a security partner for us has made it a lot easier to maintain and stay on top of our solution.”
— Roger Young, Director of Loss Prevention, SA Recycling
Security Applications for Scrap Metal & Recycling Centers
Live Video Monitoring
Continuously monitor high-value assets, gates, and remote locations with live video monitoring, reducing liability and eliminating the need to rely solely on costly guards.
Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs)
Deploy security quickly to any area with mobile surveillance systems, providing full coverage of large outdoor areas and remote locations without the need for permanent infrastructure.
Gate and Access Control
Prevent unauthorized access to valuable assets and secure vulnerable areas of your yard with advanced gate access control systems and perimeter monitoring.
License Plate Recognition
Track vehicles entering and exiting your facility with real-time license plate recognition technology, helping to monitor deliveries, visitors, and security enforcement.
Why Leading Businesses Choose ECAM
| ECAM | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Nationwide coverage | Limited or regionally fragmented |
| Installation & Support | Dedicated ECAM technicians | Subcontracted labor |
| On-Site Deployment | Operational in 5 days or less | Longer timelines and dependencies |
| Setup | Turnkey activation with no setup fees | Complex installs with added costs |
| Mobile Surveillance Units | Advanced, flexible, and scalable fleet | Limited or outdated options |
| Monitoring | Fully in-house, trained professionals | Outsourced monitoring centers |
| AI Technology | Proprietary, continuously trained models | Off-the-shelf systems |
| Scalability | For single sites and enterprises | Difficult to scale consistently |
Scrap Metal & Recycling Security FAQs
Do you offer an app or platform that gives us access to the cameras?
Yes! We offer a secure, user-friendly security system platform that allows you to access your surveillance camera feeds anytime, anywhere—whether you’re on-site or off-site. You can view live or recorded footage from your desktop, tablet, or mobile device through our app, giving you full visibility into your property at all times.
What is the range of your thermal/long-range thermal cameras?
On Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs), these cameras can detect activity up to 600 feet away. For fixed installations, our long-range and thermal cameras can reach up to 1,200 feet, providing wide-area coverage even in low-visibility conditions.
Can your system capture license plates?
We do offer solutions specifically designed for license plate capture. Standard monitoring cameras focus on broader activity, but we can install specialized License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras that are positioned and configured to capture clear plate details—day or night—when that level of detail is needed. We can also provide daily, weekly, or monthly reporting.
Does your reporting software capture metric data to show ROI?
Yes, our reporting software is designed to help demonstrate the value of our services by capturing key metrics, such as the estimated cost savings of each prevented incident (e.g., $2,250 per vandalism). We’re also exploring enhancements through our Connect App to automate and streamline this reporting — something no other provider offers.
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What Customers Say About ECAM
“This system saves us at least $3,000 per month on security costs, sometimes even more. Having a team that’s proactively looking out for our sites…that’s very helpful.“
Jason Hawkins Vice President of Construction | MT Builders
“Since partnering with ECAM, we’ve seen a significant decrease in trespassers, loitering, and people coming from homelessness encampments onto our property. That has created significant cost savings for Foothill Transit.”
John Curley Chief of Safety and Security | Foothill Transit
“ECAM has helped reduce the amount of criminal activity in our garage significantly by sounding the alarms and contacting the police before further crimes can occur.“
Noelle Phillips Senior Community Manager | CORE Apartments
“I was getting several complaints a week…and then kind of overnight, those complaints stopped coming in. Gone. Why go to the place with the giant camera unit when there are plenty of other places without one?“
Steve Ebenhack President | Outsource
“Having ECAM as a security partner has made it a lot easier to maintain and stay on top of our solution. They were immediately on target with the intrusion…they started to call law enforcement and tracked them.“
Roger Young Director of Loss Prevention | SA Recycling
“I recommend ECAM to anyone who even thinks they need security. Anyone can have fancy technology, but ECAM has the people I trust to do their best for my team.“
Justin Akin General Manager | All Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
“ECAM is economical, dependable, and professional. They treat your property like it’s their property. You won’t realize how much time you spend on your problem until you don’t have to spend that time anymore.“
Steve Zimmerman Owner | Green Earth Realty
“We’ve noticed that since we placed the MSU’s in our parking lots we don’t get as much vandalism and theft, and things seem to be kind of mellowing out. We see this partnership with ECAM as a positive thing and we’re just going to ride that positive wave.”
Major Benny Jones Lambert International Airport Police
“ECAM makes it very easy for me to check up on my sites by giving me an app on my phone that allows me to check any camera on the site at any time of the day. If I see something wrong with the system while checking my phone, I can contact someone in customer service who will also assist me with other camera views or anything else I need.“
Scott Caulfield Health & Safety Rep | Mattamy Homes
“The Hanover Sheriff’s Office has been proud to partner with ECAM. Their camera trailers serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and have been so well received by our business community that requests for their use are frequent. Overall this system has been a valuable addition to the crime prevention tool box utilized by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.“
Captain Terrence Sullivan Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
“One of the great things about ECAM is they were able to tailor make exactly what we needed here at the Port. So, I am a believer in ECAM, and anytime I reach out to other local law enforcement agencies or any partners, I always tell them how wonderful ECAM is.“
Lieutenant Rosario Ferrara Los Angeles Port Police
