The 120,000-square-foot plant operates as the anchor of a 23-acre eco-hub, co-locating residential single-stream processing with construction and demolition recovery. With a capacity to handle 220,000 tons of material annually, the site accounts for half of Montréal’s residential recycling and a quarter of all curbside volume across Quebec. By centralizing these operations, the company significantly curtails hauling emissions while streamlining the movement of commodities to North American end-markets.
GFL Montréal-East Plant Named North America’s Top Recycling Facility
The National Waste & Recycling Association has named GFL Environmental’s Montréal-East site the 2026 Recycling Facility of the Year, honoring the plant for its technological integration and scale. The facility serves as a central hub for Quebec's recycling efforts, processing massive volumes of residential material within a localized circular economy.
Patrick Dovigi, founder and CEO of GFL, noted that this recognition marks the third time since 2020 that one of the firm's facilities has secured the award. The Montréal-East site prioritizes worker safety through climate-controlled quality control stations and automated fire suppression systems, moving beyond traditional recovery methods. This infrastructure reflects a broader strategy to combine high-capacity automation with environmental impact, setting a standard for modern resource recovery operations.
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