Integrated Recycling Technologies

Established in 1997 by Steve Budd, Integrated Recycling Technologies (IRT) is a Minnesota-based company specializing in the recycling of catalytic converters, precious metals, electronic scrap, and non-ferrous metals.

After a humble beginning in Steve’s garage, IRT has grown into a global competitor, processing 4.5 million pounds of non-ferrous, e-scrap, and catalyst per month, out of a modest 6-acre, 65-employee facility in Monticello, Minnesota. Their strong customer focus has helped the company continue to grow rapidly, even in the midst of the recent economic downturn.

Utilizing their ability to assay all precious metals, IRT is able to quickly and accurately grade catalyst material. This, along with their ability to hedge metals, ensures that their customers receive consistent and transparent pricing of their material. IRT has the ability to cut converters on-site, thereby saving on refining costs, and passing those savings along to their customers. To help eliminate error and maximize efficiency, IRT installed a state-calibrated truck scale in early 2009 to complement their floor scales and computerized buying system.

Buyers at IRT strive to develop custom-fit, long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationships with customers, and pay promptly and fairly based on the most up-to-date market prices. This allows customers to gain maximum overall value from their metals. In addition, IRT offers brokerage services for any commodity, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These brokerage services allow their larger customers access to consumer-direct outlets in the finest global markets.

In 2011, IRT will continue its growth with infrastructure expansion, and continuing to build strong customer relationships by adding value through competitive pricing, and additional services. IRT has also renewed its commitment to environmental stewardship and safety by completing ISO 14001: 2004 Certification as of September 2010. Servicing small dealers with a handful of converters, and large dealers with multiple truck loads, no load is too small or too big for IRT.