Waste diversion services
Managing waste is complicated. Recycling rules are changing. Costs are rising. Organizations face growing pressure to meet sustainability goals and compliance requirements.
EnviroCentre helps property managers, housing providers and institutions reduce costs, improve diversion and make waste systems easier to run — without adding to your team’s burden.
We reduce waste and improve diversion through a practical, end-to-end approach. We combine operational fixes — such as waste room improvements that make recycling and composting more convenient — with clear signage and engagement strategies that change resident and staff behaviour.
Outcomes we target:
- Lower collection costs, including avoiding extra pickup fees
- Cleaner, more accessible waste rooms and fewer complaints
- Higher diversion rates, with a focus on keeping organics out of the landfill
- Compliance support to achieve diversion requirements and sustainability goals
Why property managers and institutions choose us
Waste management is shaped by dozens of small, interconnected factors — collection schedules, waste room layouts, clarity of signage, bin placement, staff and resident habits, staff capacity and shifting recycling rules. We bring an outside perspective and handle the details, supporting your team’s time and capacity.
Proven solutions
We have supported organizations including Ottawa Community Housing, the National Arts Centre, Crown Property Management and Collège La Cité.
Independent expertise
As a non-profit, our only priority is what works for you — practical, cost-effective improvements grounded in experience.
Practical delivery
From technical fixes to resident and staff engagement, we coordinate the work end-to-end and minimize disruption.
What this looks like in practice
For multi-unit residential buildings
Save more than $5,000 a year in extra pickup fees. Transform messy waste rooms into clean, accessible spaces. Establish effective organics collection without adding work for property managers.
For institutions
Meet regulatory requirements and internal sustainability targets. Achieve 50 to 70 per cent diversion. Get staff and patrons actively participating in sorting programs.
“We hired EnviroCentre to implement organics collection and improve waste diversion at three high-rise buildings. As a result, we increased our diversion rates by more than 150 per cent.”
— Dan Dicaire, senior manager of conservation and sustainability, Ottawa Community Housing
How it works
Our approach is designed for real-world operations and is simple, coordinated and measurable.
ASSESS
We review how waste is managed through site visits, observations, interviews and data analysis.
Plan
We develop a tailored action plan with practical solutions matched to your building/site needs.
IMPLEMENT
We manage delivery end-to-end — coordinating upgrades, improving signage, engaging residents and staff, and establishing effective organics collection.
MEASURE IMPACT
We track results and share proof of change — cleaner waste rooms, fewer complaints, improved diversion and lower collection fees.
What it delivers
You get a waste system that works better day-to-day and performs on the metrics that matter:
- Lower collection costs
- Cleaner, more usable waste rooms and fewer resident/tenant/staff complaints
- Improved diversion (including major gains e.g., 150% increase in one multi-unit residential building)
- Progress toward sustainability certifications/targets (e.g., LEED, BOMA BEST)
- Compliance with provincial waste management regulations
Let’s make waste diversion easier
Let’s make waste diversion easier
Whether you manage one building or an entire portfolio, we can help you reduce costs, improve diversion and simplify your waste system.
EnviroCentre provides the structure, expertise and hands-on coordination to turn complex waste challenges into practical, measurable improvements — without adding pressure to your team.
From initial assessment to full implementation and performance tracking, we make waste diversion achievable, compliant and cost-effective.
Start with a conversation. We’ll help you understand where you stand, identify opportunities for improvement, and build a plan that works for your site, your staff and your budget.
Ready to reduce costs and improve diversion without adding work for your team?
