Recycling Totes and Bins in Canada
Emterra supplies recycling totes, bins, and carts for municipalities, commercial operations, and multi-residential buildings across British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. As a family-owned resource recovery company with decades of experience, we deliver containers as part of a complete collection and processing system, not as standalone products.
Our team helps program coordinators, property managers, and municipal decision makers select the right container format for their program's collection frequency, site layout, and diversion targets.
Why Municipalities and Businesses Choose Emterra Recycling Containers
Emterra provides recycling containers as part of a complete resource recovery system. Our totes and bins are used across residential, municipal, and commercial programs to support consistent collection, reduce contamination, and improve diversion outcomes.
- Built for Canadian weather, UV-stabilized HDPE, cold-tolerant, heavy-duty service life
- Automated lift compatible, works with semi-automated and fully-automated curbside collection
- Blue Box program ready, designed for Ontario, BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba municipal recycling programs
- Contamination reduction: standardized containers improve material stream quality
- Integrated with Emterra service, containers, collection, processing, and reporting in one program
- Backed by 50 years of family-owned Canadian waste and recycling experience
Tote and Bin Size Options
Emterra's standardized totes are built to Canadian municipal specifications and proven to withstand the demands of residential, commercial, and multi-residential programs.
| Size | Best For | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
65-gallon |
Residential curbside, multi-unit, low-to-medium volume |
Semi-automated or manual lift |
95-gallon |
Commercial, heavy residential, high-volume programs |
Fully automated lift |
Both sizes feature UV-stabilized HDPE plastic, attached lids, one-piece handles, and a stable wheelbase for easy movement
Applications for Recycling Totes, Bins and Baskets
Emterra’s recycling containers, including totes and recycling baskets, support a wide range of waste and recycling programs for Canadian recycling programs. These totes are used to manage recyclable materials, improve sorting efficiency, and support material recovery and recycling programs.
Full-Service Recycling Programs for Canadian Municipalities and Businesses
Unlike retailers that sell individual bins, Emterra delivers containers as one part of a complete recycling program. Municipal and commercial clients choose Emterra because we:
- Supply, deliver, and replace containers across the program lifecycle
- Provide scheduled collection using automated and manual lift equipment
- Process collected materials at Emterra facilities across four provinces
- Deliver diversion reporting and compliance documentation
- Adjust container mix and collection frequency as program volumes change
This integrated approach reduces contamination, improves diversion rates, and simplifies vendor management for program administrators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Size Recycling Tote Do I Need?
The right size depends on your waste volume, collection frequency, and program type. Larger totes are often used for commercial recycling, while smaller containers work well for residential and multi-unit properties.
Are Emterra Totes Cart-Lift Compatible?
Yes. Our 65-gallon and 95-gallon totes are compatible with both semi-automated and fully-automated cart lift systems used across Canadian municipal collection fleets
What Materials Can These Containers Be Used For?
These containers are designed for common recyclable materials such as paper, plastics, and packaging, depending on program requirements.
Do You Sell Individual Totes or Full Programs?
Emterra primarily supplies containers as part of a municipal or commercial program that includes collection, processing, and reporting. For consumer-level recycling guidance, visit Recyclability.ca.
What Provinces Do You Serve?
Emterra operates across British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, with regional facilities and collection fleets supporting municipal and commercial programs.
What Materials Can These Containers Be Used For?
These containers are designed for common recyclable materials such as paper, plastics, and packaging, along with organics and general waste, depending on program specifications and provincial regulations.
