{"id":30522,"date":"2026-06-22T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.circularmaterials.ca\/?p=30522"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:14:15","slug":"wm-cambridge-grand-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.circularmaterials.ca\/fr\/news\/wm-cambridge-grand-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular Materials et WM c\u00e9l\u00e8brent la grande ouverture d\u2019une installation de recyclage d\u2019avant-garde \u00e0 Cambridge, en Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30522\" class=\"elementor elementor-30522\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfeee54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cfeee54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f769e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f769e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163082244 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163082244 BCX0\">N<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163082244 BCX0\">ew facility strengthens Ontario\u2019s recycling system, improves material recovery, and supports the province\u2019s shift to extended producer responsibilit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163082244 BCX0\">y<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW163082244 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab9a829 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab9a829\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d745bd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d745bd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CAMBRIDGE, ON (June\u00a022, 2026) \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Circular Materials and WM marked the official opening of a new\u00a0state-of-the-art\u00a0recycling facility in Cambridge, Ontario today. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership from both organizations,\u00a0signalling continued progress in modernizing Ontario\u2019s recycling system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The facility\u00a0became operational\u00a0in early 2026, aligned with Ontario\u2019s full transition to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework for blue box recycling. As part of this shift, an expanded and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circularmaterials.ca\/resident-provinces\/ontario\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">unified material list<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has been implemented\u00a0province-wide,\u00a0increasing\u00a0the number of items residents can now recycle while improving consistency.\u00a0New recyclable materials in Ontario include coffee cups,\u00a0deodorant and\u00a0toothpaste tubes, black plastic containers, frozen juice containers, ice cream tubs and\u00a0more.\u00a0The\u00a0Cambridge facility will play a key role in managing increased volumes and supporting the system\u2019s enhanced recycling capacity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together with WM\u2019s\u00a0second new\u00a0facility in the Greater Napanee region, the two sites\u00a0will\u00a0process\u00a0roughly 30 percent\u00a0of Ontario\u2019s blue box materials, advancing the province\u2019s circular economy. The facility\u00a0will\u00a0process\u00a0up to 160,000 metric tonnes\u00a0of material annually\u00a0\u2013 equivalent to the material produced by over 1.1 million households\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and offers 19 optical sorters with AI integration, modernizing Ontario\u2019s recycling infrastructure.\u00a0These advancements help to streamline processes, increase sorting accuracy and efficiency, and enable a strong focus on innovation, safety and material quality that supports a more circular future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The facility also features an education centre designed to help Ontarians better understand the recycling process, including what to include and what\u00a0not to include\u00a0when recycling at home.\u00a0As part of the experience,\u00a0both children and adults\u00a0are welcome to the\u00a0education centre\u00a0which\u00a0includes hands-on learning and interactive features that bring the recycling process to life\u00a0for all ages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The facility is expected to provide several key benefits, including:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating more than 40 local jobs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhancing material identification\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increasing processing efficiency and accuracy with automation and AI<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving environmental outcomes by capturing and recycling more materials<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthening transportation and\u00a0logistics\u00a0throughout the provincial network<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting a more resilient and integrated recycling supply chain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis\u00a0first-of-its-kind\u00a0facility\u00a0represents\u00a0transformative\u00a0progress for Ontario\u2019s\u00a0recycling system,\u201d said <strong>Allen Langdon, Chief Executive Officer of Circular Materials.<\/strong> \u201cAs the province has now fully transitioned to extended producer responsibility, collaboration across the value chain\u00a0is\u00a0essential. Together with WM and our partners, we are investing in\u00a0made-in-Ontario solutions\u00a0that will help build a more effective and sustainable recycling system for communities\u00a0and\u00a0residents\u00a0across\u00a0the province.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFacilities like this are critical to strengthening recycling infrastructure in Ontario, both now and into the future,\u201d said <strong>Tracy Black, President, WM Canada<\/strong>. \u201cThe facilities were designed with flexibility in mind, allowing them to adapt as material types evolve and volumes grow. By combining advanced technology with operational\u00a0expertise,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0helping create the capacity Ontario needs to support a more efficient, resilient recycling system over the long term.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Owned and\u00a0operated\u00a0by WM and\u00a0delivered as part of\u00a0Ontario\u2019s\u00a0producer-funded\u00a0EPR framework, the Cambridge facility\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0a shared commitment to improving recycling outcomes. Through innovative technology and strong partnerships, the facility aims to increase material recovery, expand the list of accepted recyclables over time, and build a more circular economy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>&#8211; ### &#8211;<\/strong><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MEDIA CONTACT:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:media@circularmaterials.ca\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">media@circularmaterials.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Circular Materials \u2013\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops,\u202fimplements\u202fand supports effective and\u202fefficient recycling\u202fprograms to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected,\u202frecycled\u202fand can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy,\u202fbenefiting\u202fboth people and the environment. Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Waste\u202fManagement\u202f\u2013\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WM (WM.com) is North America&#8217;s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection,\u202frecycling\u202fand disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial,\u202fmedical\u202fand municipal customers throughout the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. In North America, WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet, is the largest recycler and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants, as well as the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry. WM Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste and secure information destruction services in the U.S.,\u202fCanada\u202fand Western Europe. 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