REgroup Teams Up with CP Group to Build Cutting-Edge Recycling Facility in Halifax

REgroup, a subsidiary of the Municipal Group of Companies, has secured a pivotal contract from Circular Materials to develop an advanced material recovery facility (MRF) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This project, according to report, is designed to modernize recycling meet the region’s growing recycling needs.

The recycling industry in Canada is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by regulatory changes such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. These programs shift the burden of waste management from municipalities to producers, aiming to improve recycling rates and reduce environmental impacts. As provinces and territories across Canada implement stricter regulations, advanced material recovery systems have become crucial to keep pace with evolving waste streams, especially those arising from modern packaging materials.

Historically, municipalities have managed recycling systems, but with the introduction of EPR, industry stakeholders now bear a larger share of the responsibility for ensuring higher recovery rates and better material quality. The new Halifax facility is part of a broader effort to bolster the region's recycling infrastructure and adapt to these regulatory changes.

According to the report, the new 112,000 square-foot facility in Halifax will serve both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It will feature cutting-edge sorting technology to manage the increasingly complex materials generated by modern packaging. The facility will process 30 tons per hour, utilizing dual infeeds and advanced sorting systems to meet the growing challenges of material separation. One of its key features will be the use of CP Group’s patented Auger Screens, which will enhance consistency in the sorting process.

To handle the growing complexity of material streams, the facility will also incorporate 11 MSS NIR (Near-Infrared) optical units, ensuring precise material identification and separation. Additionally, advanced imaging systems will improve the quality control of aluminum recovery. A scavenger optical sorter will be employed on the final sorting line, optimizing recovery rates.

The facility will also include an advanced plastic film recovery system, utilizing a combination of mechanical, density, and NIR optical sorting technologies to address one of the most challenging material types in recycling. For real-time monitoring and optimization, the facility will incorporate a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, ensuring operational efficiency and up-to-date reporting capabilities.

Industry leaders have praised the collaboration between REgroup and CP Group. Ken MacLean, Vice President & General Counsel of the Municipal Group, expressed pride in the initiative, emphasizing the company's commitment to advancing recycling innovation in Atlantic Canada. “REgroup’s facility represents a major step forward in material recovery, technology and environmental stewardship for our region,” said MacLean.

Richard Coupland, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth at CP Group, noted the growing momentum of EPR programs across North America and highlighted the importance of their technology in meeting the evolving requirements of modern recycling systems. “CP Group is honored to be selected by REgroup to partner and deliver such an important system for Atlantic Canada,” Coupland stated.

Once operational in early 2027, the Halifax facility will play a critical role in advancing recycling efforts in Atlantic Canada, helping to meet higher recovery targets set by evolving EPR programs. It is part of a broader push to enhance processing capabilities across the country, ensuring that the region is well-equipped to handle future waste challenges. As regulatory pressure on material recovery intensifies, the Halifax MRF will likely serve as a model for other facilities looking to integrate advanced technology to improve recycling outcomes.

Source: CP Group

SUNSHINE Spotlight: The new Halifax MRF reflects a significant leap forward in material recovery technology, positioning Atlantic Canada to meet the challenges of modern recycling demands.