Waste Management for Small & Medium Businesses
A complete waste and recycling solution for growing businesses, built to reduce costs, simplify vendor management, and improve recycling performance with monthly reporting.
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Who it’s for?
Single-location operators who want predictable waste costs and fewer service issues.
Growing multi-site businesses that need vendor consolidation and consistent service levels.
Teams without time to audit invoices, manage haulers, or troubleshoot missed pickups.
Our proven 3-Step process to lower your waste costs
Our proven three-step process benchmarks your current costs and service, identifies meaningful savings, and delivers fast, measurable cost reductions.
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Collect
We capture everything we need to understand your waste needs, starting with a thorough audit of your existing operational data. This step paints a clear picture of what can make the biggest impact on your bottom line.
- Waste & recycling invoices to verify pricing and fees
- Service agreements and contracts to confirm rates and terms
- Weight reports to understand volume, diversion, and contamination risk
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Analyze
We turn data into action. By reviewing your current service levels, efficiency, and diversion performance, we build a targeted strategy with optimized schedules and right-sized equipment. The result is a cleaner, more cost-effective program that strengthens compliance and boosts sustainability.
- Determine baseline & cost saving potential
- Identify optimization opportunities (frequency, container sizing, contamination)
- Prepare data-backed recommendations with a clear path to savings
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Manage
We bring your new program to life and keep it running flawlessly. Our team handles every detail, from equipment rollout to ongoing optimization, with proactive monitoring and billing verification. You get a dedicated partner and a program that stays efficient, compliant, and aligned with your growth.
- Secure immediate cost savings
- Optimize service & implement best practices
- Proactive program management and issue resolution
We handle waste management. you focus on your business.
We’ve partnered with thousands of small and medium businesses across Canada, delivering 15% or more in savings on waste disposal programs. We handle the entire switch, from contracts to haulers, with zero interruption to your operations.
Real Cost Savings
We leverage our unmatched buying power and industry-leading expertise to help your business save money while improving environmental stewardship.
- National buying power
- Hauler contract & negotiatio
Vendor Management
We act as your single point of contact, eliminating the burden of managing multiple haulers and complex contracts so you can focus on your business.
- Audit, critique, and process invoices
- Troubleshoot service issues
- Single point of contact across all services and vendors
Recycling Services
We build practical recycling programs around your site layout, your staffing, and what local recycling infrastructure can actually process, so material recovery goes up and landfill waste goes down.
- Cost-effective recycling programs
- Education & engagement to reduce contamination
- Monthly sustainability reports and diversion tracking
Innovative technology
We provide tech-forward tools that offer radical transparency and real-time insights into your waste program’s performance.
- Cloud-based client portal
- Image-based and ultrasonic sensors
- Smartphone application for schedules and service requests
Insights That Deliver
From client case studies to industry perspectives, this collection highlights how smarter waste strategies lead to better results.
Sustainable Waste Management
earth day every day: how small businesses can lead in waste management and recycling solutions
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TSC Stores realizes over 35% savings while streamlining multi-province vendor management.
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Sustainable Waste Management
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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
Frequently asked questions
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How do small businesses typically reduce waste disposal costs?
The biggest levers are right-sizing bins and pickup frequency, reducing contamination fees, and auditing invoices and contracts. We handle these steps and implement savings.
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What waste & recycling services does Waste Solutions offer for small and medium-sized businesses?
We provide comprehensive waste and recycling management solutions tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses, including service bundling, equipment sizing, recycling diversion programs, single-vendor consolidation, and simplified billing. Our goal is to help you manage all your waste streams without having to juggle multiple vendors.
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Do you work with businesses that have only one location?
Yes. We support single-site and multi-site small and medium-sized businesses, scaling our services as you grow.
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Can you manage both waste and recycling services?
Yes. We manage waste, recycling, and related streams (like organics) with consolidated vendor coordination and reporting.
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What reporting will I receive?
You’ll receive reports on service levels, costs, and sustainability metrics, allowing you to track progress and make informed decisions based on data.
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How do I get started?
Start with a free assessment: share invoices and service details, and we’ll identify cost-saving opportunities and next steps.
Ready to work together?
20+
years in business
50M+
in savings
98%
client retention rate
5000+
sites managed