Wood residues constitute almost half of the residual waste materials slated for landfill sites in Canada. BIOMASS RECYCLE Canada (BCR) Inc. collects waste wood and lumber from 100% urban sources, like manufacturers, recycling plants, waste transfer and sorting stations and landfill sites, as well as waste materials from the care and maintenance operations of urban green spaces. Over 250,000 metric tonnes of waste wood and lumber are diverted annually from landfill sites and then forwarded to industrial processors to turn into energy and other added value organic materials for agriculture and horticulture uses such as composts, mulch, animal litter, gardening soils and landscaping. The company accepts almost all types of waste wood materials, including compact and high pressure wood laminates and plywood, with the only exception of pressure treated wood or creosote treated wood. The areas served covers a vast area including the Outaouais region, the Laurentians, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and New York State.

BCR encourages sustained mutual cooperation with its partners, such as governments and waste wood and lumber generators, ensuring their common interest and the environment are equally served. Their business model allows to literally “starve” landfill sites while generating local economic activity. By ensuring the safe removal and disposal of wood and lumber waste, BCR allows suppliers to save considerable landfill costs and to put their waste materials to good use as energy generating residues and other useful materials in the local economy. Additionally, suppliers are counting on these services to obtain and maintain their LEED certification credits.