Overview
Canada’s waste sector combines national haulers with strong regional companies and significant municipal/regional authority operations. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs are expanding, reshaping recycling and organics systems. Services span collection, recycling/MRF, organics (compost/AD), transfer/landfill, hazardous/industrial and medical waste.
Lists are representative, not exhaustive; confirm service lines and coverage on official company and municipal sites.
Segments
Major Players (National / Multi‑Province)
Representative Operators and Specialties
Indicative segments; verify coverage by province
| Company | Core segments | Notes | Careers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFL Environmental | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Landfill, Organics | Canada‑wide with US operations | Careers |
| Waste Connections of Canada | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Landfill | Operates across provinces | Careers |
| WM (Waste Management of Canada) | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Landfill, Organics | National presence | Careers |
| Emterra Group | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Organics | Multiple provinces | Careers |
| Miller Waste Systems | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Organics | Ontario and beyond | Careers |
| Environmental 360 Solutions (E360S) | Collection, Recycling/MRF, Hazardous (select) | Growing via acquisitions | Careers |
| Wasteco | Collection, Recycling/MRF | Primarily Ontario | Careers |
| Loraas | Collection, Recycling (Prairies) | Saskatchewan‑based | Careers |
| Cascades Recovery+ | Recycling/MRF, fiber | Part of Cascades Inc. | Careers |
| Clean Harbors Canada | Hazardous/Industrial | Field services and facilities | Careers |
| Stericycle Canada | Medical waste | Healthcare services | Careers |
| Veolia (Canada) | Water, waste, energy | Industrial & municipal | Careers |
| SECURE (Secure Energy) | Industrial waste, energy services | Specialty & midstream adjacencies | Careers |
Municipal & Regional Authorities (Examples)
Ontario & Quebec
- • City of Toronto Solid Waste Management Services
- • Region of Peel; York Region; City of Ottawa
- • Ville de Montréal; Communautés métropolitaines
BC, Prairies & Atlantic
- • Metro Vancouver; Capital Regional District (CRD)
- • City of Calgary; City of Edmonton
- • Provincial/municipal utilities (various)
Delivery models vary: direct municipal service, public‑private partnerships, or contracted private haulers/operators.
Trends for 2025
EPR Expansion
Producer responsibility for packaging broadens; contracts and MRF operations adjust accordingly.
Organics & LFG
Organics programs and landfill gas management remain priority areas for investments.
Safety & Automation
Vehicle telematics, cameras and robotic sorting continue to scale in large metros.
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