Scotia Recycling Limited

What Scotia Recycling Limited does

Scotia Recycling Limited is a privately held Atlantic Canadian waste management and recycling company founded in 1976 and operated as a subsidiary of the Scotia Investments Limited conglomerate. The company operates 10 facilities across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador and employs more than 160 people. Its core operations span three service lines: Commercial Recycling (collection and processing of paper, plastics, metals, glass, and organics for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers), Security Shredding (NAID AAA-certified mobile and plant-based destruction services), and Green Depots (consumer drop-off sites for recyclables and stewardship-program materials such as electronics and paint).

At the operational core is materials recovery facility (MRF) processing — sorting, baling, and marketing of recyclable commodities to end markets. The firm holds NAID AAA certification for secure destruction and i-Sigma qualified vendor status, which are prerequisites for handling government, healthcare, and financial-services confidential material. It also participates in producer-funded stewardship programs including EPRA NL (electronics) and Product Care (paint), extending recovery beyond traditional curbside streams.

Revenue is generated through three streams: tipping fees and commodity sales under municipal and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling contracts (City of St. John's, Waste Check, Pictou County, Valley Waste-Resource Management Authority, Circular Material Atlantic in NB, and a Saint-Pierre and Miquelon marketing contract); recurring scheduled shredding service contracts with corporate and government clients; and drop-off fees or stewardship-program rebates at Green Depot consumer sites. Acquisition activity (Great Northern Recycling, Island Shredding Services in 2022) and infrastructure consolidation (the modern Kentville MRF replacing the former Yarmouth MRF) indicate a roll-up and densification strategy within the Scotia Investments portfolio.

Name

Scotia Recycling Limited

Legal name

Scotia Recycling Limited

Website

https://scotiarecycling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycling and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber Recycling & Pulping (Paper, OCC, Mixed Paper) (BPALADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA), On-site Recycling Programs (Single-Stream, Source-Separated) (BPABALAB), Recycled Resin Trading & Distribution (PCR/PIR Commodity Markets) (EUAIAKAK)

Keywords

• Recycling services
• Document shredding
• Material recovery
• Waste management
• Beverage container recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hantsport

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recyclable Materials Collection and Processing: Collection, processing, and brokerage of recyclable materials including paper products (OCC, ONP, mixed office paper, etc.) and plastics (PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP). The company supplies these materials to paper mills, plastic recyclers, and manufacturers. They also export materials to international markets including South East Asia.
2. Security Shredding Services: Secure document destruction services including one-time purge shredding, ongoing scheduled shredding, and corporate programs. Services include mobile shredding at client locations, provision of free lockable security containers, and Certificates of Destruction. Available in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
3. Green Depot Services: Consumer-facing depot services where individuals can drop off beverage containers and recyclables in exchange for refunds. Services include drive-thru, express & go, charity drop-off, and fibre drop-off options. Also accepts electronics and paint for responsible disposal.
4. Custom Business Solutions and Consulting: Custom recycling solutions for businesses including waste audits, recycling evaluations, staff orientation programs, and progress reports. Services tailored for businesses with single or multiple locations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scotia Recycling Limited provides collection, processing, sales, and brokerage of recyclable fibre and plastic materials, secure document destruction services, and consumer-facing beverage container redemption depots. The company operates 10 facilities across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador, serving commercial, municipal, institutional, and residential customers with mobile pickup, on-site shredding, and public drop-off channels.

Product overview

Scotia Recycling Limited operates as a service-oriented company providing integrated recycling and document security solutions across Atlantic Canada. The portfolio consists of three core service pillars: Scotia Recycling Services (collection, processing, sales, and brokerage of recyclable materials including fibre and plastics), Scotia Security Shredding (secure document destruction with various service tiers), and Green Depot Services (consumer-facing beverage container recycling with automated technology). Add-on services include commercial pick-up, scheduled shredding programs, and specialized recycling for electronics and paint. The company operates 10 recycling facilities across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador, serving both business and residential customers through a network of depots and mobile services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scotia Security Shredding: Secure document destruction and shredding services brand operating in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Products and services

• Scotia Recycling Services Collection, processing, sales, and brokerage of recyclable materials including fibre (OCC, ONP, mixed paper) and plastics (PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP) for residential, commercial, government, and industrial clients across Atlantic Canada.
• Scotia Security Shredding Secure document destruction services providing confidential document disposal for businesses and institutions, including mobile shredding at client locations, Certificates of Destruction, and free lockable security containers. Available in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
• Green Depot Services Consumer-facing recycling depots accepting used beverage containers in exchange for refunds, with drive-thru, express & go, and charity drop-off options. Automated sorting and counting technology deployed in Corner Brook and Mount Pearl locations.
• One-Time Purge Shredding Bulk secure shredding service allowing businesses to dispose of unwanted records at their convenience, with mobile shredding at client locations and a Certificate of Destruction provided.
• Ongoing Scheduled Shredding Recurring shredding service with custom security plans, free lockable containers, and configurable service frequencies (monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly) for continuous document security.
• Electronics Recycling End-of-life electronics recycling program operated in partnership with EPRA Newfoundland and Labrador, accepting televisions, monitors, computers, printers, and mobile devices at depot locations.
• Paint Recycling Environmentally responsible paint disposal service accepting leftover paint, primers, coatings, aerosols, and empty paint cans through depot center locations in partnership with Product Care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most modern material recovery facility (MRF) in Atlantic Canada
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Circular Material AtlanticcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Scotia Recycling secured the marketing contract for the sale of recyclable materials generated in New Brunswick under Circular Material Atlantic's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) contract.
• St. Pierre and MiquelonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Scotia Recycling secured the marketing contract for recyclables generated in St. Pierre and Miquelon (French colony). Materials are consolidated and handled through the Dartmouth hub.
• Fundy Solid WasteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Marketing agreement with Fundy Solid Waste (Saint John, NB) to support their new MRF (Material Recovery Facility) operations.
• CKF (Charles H. Kim Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCKF is a sister company that manufactures products designed with recyclability in mind. Scotia Recycling supplies fibre materials to CKF's facilities, including the Langley plant in BC. CKF is part of the Scotia Investments Limited family of companies.
• Maritime PapercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Scotia Investments Limited family of companies. Maritime Paper focuses on creating products designed with recyclability in mind, supporting the circular economy.
• Crown Fibre TubecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Scotia Investments Limited family of companies. Crown Fibre Tube concentrates on creating products designed with recyclability in mind.
• Scotia Investments LimitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Scotia Recycling. Scotia Investments has made substantial investments to modernize Scotia Recycling's facilities. Scotia Investments' ESG strategy encompasses environmental stewardship, social responsibilities, and governance across its family of companies.
• EPRA Newfoundland and LabradorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPRA Newfoundland and Labrador is a government-approved and not-for-profit industry-led organization that manages end-of-life electronics recycling. Scotia Recycling participates in their program for electronics recycling.
• Product Care (Paint recycling program)minorOthersScotia Recycling partners with Product Care to offer convenient and environmentally responsible solution for disposing of leftover paint through depot center locations across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stericycle: U.S.-based secure information destruction provider offering scheduled shredding, one-time purges, and Certificates of Destruction — directly comparable to Scotia Security Shredding's NAID AAA certified offering. Comparable go-to-market, customer segments, and compliance-driven value proposition.
• Cascades Recovery+: Recycling and recovery division of Cascades, one of Canada's largest pulp-and-paper groups. Recovery+ operates MRFs and collects/sorts OCC, ONP, mixed paper, and plastics into its own mills — directly comparable to Scotia Recycling's fibre supply model feeding CKF and Maritime Paper.
• Shred-it (Stericycle brand): Mobile secure document destruction brand operated by Stericycle with strong Canadian presence. Direct competitor to Scotia Security Shredding on mobile shredding trucks, scheduled service, and PIPEDA-compliant work for enterprise and institutional customers.
• Modern Waste Solutions: Canadian waste and recycling services provider operating across Ontario with commercial and industrial collection, MRF processing, and recycling brokerage. Comparable in services mix (fibre and plastics recycling) and target customer segments (commercial, industrial, institutional).
• Emterra Group: Canadian, family-influenced recycling and materials recovery operator with MRFs, commercial recycling, and Green Depot-style consumer drop-off services. Scotia and Emterra operate comparable fibre/plastics collection, processing, and brokerage models across Canadian provinces and overlap on mobile commercial pickup and depot services.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: One of the largest North American recycling and waste services companies, operating MRFs and commercial recycling programs. Comparable in MRF operations and commercial recycling services but at substantially larger scale and broader geography than Scotia.
• GFL Environmental Inc. Largest Canadian-owned diversified waste management company, operating solid waste collection, recycling, and MRFs across Canada. GFL competes with Scotia for municipal recycling contracts and commercial accounts but at much larger scale and broader service mix.
• Waste Connections of Canada: Canadian arm of Waste Connections, a major North American solid waste and recycling operator. Competes with Scotia for municipal contracts, commercial pickup, and recycling processing in overlapping Canadian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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