At Emterra Group, Community Care™ is how we strengthen the social, environmental, and economic well‑being of the communities where we live and work.
Through meaningful partnerships, local initiatives, and purpose-driven programs, we connect community health with environmental stewardship—showing that every recycled item can help create positive change.
Make Your Contribution at the Curb™
Our Make Your Contribution at the Curb™ program transforms residential recycling into real community impact.
For every tonne of recyclables collected, Emterra Group donates $1 to local health foundations, helping strengthen healthcare services where our customers live and work.
Since its inception, we are proud to have donated over $400,000 to local healthcare foundations in Ontario's Niagara Region and the Comox Valley in British Columbia.
Shred-a-Thon
Twice a year, Emterra Group partners with Shred‑It and the local Salvation Army in Chilliwack, British Columbia, to host a free community Shred‑A‑Thon.
Residents can securely shred personal documents at no cost while responsibly recycling paper materials. In support of local families, attendees are encouraged to bring food or monetary donations, helping strengthen community well‑being while reducing waste.
These Shred-A-Thon events have proudly raised $68, 548 for the local community since its inception in 2010.
The WRENCH
Emterra Group has been a long-time supporter of The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH) — western Canada’s largest community bike shop, to expand access to affordable bikes, repair services, and cycling education.
Each holiday season, we support Cycle of Giving, helping deliver refurbished bikes to families who need them. In 2024, we sponsored Bike Bazaars, community repair events where children receive bikes and helmets, promoting safe cycling and community well‑being.
Together, we’re helping keep resources in use longer, reduce waste, and build a stronger circular economy—one refurbished bike at a time.