Scrap metal & recycling security solutions
Sirix offers scrap metal and recycling security solutions to reduce theft, monitor and record site activities, and mitigate liability. Our advanced remote video monitoring with expert intervention ensures optimized material flow visibility and enhanced worker safety throughout your yard.
By 2027, copper prices in the USA are expected to rise by 20% to $9,800 per ton, and aluminum prices are projected to increase by 36% to $3,000 per ton, due to supply deficits and high demand. This might make these metals even more prone to theft.
A 1700% increase in catalytic converter thefts from 2018 to 2022 due to rising metal values highlights the ongoing theft risk for scrap metal in Canada.
Theft thwarting.
Sirix’s scrap metal & recycling remote video monitoring quickly detects intrusions, deterring thieves and vandals, and protecting your facility from damage and loss.
CCTV security cameras and loudspeakers are strategically placed around your facility for comprehensive scrap metal & recycling live CCTV monitoring.
When a threat or suspicious activity is detected, a video alarm is sent to Sirix’s command center, where vigilant security operators review the footage to assess the situation.
If the situation requires attention, operators quickly follow your business’s established protocols, which may include issuing voice interventions, dispatching police or security teams, or reaching out to the emergency contact.
Sirix’s operators ensure the security threat is resolved or authorities are on-site before moving on to the next alarm.
Beyond surveillance.
Threat detected
When an intrusion or threat is detected at the scrap metal and recycling facility, a video alarm is instantly triggered at the operator’s station.
Footage analysis
Voice intervention
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Event recorded
Ultimate deterrence
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Eyes everywhere.
Sirix’s Autonomous Security Box provides top-tier scrap yard security with 2 motorized bullet cameras and a 4x PTZ camera. Covering 40-600 meters with cloud analytics, it offers real-time, comprehensive monitoring to instantly detect security breaches.
Sirix does that.
Sirix provides scrap metal & recycling gate security solutions by remotely managing your gate access system.
Our remote operators handle entries and exits, verify visitor identities via two-way audio and one-way video, and ensure only authorized personnel gain entry. This eliminates the need for on-site guards, saving you money.
Scrap metal & recycling gate security.
Visitor detection.
A visitor arrives at the gate. The camera detects them and sends a video alarm to our command center.
Prompt response.
Sirix’s operator promptly greets the visitor and examines the video, conducting ID verification through two-way audio and one-way video.
Access granted.
Once the visitor is confirmed as
authorized, the operator opens the gate.
Event logging.
The operator logs the event in the client’s account on Sirix’s Event Portal, creating an accessible audit trail.
Recycling monitoring mastery. Security solutions tailored to scrap metal and recycling facilities.
Rapid response.
Access assurance.
AI augmentation.
Instant insights.
Solo staff support.
The power of AI.
Sirix provides a range of AI solutions tailored for scrap metal and recycling facilities. These solutions can seamlessly integrate with any security camera, enhancing its detection capabilities with advanced technology.
Smoke & fire detection AI
Scrap metal & recycling facilities face fire risks from flammable materials & equipment. Sirix’s AI-driven smoke & fire detection swiftly identifies smoke or flames, ensuring safety & preventing disasters.
Loitering detection AI
Scrap metal and recycling facilities are vulnerable to theft & unauthorized access. Sirix’s AI-driven loitering detection triggers alarms when vehicles or individuals linger too long in monitored zones, enhancing security and preventing thefts.
Long-range object detection AI
Sirix’s long-range object detection AI extends your security cameras’ range by three times, detecting people and vehicles across large scrapyards. This ensures no suspicious activity goes unnoticed, regardless of distance.
License plate recognition
Sirix’s license plate recognition AI enhances security by identifying and recording vehicle plates, & checking them against a blacklist. This helps recognize repeat offenders & keep them out, ensuring accurate tracking & preventing unauthorized access.
Sirix’s security solutions. Your scrap yard shield.
Continuous coverage. 24/7 surveillance ensures your yard is always monitored, unlike security guards who take breaks.
Cost control. Eliminates the need for on-site guard salaries and benefits, saving money.
Comprehensive view. Cameras provide a broader view of your yard compared to a single guard’s line of sight.
Swift response. Trained professionals take immediate action upon detecting suspicious activity.
Enhanced safety. AI-driven systems detect potential hazards and prevent accidents, ensuring a safer environment.
Detailed documentation. Every event is recorded with audio and video, providing a clear audit trail for security purposes.
Frequently asked questions
- 24/7 Surveillance: Monitor your yard continuously, unlike security guards with breaks and shifts.
- Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for on-site guard salaries and benefits.
- Wider Coverage: Cameras offer a broader view of your yard compared to a single guard’s line of sight.
- Rapid Response: Trained professionals can take immediate action upon detecting suspicious activity.
Copper is a particularly attractive target for thieves due to its high market value. Thieves may use specialized tools to breach fences or cut through copper cables. Employee theft also poses a significant risk. Implementing background checks and access control measures is crucial to mitigate both external and internal security threats.
Technology offers 24/7 vigilance, reduces labor costs, and provides a wider monitoring range compared to guards.
It allows cameras to detect people and vehicles even in large yards, ensuring no suspicious activity goes unnoticed.
It helps deter unauthorized access by identifying vehicles entering and leaving the facility, aiding in investigations.
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