Circular Plastics: Innovations in Resource Recovery

CCES 2025 Delegates will have the opportunity to join a special tour to two resource recovery and recycling facilities in the Greater Montreal area to learn about the latest systems, innovative technologies, processes, challenges, and emerging trends. 

• Stop 1: GFL Material Recovery Facility (MRF) (presented by Machinex).  Be one of the first to tour GFL’s state-of-the-art MRF, developed to strengthen curbside recycling activities in the Montréal area. The new residential single-stream system has the ability to process up to 52 tons per hour of material. 

The new system is capable of sorting fiber, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass, and several types of plastic, including polyethylene terephthalate(PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and mixed plastics. Machinex has installed some of the most advanced equipment and cutting-edge sorting technologies in the new MRF, including MACH Hyspec optical sorters, ballistic separators, eddy current separators, and other devices.

• Stop 2: Lavergne’s Recycling Plant. Join in on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Lavergne's plant, where we transform used materials like electronic waste and water bottles into high-quality recycled plastics that meet the standards of leading global corporations. Experience each step of our innovative process, from advanced sorting and contaminant removal to precision blending and proprietary additives mixing at our cutting-edge facility.

You’ll also witness the reactive compounding process, where base polymers and additives are expertly combined to create premium recycled plastic pellets, and visit our state-of-the-art laboratory, where every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure exceptional quality. Discover how Lavergne is driving circularity in plastics while reducing environmental impact—an inspiring look at the future of plastics. 

Why Attend? 

Learn more about the realities of recycling in Canada by observing first-hand the latest in sortation and recycling practices and technologies as it relates to the handling of residential and non-residential resource streams in Quebec, including plastics and packaging. 

Itinerary: 

• 8:45: Tour departs from the lobby of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

• 8:45-9:30: Transport (includes presentation by Machinex onboard the bus)

• 9:30-11:00: Tour of GFL MRF

• 11:00-11:15: Transport 

• 11:15-12:15: Tour of Lavergne Plant

• 12:15-1:00: Transport (includes lunch onboard the bus)

• 13:00: Return at Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

Capacity: 40 people max.

Cost: $45 (includes boxed lunch)

What to wear / bring:  Comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes / boots, and a water bottle. Steel toed boots are required - please bring them along if you own a pair; if you do not have a pair available to bring, shoe caps can be provided.  A ‘zero-waste’ lunch will also be provided by Still Good Foods.

Participants will be required to sign waivers and NDAs (for Lavergne) in advance of the tour.

PLEASE NOTE: Participation may be denied to join the tour based on concerns around competition (if this occurs, individuals will be notified in advance and refunds will be issued).

Site Tours are booked on a first-come, first serve basis. However, preference will be given to delegates attending CCES 2025.