Recyclers Who Care About Your Future

Our facilities

Gibson, Louisiana

HQ, Rig Decommissioning

Frederikshavn, Denmark

European Large Scale Recycling

Barge, Ships, Offshore drilling rigs dismantling

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Our storage yard, for boats, rigs and vessels

Our core values

Environment

Protection of the environment is at the core of our mission and a priority for our team, our customers, and the world.

Safety

Throughout the entire process emphasis  is on safety at all times.

Quality

Provide customers with a safe, reliable  and economical way to recycle assets that have reached the end of their useful life.

We are M.A.R.S.

MARS, the premier ship recycling and decommissioning provider in the USA, boasts a rich legacy of 53 years in the industry. At the dawn of 2020, we proudly inaugurated our EU Approved Green recycling facility in Frederikshavn, Denmark, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable practices. Specializing in the recycling of vessels and assets contaminated with hazardous materials such as NORM, asbestos, mercury, and more, we leverage our extensive experience and tailor-made procedures to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible cleaning and recycling of these resources. Trust MARS to manage your decommissioning needs with expertise, precision, and a steadfast dedication to sustainability.

Dwight “Butch” Caton Sr. & Kristi Caton

About us Safety & Environment

Our expertise

Rig decomission

Our offshore platform and rig decommissioning facility is located at  499 Powhatten Court, Gibson, LA on Bayou Black about 20 miles from…

Barge dismantling

Located at 8900 River Rd., Waggaman, La 70123 is a 30 acres facility on the Mississippi River. The Waggaman yard is a versatile location for M.A.R.S., Inc. Our…

Large Scale Recycling

Located at 8900 River Rd., Waggaman, La 70123 is a 30 acres facility on the Mississippi River. The Waggaman

The next step in your career

Modern American Recycling Services Europe (M.A.R.S.)  is designed to safely and efficiently process large scale recycling projects and will have the capacity to recycle  in excess of 200,000 tons of metal annually.

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