Ready to Rethink Your Municipal Waste Program?

Talk to Emterra about municipal waste management services designed for your community’s collection, recycling, and diversion needs.

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Government and municipal customers choose Emterra for practical municipal waste solutions that support reliable service, cost control, and waste diversion. We help lower waste management and recycling costs by simply offering a better solid waste program. Our innovative processes and advanced technology deployments, from state-of-the art material recovery facilities (MRFs) to some of the greenest waste collection fleets on the planet, demonstrate our focus on relentlessly pursuing efficiencies while creating sustainable municipalities. We share your community vision and are ready to provide you with a successful, solid waste program when you’re ready to rethink your waste plan.

What This Service Includes

Emterra’s municipal waste management services can include:

  • Curbside and multi-family waste collection
  • Municipal recycling programs and recyclables processing
  • Materials hauling and transfer support
  • Landfill and disposal services
  • Government facility collection
  • Waste diversion support for municipal solid waste management programs
  • Our municipal programs can include reliable residential waste collection tailored to local community needs.

Who This Service is For

  • Single-tier municipalities needing curbside and multi-family collection
  • Regional governments are consolidating routes across multiple communities
  • Public-sector facilities (works yards, transit, civic buildings) needing scheduled collection
  • Communities running Blue Box / EPR programs that need recyclables processed
  • Emterra also provides commercial waste management services for businesses, institutions, and industrial facilities.

How Municipal Waste Management Works

  • Assess community needs

    Emterra reviews collection, recycling, facility, and diversion requirements.

  • Build the service plan

    The program is designed around routes, materials, facilities, and budget priorities.

  • Deliver collection and processing

    Emterra supports reliable collection, hauling, recycling, and disposal services.

  • Improve over time

    Programs are monitored for efficiency, service quality, and diversion opportunities.

Our Waste Management Services

  • Curbside & Multi-Family Collections

    With a fleet of 800 trucks across Canada and a growing number of alternative fuel vehicles, we can service you and save you money.

  • Recyclables Processing & Marketing

    Recyclable paper and packaging materials are transformed at our facilities into valuable commodities. The leading technology and processes we use produce the least residue, the highest grades, and the best value for end market buyers.

  • Materials Hauling & Transfer

    When distance is an issue, we can move your materials where it needs to go. We create operational and logistical efficiencies for your solid waste plan.

  • Landfill & Disposal

    As we work together towards reducing waste from our systems, we must also manage our waste carefully today. In our landfill and disposal services, Emterra makes sure trash is handled properly.

  • Government Facilities Collection

    You have several facilities, and each one might have different solid waste programs. See how we can service you.

Sustainability Throughout Our Business through Technology

We believe in reducing the waste in our lives; we believe in Zero Waste. Our job isn’t just what we do; it’s also how we do it. By using alternative fuels in our fleets (like compressed natural gas and biodiesel) and employing innovative processes and technology in our recycling facilities, we continuously set new environmental standards for the industry.

We’re in your community!
View Emterra’s service locations across Canada to learn where our municipal waste and recycling solutions are available.

Emterra believes in supporting the communities where we live and work positively. Through our work, we service approximately 32% of Canada’s population, and through our Community Care™ programs, we do a lot more. Check out how we’re getting involved where you live.

FAQs About Municipal Waste Management

What is Municipal Waste Management?

Municipal waste management is the collection, processing, recycling, transfer, and responsible disposal of residential and public-sector waste. Emterra supports municipalities with services that help communities manage materials more efficiently while improving recycling, diversion, and service reliability.

Who Needs Municipal Waste Management Services?

Cities, towns, regional governments, and government facilities need municipal waste management services when they require dependable collection, recycling, hauling, or disposal support. Emterra works with public-sector partners to build programs around community needs, budgets, and sustainability goals.

Does Emterra Provide Municipal Waste Collection Contracts in Ontario?

Yes. Emterra provides contracted municipal waste collection, recycling, and diversion services for municipalities and regional governments in Ontario, as well as British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Programs are built around each community's routes, materials, facilities, and budget.

Does Emterra Support Municipal Recycling Programs?

Yes. Emterra supports municipal recycling programs through collection, recyclables processing, and materials marketing. The goal is to recover value from recyclable materials, reduce landfill reliance, and help communities advance their waste diversion priorities.