Emterra Environmental provides end‑to‑end recycling and waste management services that help municipalities, businesses, and institutions reduce waste, recover resources, and advance their sustainability goals.

As part of a vertically integrated network with more than 40 recycling and waste diversion facilities across Canada and Michigan, our teams deliver reliable, cost‑effective solutions rooted in innovation, operational excellence, and nearly five decades of industry expertise.

Our Services

  • Curbside Collection & Hauling

    We offer comprehensive curbside and on‑route collection services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Our fleet of more than 600 collection vehicles, including alternative‑fuel and semi‑automated trucks, ensures efficient, low‑emission pickup of recycling, waste and organics.

  • Material Recovery

    Emterra Environmental operates and/or maintains 19 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across Canada and Michigan. These state‑of‑the‑art facilities sort, separate, and process recyclable materials using advanced optical, mechanical, and density‑based technologies to prepare high‑quality commodities for remanufacturing.

  • Transfer Stations

    We manage transfer stations and receiving facilities that consolidate waste and recyclables before they move to processing sites. Our transfer station operations handle hundreds of thousands of tonnes of material annually across multiple regions.

  • Material Marketing

    Backed by nearly 50 years of commodity expertise, Emterra’s materials marketing team connects processed recyclables with strong, stable end markets across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. We manage logistics and sales of baled fibre, plastics, metals, and specialty materials.

FAQ

What is Emterra Environmental?

Emterra Environmental is a Canadian company providing recycling, collection, and resource recovery services through advanced facilities and fleet innovations.

What services does Emterra Environmental provide?

Services include recycling collection, organics programs, waste processing, commodity marketing, and resource recovery solutions.

Where does Emterra Environmental operate?

They operate across Canada with material recovery facilities and service fleets supporting municipalities, residents, and businesses.