Who We Are
Kanect Recycling was founded in 2018 in Ashtabula, Ohio with a simple idea: build a recycling company that connects people, businesses, and communities through honest service, fair pricing, and responsible environmental practices. What began as a locally focused recycling operation has quickly grown into one of the most active and trusted recycling facilities in the region, now serving customers throughout Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
From the beginning, Kanect Recycling set out to do things differently. The company was built around the concept of “Kanectivity” — the belief that businesses, customers, and communities should all benefit when they work together. By creating strong relationships with local scrappers, contractors, automotive professionals, and everyday customers, Kanect Recycling has been able to grow its operations while still maintaining the small-business approach that values people over transactions.
Today, Kanect Recycling operates full-service recycling facilities that handle a wide variety of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, automotive cores, catalytic converters, construction and demolition materials, and end-of-life vehicles. The company also offers used auto parts through its self-service salvage yard and provides services such as junk vehicle pickup and aggregate and mulch sales. By offering multiple services in one place, Kanect Recycling strives to create a convenient, efficient solution for customers who want to recycle materials responsibly while maximizing their value.
With locations in Ashtabula, Ohio and Greenville, Pennsylvania, Kanect Recycling continues to expand its reach while staying committed to the communities that helped build the company. The team takes pride in providing professional service with a personal touch, ensuring every customer — from individuals cleaning out a garage to commercial recycling partners — receives transparent pricing and knowledgeable assistance.
Beyond business growth, Kanect Recycling believes strongly in supporting the local communities it serves. The company regularly works with local partners, businesses, and community initiatives that help strengthen the region’s economy and environment. By promoting responsible recycling and environmental cleanup, Kanect Recycling helps reduce waste while turning scrap materials into valuable resources.
Leadership and Vision: Rebel Mead
Kanect Recycling is led by entrepreneur Rebel Mead, whose vision and leadership have played a key role in the company’s rapid growth since its founding. Mead built Kanect Recycling with the goal of creating a company that not only succeeds in business but also provides meaningful opportunities for employees and real value for customers.
Known for his hands-on approach and entrepreneurial drive, Mead has focused on building a team culture that emphasizes hard work, accountability, and strong customer relationships. His leadership has helped Kanect Recycling grow into one of the region’s most recognizable recycling operations while continuing to invest in new services, technology, and operational improvements.
Beyond the day-to-day business, Mead is deeply committed to giving back to the communities that have supported the company’s success. Through the Kanect Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on community support and charitable initiatives, he has worked to make a positive impact across the region. Whether through local partnerships, donations, or community-driven efforts, the foundation reflects a core belief that business success should translate into community benefit.
As Mead often emphasizes, “We’ve been fortunate to grow because of the people and communities around us — giving back isn’t optional, it’s part of who we are.”
Outside of business, he is also known as a dedicated family man who values the role local businesses play in strengthening their communities. Under his leadership, Kanect Recycling continues to focus not just on growth, but on building something meaningful for the people and places it serves.
Click the link below to learn more about our community involvement.
Our Mission
At Kanect Recycling, our mission is simple:
to provide reliable, professional recycling services while delivering the best value possible to our customers and partners.
Through innovation, vertical integration, and a commitment to service, we aim to continue growing while staying true to our roots as a homegrown company that values the people and communities we serve.
When you recycle with Kanect Recycling, you’re not just getting rid of scrap — you’re becoming part of a system built on Kanectivity, where businesses, individuals, and communities all benefit together.
We recycle most ferrous and non-ferrous metals from a variety of individuals and business clients. Click the link below to check out a list of acceptable commodities and our current price list.