Allied Paper Savers

What Allied Paper Savers does

Allied Paper Savers is an Edmonton, Alberta-based full-service paper and cardboard recycler operating across Western Canada. The company processes approximately 50,000 tons of recycled fiber annually and offers an integrated stack of services including paper and cardboard recycling, bin rentals, hauling, freight, baling equipment sales and rentals, on-site shredding, government-certified truck-scale weighing, brokerage, and consulting, with explicit support for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Stewardship programs.

The firm serves six customer segments — municipalities, recycling haulers, private businesses, the general public, non-profits, and home builders — using a sales-led go-to-market model. Its primary disclosed commercial anchor is a primary-supplier relationship with Soprema's Sopra-Cellulose cellulose insulation line, which positions Allied as the upstream feedstock source for a green-building product. Operational infrastructure includes a government-certified truck scale, membership in provincial industry bodies (Alberta Care, Recycling Council of Alberta, Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council), and a recently launched online invoice payment portal.

Allied operates as a subsidiary of Soprema, a larger industrial conglomerate, and has been in business for over 30 years. Headcount sits in the 11-50 employee range, consistent with a regional mid-market recycler. The business model generates revenue through commodity throughput on recycled fiber, equipment rental and sale, logistics services, and a growing portfolio of compliance-driven and value-added services such as EPR support and consulting.

Name

Allied Paper Savers

Legal name

Allied Paper Savers

Website

https://alliedpapersavers.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allied Paper Savers is an Edmonton-based full-service paper and cardboard recycler serving municipalities, haulers, businesses, and the public across Western Canada. It processes over 50,000 tons of recycled fiber annually and operates as a subsidiary of Soprema.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycling and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper & Fiber Recovery Facilities (Old Corrugated Containers, Mixed Paper) (EUAIADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recovered Paper Collection & Sorting (OCC, ONP, Mixed Paper) (IMAMAKAA), Confidential Document Destruction & Secure Recycling (Shredding) (IMAIAFAO), Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF)

Keywords

• Paper recycling services
• Cardboard recycling
• Waste management solutions
• Recyclable material processing
• Bin rental hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Recyclable Material Processing: The company purchases and processes all grades of paper and other recyclable materials from municipalities, businesses, and the public, paying competitive rebates for materials received.
2. Equipment Rental Services: Bin rentals including roll-off containers (20-40 cu. yd) for cardboard and paper products, front load containers for newspaper collection at apartments, and compactor/baler equipment rental.
3. Hauling and Logistics Services: Truck/van service for local and long haul freight, cube van service for caged and baled material collection, servicing Western Canada.
4. Bale Tie Wire Sales: Sales of 14 Ft. bale tie wire (14 gauge) with competitive pricing, kept in stock for immediate purchase.
5. Stewardship and EPR Support: Auditing, reporting, and comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility support services for organizations, including consulting services.
6. On-Site Shredding Services: Non-confidential office paper shredding services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Allied Paper Savers is a full-service recycler that collects, receives, purchases, and processes all grades of paper and cardboard (along with other recyclable materials) from municipalities, recycling haulers, private businesses, non-profits, and the public. The company operates an Edmonton-based processing facility with a government certified truck scale, and delivers complementary services including roll-off and front-load bin rentals, hauling/logistics, compactor and baler equipment rentals, on-site paper shredding, bale tie wire sales, brokerage, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) auditing and reporting support.

Product overview

Allied Paper Savers operates as a full-service recycling platform offering collection, processing, and purchasing of paper and cardboard materials to municipalities, recycling haulers, private businesses, and the public. The core service consists of Paper Recycling and Cardboard Recycling, supported by an array of add-on services including bin rentals and hauling (Roll Off Service, Front Load Containers, Truck/Van Service, Cube Van Service), equipment solutions (Compaction and Baling Equipment, Bale Tie Wire Sales), professional services (Brokerage Services, Consulting Services, Stewardship/EPR Support), specialized offerings (On Site Shredding Service, Government Certified Truck Scale, Commercial Construction/Demolition Hauling), and freight/logistics services covering Western Canada. The company also supplies Sopra-Cellulose insulation as a related building product. An online invoice payment portal provides additional customer convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper Recycling Collection, purchase, and processing of newspaper, office paper, and non-glossy papers in baled and loose formats; serves municipalities, recycling haulers, businesses, non-profits, and the public.
• Cardboard Recycling Collection and processing of cardboard materials in baled and loose formats for commercial customers and the public.
• Truck/Van Service Local and long-haul freight and logistics alternatives for transporting recyclable materials across Western Canada.
• Cube Van Service Specialized collection service for caged and baled recyclable material.
• Compaction and Baling Equipment Rental Rental and servicing of compactors and balers for on-site waste management at commercial customer sites.
• Roll Off Service Rental of 20 to 40 cubic yard roll-off containers for cardboard and paper products, including pickup of compacted loose material.
• Front Load Containers Front-load newspaper collection containers provided to apartments, condos, churches, and community centers.
• Brokerage Services Tailored brokerage solutions for recyclable material sales with competitive market pricing for commercial customers.
• Consulting Services Free assessments and recommendations for commercial recycling programs, including program design and implementation guidance.
• On-Site Shredding Service On-site non-confidential office paper shredding services for commercial customers.
• Government Certified Truck Scale 80-foot government certified truck scale with 67 tonne capacity, open year-round for public and commercial vehicle weighing.
• Stewardship and EPR Support Extended Producer Responsibility support including auditing, reporting, and comprehensive service solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Commercial Construction and Demolition Hauling Bin rentals and hauling services for commercial construction and demolition waste removal, targeted at home builders and demolition contractors.
• Bale Tie Wire Sales Sale of 14-foot, 14-gauge bale tie wire at competitive pricing, kept in stock for immediate purchase by recycling operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every ton of recycled paper saves about 17 trees and 682.5 gallons of oil
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sopra-CellulosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied Paper Savers is a primary supplier for Sopra-Cellulose insulation, an environmentally friendly building product. For every truck of Sopra-Cellulose sold, 13 tonnes of paper is saved from landfills. This partnership positions Allied as a key supplier in the green building materials supply chain.
• Alberta CareminorOthersProud member of Alberta Care, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and environmental stewardship in Alberta.
• Recycling Council of AlbertaminorOthersProud member of the Recycling Council of Alberta, supporting waste reduction and recycling initiatives in the province.
• Saskatchewan Waste Reduction CouncilminorOthersProud member of the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, supporting recycling and waste reduction efforts in Saskatchewan.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shred-it (Stericycle): Shred-it, now part of Stericycle, provides on-site document shredding and secure recycling services. It overlaps directly with Allied's on-site shredding offering and downstream recovered-fiber placement.
• Cascades Recovery: Cascades Recovery is the recycling and recovery division of Cascades Inc., one of Canada's largest paper and packaging producers. It directly competes with Allied in recovered fiber collection, sorting, and brokerage across Canadian markets.

Regional players

• Kruger Inc. Kruger Inc. is a Canadian pulp and paper manufacturer with recycling and recovered fiber operations, primarily in Quebec and Ontario. It is comparable as a Canadian paper-recycling counterpart, though its core geography is eastern Canada.

Others

• Resolute Forest Products: Resolute Forest Products is a North American pulp, paper, and tissue producer that consumes large volumes of recovered fiber. It is comparable as a downstream end-market participant for Allied's recycled paper output.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Republic Services is a large U.S. waste and recycling company with MRF operations and commercial recycling services. It is a strategic benchmark for Allied on commodity processing economics and EPR-style reporting.
• GFL Environmental: GFL Environmental is one of Canada's largest diversified waste management companies, offering collection, recycling, and processing services across multiple provinces. It overlaps with Allied on commercial recycling and hauled-material processing, though at vastly larger scale.
• Waste Management Inc. WM is the largest North American waste and recycling provider, operating extensive MRF and recycling networks. It competes with Allied for commercial recycling relationships and downstream fiber buyers.
• Waste Connections: Waste Connections is a major North American waste services company with significant Western Canadian operations. It competes with Allied for municipal and commercial recycling contracts and end-market access for recovered fiber.

Emerging players

• GreenMantra Technologies: GreenMantra upcycles recycled plastics into specialty waxes and has explored paper-derived feedstocks. It is comparable as an emerging downstream offtake for recovered paper, similar to how Sopra-Cellulose consumes Allied's fiber.
• TOMRA: TOMRA is a global leader in sensor-based sorting technology for recycling and waste streams. It is comparable to Allied as a relevant recycling ecosystem participant, though TOMRA sells technology rather than operating MRFs directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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