REgroup partners with CP Group to build a 112,000 sq. ft advanced material recovery facility in Halifax, featuring cutting-edge recycling technology to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Halifax, NS – December 4, 2025 – REgroup, part of the Municipal Group of Companies, has been selected by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization, to design, build and operate a new a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with system design and integration by CP Group of San Diego, CA. The 112,000 square foot facility will service Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and represents a significant infrastructure investment designed to feature advanced imaging systems to modernize post-collection processing and increase material recovery.
The new Halifax MRF will incorporate advanced processing technologies specifically engineered to handle the complex material streams emerging from provincial and territorial regulations taking place across Canada and deliver stronger environmental outcomes, so more materials are recycled into new packaging and products.
“The Municipal Group is proud of REgroup’s collaboration with Circular Materials on this transformative project,” said Ken MacLean, Vice President & General Counsel of Municipal Group of Companies. “As an Atlantic-based organization, we’re deeply invested in advancing recycling innovation right here at home through our affiliated companies. REgroup’s facility represents a major step forward in material recovery, technology, and environmental stewardship for our region.”
The facility will process 30 tons/hour, featuring dual infeeds and advanced sorting equipment to address the challenging material separation requirements of modern packaging waste streams. CP Group’s patented Auger Screens will be used on the front end of the system to improve processing consistency.
Advanced optical sorting infrastructure will include eleven MSS NIR (Near-Infrared) optical units providing comprehensive material identification and separation, complemented by advanced imaging systems for enhanced material recognition and quality control of aluminum. A scavenger optical sorter positioned on the last chance line maximizes material recovery rates.
The facility’s robust plastic film recovery solution utilizes density, mechanical, and NIR optical separation technologies to address one of the most challenging materials of modern waste processing. A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system will provide real-time monitoring and process optimization throughout the facility.
“CP Group is honored to be selected by REgroup to partner and deliver such an important system for Atlantic Canada,” said Richard Coupland, SVP of Strategy and Growth at CP Group. “With the growing momentum of EPR across North America, CP Group is excited to apply the unique capabilities of our technology to address the requirements of this new facility.”
Canada’s move toward extended producer responsibility shifts the operational and financial responsibility for the recycling program from municipalities to producers, requiring enhanced processing capabilities to meet recovery targets and material quality specifications. The Halifax recycling facility’s design addresses these requirements through enhanced material purity specifications required by EPR programs, improved processing efficiency to handle increased material volumes, technology integration supporting detailed material tracking and reporting requirements, and infrastructure designed to accommodate evolving packaging formats and materials.
The Halifax MRF represents Regroup’ s commitment to advancing recycling infrastructure in Atlantic Canada and is expected to be operational in early 2027.
About REgroup and The Municipal Group of Companies
The Municipal Group of Companies is an integrated group of diversified businesses based in Atlantic Canada. At our core, we build and preserve our communities’ infrastructure through work in civil construction, environmental remediation, recycling and waste management with over thirty affiliated companies including Dexter Construction, REgroup and Fero Waste & Recycling. For over 50 years, we’ve served Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and beyond, including Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, the United States, and the Caribbean region.
Known as REgroup, Royal Environmental Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary within the Municipal Group of Companies providing complete waste management solutions to commercial and residential customers. Our extensive range of services includes facility operations, garbage collection, recycling, roll-off container and dumpster rentals, composting and organics collection, and portable sanitation.
About CP Group
CP Group (www.cpgrp.com) is a leading provider of material recovery facility design, integration, and optimization services. The company specializes in advanced sorting technologies and automated processing systems that maximize material recovery rates while minimizing operational costs. CP Group’s expertise in EPR-compliant facility design positions them as a key partner in North America’s transition to producer responsibility frameworks.
About Circular Materials
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, implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Circular Materials full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting. Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.
