Matrec

What Matrec does

Matrec is a Quebec-based waste management and residual materials services company operating as a division of GFL Environmental Inc., a publicly traded North American environmental services provider listed on the NYSE. The company delivers container rental, collection, and waste processing services across 16 of the 17 administrative regions of Quebec, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers. Its service portfolio spans 2-to-8-yard commercial containers, 10-to-40-yard roll-off containers, six compactor configurations (self-contained, stationary, vertical, pre-crusher, high-rise, and compaction containers), residential curbside waste/recycling/organics collection, bulk-item pickup, document shredding, construction and demolition residue (CRD) management, and contaminated soil rehabilitation.

The operating backbone is GFL's infrastructure: a CNG-powered (compressed natural gas) green fleet of collection vehicles, technology-driven materials recovery facilities (sorting centers/MRFs), technical landfill sites, and specialized contaminated soil treatment sites. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; services are sold through direct field operations, online quote requests, phone-based inside sales (1.844.628.7321), and a branch locator network. Revenue is generated through container rental and collection service fees (recurring), project-based contaminated soil rehabilitation fees, and per-transaction document destruction fees. Matrec also operates the Circular Community Project (Projet Communautaire Circulaire) as a community engagement initiative and has been recognized at the regional Gala EnviroLys environmental awards. As a private subsidiary absorbed into GFL, Matrec has no independently disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding data.

Name

Matrec

Legal name

Matrec

Website

https://matrec.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Matrec, a division of GFL Environmental Inc., provides container rental, collection, recycling, organics, compactor, document shredding, and contaminated soil rehabilitation services across 16 of 17 regions of Quebec to residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD), Yard Waste, Land Clearing & Green Waste Processing (Mulch/Compost Feedstock) (BPALAEAG), Hazardous Waste Storage & TSDF Operations (Permitted Storage, Container/Yard Management) (BPALAFAE), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Container rental
• Roll-off containers
• Recycling collection
• Contaminated soil rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Rental and Collection Services: Matrec provides rental and collection of commercial containers (2 to 8 cubic yards), roll-off containers (10 to 40 cubic yards), and compactors. Services are offered to residential, commercial, institutional, and government customers across Quebec. Revenue is generated through service fees for container rental, collection, and disposal.
2. Contaminated Soil Rehabilitation Services: Specialized rehabilitation and treatment of contaminated soils with customized planning and logistics for projects of varying scales. Revenue is generated through project-based service fees.
3. Document Shredding Services: Secure document destruction services for businesses, generating revenue through service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Matrec provides waste management and residual materials services across Quebec, including container rental (2-8 yard commercial bins, 10-40 yard roll-off containers, slant-top front-loading containers), various compactors, residential and commercial collection of waste, recycling, and organics, construction and demolition residue (CRD) management, document shredding, and contaminated soil rehabilitation. The company operates as a division of GFL Environmental Inc., delivering services through its own CNG-powered fleet and a network of sorting centers, transfer stations, and technical landfill sites.

Product overview

Matrec (now operating as Matrec – GFL under GFL Environmental Inc.) is a waste management and residual material management company offering an integrated portfolio of container rental and collection services. The company operates across 16 of 17 regions in Quebec with facilities including roll-off containers (10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yards), commercial containers (2, 4, 6, 8 yards), slant-top front-loading containers, and various compactors (self-contained, stationary, vertical, pre-crusher, apartment/highrise, and compaction containers). Services extend to contaminated soil rehabilitation, residential waste collection, recycling, organics/compost, document shredding, and construction/demolition waste management. The offering is a unified service portfolio centered on container rental, collection, and waste processing infrastructure, with GFL's green trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) serving as the operational delivery mechanism across all service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10-Yard Roll-Off Container 10-yard roll-off container designed for confined spaces or dense materials such as concrete, brick, or soil, holding capacity equivalent to 3 pickup truck loads. Targeted at contractors handling smaller construction and demolition projects.
• 15-Yard Roll-Off Container 15-yard roll-off container for contractors and mid-sized projects, balancing capacity and footprint with 4,000-6,000 lb capacity, primarily used for construction and demolition residue (CRD).
• 20-Yard Roll-Off Container 20-yard roll-off container with capacity for 6 to 8 pickup truck loads, designed for large-scale construction work requiring frequent debris management.
• 30-Yard Roll-Off Container 30-yard roll-off container for high-volume projects, holding equivalent of 8 to 10 pickup truck loads with superior depth for bulky items.
• 40-Yard Roll-Off Container 40-yard roll-off container with massive volume holding approximately 12 to 15 pickup truck loads, ideal for light but bulky materials such as cardboard, lumber, furniture, and metals.
• 2-Yard Commercial Container 2-yard commercial container ideal for small businesses with relatively low general waste output such as banks, neighborhood shops, and small offices.
• 4-Yard Commercial Container 4-yard cube commercial container suited for small and medium businesses including restaurants, healthcare clinics, and retail stores.
• 6-Yard Commercial Container 6-yard cube container designed for high-volume businesses with sliding side door for easy bag deposit, ideal for storage, restaurant chains, and real estate complexes.
• 8-Yard Commercial Container 8-yard cube container for businesses generating significant residual material volume, equipped with side door for easy access and loading, suitable for warehouses, distribution centers, and factories.
• 6-Yard Slant-Top Front-Loading Container 6-yard slant-top front-loading container for medium and large businesses with an inclined lid providing larger and clearer access than a side door for depositing large volumes.
• 8-Yard Slant-Top Front-Loading Container 8-yard slant-top front-loading container with a distinctive sloped roof design ensuring wider opening and simplified access, surpassing standard side door convenience.
• Self-Containment Compactor Self-contained autonomous and watertight compacting systems designed to handle large volumes of residual material, limiting access to pests and vermin, reducing fire risks, and effectively controlling odor emissions, suitable for businesses with high-volume wet or odorous waste.
• Stationary Compactor Stationary compactors permanently anchored to the ground (bolted or welded) designed to compress residual material directly into a trailer or transfer container for transport to recycling or landfill facilities.
• Vertical Compactor Vertical compactor distinguished by easy emptying via front-loading truck with compact format ideal for businesses with limited space or loading dock constraints.
• Pre-Crusher Compactor Pre-crusher specialized stationary compacting units used in combination with robust industrial compactors to decompose large volumes of dry or wet materials.
• High-Rise and Multi-Unit Building Compactor High-rise compactor systems for multi-unit residential buildings with versatile configurations (manual feed, chute systems, or built-in) enabling simple waste management across multiple floors, designed for safe and intuitive use by residents.
• Compaction Container Specialized compaction container with curved interior wall creating a rolling effect that efficiently compresses solid materials, preferred by organizations generating large quantities of daily waste.
• Contaminated Soil Rehabilitation Services Customized contaminated site rehabilitation solutions adapted to the specific nature of soils regardless of contamination type, from small volumes to large quantities requiring carefully planned logistics, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
• Residential Waste Collection Residential solid waste collection services for households including garbage, recycling, and organics/compost with bin placement guidelines.
• Residential Recycling Collection Residential recycling collection service with acceptable materials listing and bin placement guidelines.
• Organics, Compost, and Green Waste Collection Organics, compost, and green waste collection service for residential and commercial customers with acceptable materials guidelines.
• Document Shredding Service Secure document destruction service for sensitive paper materials for businesses.
• Construction, Renovation, and Demolition (CRD) Waste Management Construction, renovation, and demolition waste collection and management services for contractors and project managers.
• Bulk Item Pickup Service Bulk waste pickup service for large residential items such as furniture and appliances.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GFL Environmental Inc.coreOthersMatrec operates as a division of GFL Environmental Inc., one of North America's leading environmental services companies. GFL provides Matrec with the infrastructure, fleet, facilities, and operational scale to serve customers across Quebec. The relationship enables Matrec to offer comprehensive waste management, recycling, contaminated soil rehabilitation, and container rental services under a single partner. Matrec is fully integrated into GFL's Quebec operations, leveraging the parent company's CNG-powered fleet, sorting centers, and technical landfill sites.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services, Inc. Major U.S. waste and recycling company expanding into Canadian markets with residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling and organics processing; a likely competitive threat on national accounts Matrec serves.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste hauler with comprehensive collection, recycling, and disposal services including residential, commercial, industrial, and C&D streams; competes for the same national-account and municipal contracts Matrec serves in Quebec.
• GFL Environmental Inc. Parent company of Matrec and one of the largest environmental services providers in North America; directly comparable through shared container rental, collection, MRF, landfill, and contaminated soil capabilities across Canada and the U.S.

Regional players

• Ricova: Quebec-based recycler and residual materials management company operating sorting and processing facilities in the province; directly competes with Matrec in C&D, commercial recycling, and organics streams within the same territory.
• Groupe Sani-Eco / Sani-Eco Services Sanitaires: Quebec-focused environmental services group offering waste collection, portable sanitation, and industrial cleaning; a local competitor for commercial and municipal contracts that Matrec also serves.
• Services Matrec / Local Quebec independent haulers: Independent Quebec-based waste haulers and transfer-station operators that compete with Matrec on municipal curbside contracts, commercial container service, and CRD residue handling across the province.

Emerging players

• Clean Harbors, Inc. Largest North American provider of environmental and hazardous waste services, including contaminated soil treatment and industrial waste handling; directly comparable to Matrec's soil rehabilitation and specialty waste lines.
• Stericycle, Inc. Specialized waste services provider focused on regulated and document destruction streams; comparable to Matrec's document shredding and regulated commercial waste services for institutional customers.

Direct peers

• Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Vertically integrated regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management operator in the U.S. Northeast with a similar mix of residential subscription, commercial hauling, and recycling infrastructure.
• Waste Connections, Inc. Decentralized waste services operator with a strong Canadian footprint and similar model of regional brands providing collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal; directly comparable strategy and customer mix to Matrec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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