Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM Canada) is excited to announce the start of construction for two new state-of-the-art recycling facilities in Ontario. These facilities, located in the Region of Waterloo and the Greater Napanee area, are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
The facilities will process about 30% of Ontario’s “Blue Box” volume through contracts with Circular Materials, responsible for operating the new recycling system, and a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization. These initiatives are part of Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, aiming to promote sustainable practices and reduce environmental impact.
This investment reflects WM Canada’s commitment to sustainability and supports Ontario’s waste reduction strategies.
WM Canada’s investments aim to increase recycling capacity, expand acceptable recyclable materials, and enhance sorting technologies. This project is part of WM’s plans to invest over $1 billion USD in recycling facilities across North America by 2026, increasing annual processing capacity and meeting rising demand for recycled content products.
Written by Emily Chatwood
