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Compliant Waste Management for the Cannabis Industry

Our specialized waste management programs support cultivators, processors, and cannabis retailers with secure and compliant waste services. Waste Solutions helps facilities manage organic byproducts and operational waste streams while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

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Why the Cannabis Industry Partners with Waste Solutions

Our tailored cannabis waste programs are engineered to navigate the complex legal landscape of the industry. We focus on mitigating risk through certified destruction protocols, managing high-volume organic plant matter, and providing the robust seed-to-sale documentation required to satisfy provincial and federal audits.

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

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  • Cloud-based online client portal
  • AI & Ultra-sonic sensors
Waste services for cannabis cultivation and retail

Waste services for cannabis cultivation and retail

01

Organics & Food Recycling

Specialized on-site rendering and composting of plant waste and root balls, ensuring all green waste is made “unusable and unrecognizable” in accordance with federal regulations.

02

Waste & Recycling

Collection and management of everyday facility waste streams, including secondary packaging, cardboard, plastics, and general refuse generated through daily cannabis operations.

03

Biomedical Waste

Professional disposal solutions for on-site quality control labs and testing facilities, ensuring all sharps and clinical materials are handled with total regulatory compliance.

04

Hazardous Waste

Expert handling of extraction solvents, pesticides, and specialized fertilizers with full manifest tracking to ensure your facility meets all environmental and safety standards.

05

Grease Traps

Proactive maintenance and monitoring for facilities with on-site edible production kitchens, partnering with your facility team to prevent plumbing disruptions and protect critical infrastructure.

06

Used cooking oil recycling

Dedicated, high-value oil recycling programs for edible production kitchens, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance and supporting measurable diversion goals.

07

Equipment

High-security industrial shredders and compactors designed to prevent diversion and ensure the secure, efficient processing of regulated materials.

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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