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Reliable Waste Management for Grocery and Supermarkets

Waste Solutions provides reliable waste and recycling services for grocery stores, supermarkets, and food retailers. Our programs help manage high volumes of organic food waste, cardboard, and packaging while keeping store operations clean, efficient, and cost-effective.Our tech-forward waste strategies and national buying power provide high-capacity waste management for independent grocers and national food chains, ensuring your aisles stay clean while transforming organic and packaging waste into a measurable asset.

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Why Grocery Retailers Partner with Waste Solutions

Our grocery waste programs are built to handle the high volumes of perishable food waste and packaging generated by modern supermarkets. We help retailers lower disposal costs through optimized service levels, expand recycling and organics diversion programs, and provide clear sustainability reporting backed by national vendor management and contract expertise.

Real Cost Savings

Benefits

  • National buying power
  • Hauler contract & negotiation expertise
  • Service level optimization

Recycling Solutions

Benefits

  • Cost effective recycling programs
  • Education & engagement
  • Monthly sustaibability reports

Vendor Management

Benefits

  • Audit, critique & process invoices
  • Troubleshoot service issues
  • Single point of contanct

Innovative Technology

Benefits

  • Cloud-based online client portal
  • AI & Ultra-sonic sensors
  • Smart phone application
Waste Services for Grocery and Retail Food

Waste Services for Grocery and Retail Food

01

Organics & Food Recycling

Specialized recovery for produce, deli, and bakery waste, utilizing high-frequency service to prevent odors and pests while diverting heavy organics to lower your landfill fees.

02

Waste & Recycling

Reliable waste and recycling services that keep cardboard, plastics, shrink wrap, and packaging moving out of busy grocery store operations.

03

Biomedical Waste

Professional disposal solutions for on-site pharmacies and wellness kiosks, ensuring all medical and sharps waste is handled with total regulatory compliance and safety.

04

Hazardous Waste

Responsible management of expired cleaning supplies, specialized refrigerants, and e-waste, providing full documentation to ensure your store meets all environmental safety standards.

05

Grease Traps

Proactive maintenance for on-site prepared food departments and rotisserie stations, preventing plumbing disruptions and protecting your store’s infrastructure.

06

Used cooking oil recycling

High-value diversion and oil recycling programs that manage bulk cooking oil waste efficiently, improving back-of-house safety and compliance.

07

Equipment

Heavy-duty industrial compactors for refuse and vertical balers for cardboard and plastics, right-sized for your store’s footprint to maximize space and waste reduction.

Independent, unbiased, experienced. We are waste audit experts.

" Switching to Waste Solutions Canada was easy and seamless. We saw major savings right away, with clear pricing and no hidden fees. Their support has been reliable and truly valuable for our operations. "

Lisa Smith, Senior Property Manager

Norquay Property Management Ltd.

" Working on the front line, my coworkers and I deal with many stressful situations and customer concerns, so having the kind of proactive, helpful, and reliable support that Waste Solutions Canada provides makes a huge difference. The service we receive is truly excellent, and I greatly appreciate the support. "

Christa Wang, Operations Manager

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

" Waste Solutions goes above and beyond in managing our waste and recycling needs. Always on the lookout for innovative solutions to make our lives easier, optimizing schedules and pickups, all while saving us money. We couldn't be happier with their all-around support. "

Tony Grouios, Director of Procurement

Sienna Senior Living

" Waste Solutions have proven to be a true asset to our business, managing not only our waste and recycling programs and haulage contracts but also our grease trap services and oil recovery programs. There are very few vendors we partner with who are more trusted to service our needs than Waste Solutions, and I would highly recommend establishing a partnership with them. "

Margaret Dowell, V.P. Procurement

SIR Corp

Let’s talk about your 
waste program

Share a few details about your site and current waste services, and a member of the Waste Solutions team will follow up with tailored recommendations. No pressure or obligation to sign up. Just a clearer view of how your program can perform better.

When you contact us, you get:

  • A response within 24 hours
  • A thorough assessment of service gaps and cost-saving opportunities in your your waste and recycling program
  • Insight into products, services, and strategies that fit your needs.
  • Guidance on next steps, from single-location to multi-site programs

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Toll free: 888-878-9278