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Metro Compactor is Great Place to Work Certified for 2026–2027

Great People. Strong Culture. Better Together. We’re proud to announce that Metro Compactor Service has been Great Place to Work® Certified for 2026–2027! This recognition means a great deal to us because it reflects something we have always believed: our people are the foundation of everything we do. At Metro Compactor, creating a great workplace goes beyond providing the right tools and resources. It means building an environment where [...]

2026-09-23T15:15:44-04:00

Komar Industries Acquires Metro Compactor Service, BaleForce and Chute Source (Collectively “Metro”) to Expand North American Waste & Recycling Platform.

This strategic acquisition unites Komar and Metro’s geographic footprints, creating a cross-border market-leading provider of end-to-end waste and recycling solutions. Metro’s broad portfolio of compactors, balers, chute systems, and related equipment – combined with its strong aftermarket service, parts, rentals, and industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled monitoring platform – strengthens Komar’s ability to support customers across the full lifecycle of their waste and recycling operations throughout North America. [...]

2026-05-22T13:20:20-04:00

Metro Compactor Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for 2025

Putting People First. Building Better Together. We’re thrilled to share that Metro Compactor Service has once again been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2025! This recognition is a proud moment for our entire team—and a meaningful reflection of the culture we’ve all worked hard to create. At Metro Compactor, we believe that when we take care of our people, they take care of our [...]

2025-04-09T12:57:26-04:00

Top Features of High-Rise Garbage Chutes

When it comes to managing waste efficiently in high-rise buildings, particularly in busy commercial and industrial settings, the right garbage chute features can make all the difference. From odor control to fire safety, these chute systems are engineered to streamline waste disposal, improve hygiene, and support sustainability efforts. Let’s take a closer look at the top features of high-rise garbage chutes and how they benefit large-scale facilities: Advanced Odor Control [...]

2024-11-04T17:31:52-05:00

Metro Compactor Service acquires Ottawa’s Power Compactec Canada

TORONTO – July 3, 2024 – Metro Compactor Service, Canada's leading expert in waste and recycling equipment and service for over 40 years, is expanding its operations and further growing in Ontario with the acquisition of Ottawa company, Power Compactec Canada. This acquisition will expand Metro’s capabilities in the province, allowing the company to meet growing demand in Ottawa and the surrounding region. “This acquisition greatly helps build our [...]

2026-06-25T09:32:51-04:00

Metro Compactor Service recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 SME Employers

Staff from Metro Compactor Service at award ceremony on April 2, 2024, receiving recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 SME Employers Shaking up perception of working in the waste industry TORONTO – April 8, 2024 – Metro Compactor Service, North America’s leading expert in waste and recycling equipment and service for over 40 years, has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Small & Medium Employers, announced this [...]

2025-11-24T10:26:53-05:00

Metro Compactor recognized as Canada’s Top 100 Employers in SME category

We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognizd as Canada's Top 100 Employers in the SME category. We are grateful for our incredible staff who drive our business by sharing our values of Service First, Innovation, Integrity, and Continuous Learning. Some reasons we were selected are: Metro Compactor Service invests in ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for courses taken externally (to $1,000 per year) and in-house [...]

2026-05-27T11:12:31-04:00

Metro Compactor Service Acquires Miller Waste Solutions Group – July 5, 2023

Metro Compactor Service acquires Miller Waste Solutions Group Acquisition includes waste and recycling equipment service and manufacturing division of Miller Waste Systems TORONTO – July 5, 2023 – Metro Compactor Service, Canada's leading expert in waste and recycling equipment service and supply for over 40 years, is expanding its operations and further scaling up in Ontario with the acquisition of Miller Waste Solutions Group. The company, (formerly WSG), is Miller [...]

2025-11-24T10:26:53-05:00

Metro Compactor Service set to shake up WasteExpo – April 26, 2023

21st Century Trash: Metro Compactor Service set to shake up WasteExpo TORONTO – April 26, 2023 –Metro Compactor Service, North America’s leading expert in waste and recycling equipment and service for over 40 years, is set to make an impact next week at Waste Expo in New Orleans, LA. WasteExpo is the leading event in North America for waste, recycling and organics professionals from the private and public sector. The [...]

2025-11-24T17:33:59-05:00

Metro Compactor Service Press Release – November 21st, 2022

Metro Compactor Service acquires Compaction PlusCompany continues its focus on transforming Canada’s trashTORONTO – November 21, 2022 –Metro Compactor Service, Canada's leading expert in waste and recycling equipment and service for over 40 years, is transforming the waste industry once again with the acquisition of Compaction Plus, a premier provider of waste handling equipment in Ontario.The purchase of Compaction Plus will boost Metro’s rental fleet allowing it to meet growing [...]

2025-11-24T10:26:54-05:00
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