GFL to buy Waste Management’s Atlantic Canada assets

GFL Environmental Inc. (Vaughan, Ontario) and Waste Management of Canada Corp., a unit of Waste Management, Inc. (Houston, TX), have signed a definitive agreement whereby GFL will acquire Waste Management’s assets in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The deal is contingent upon certain regulatory approvals and contractual consents. “The acquisition of Waste Management’s assets in Atlantic Canada offers GFL a unique opportunity to acquire a strong base of customers and assets with six hauling yards and three landfills,” said Patrick Dovigi, president and CEO of GFL. “We are very excited to expand GFL’s brand into an attractive new market and look forward to welcoming the 145 Atlantic Canada employees to the GFL team.” Waste Management continues to provide waste management services in six Canadian provinces.