The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced a joint investment of $26,448,693 to support Énercycle in developing a new organic waste recovery center that utilizes biomethanisation and composting technologies. This initiative is expected to divert approximately 35,000 tonnes of organic matter from landfills each year, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 3,286 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
The investment will fund the construction and operation of Énercycle’s new facilities, which will be located on the landfill site in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès. The project will include the construction of buildings, the development of composting treatment areas, and the installation of a digester and related equipment.
The Énercycle organic waste recovery center will cater to a large portion of the Mauricie region, serving urban areas such as Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, as well as the RCMs of Mékinac, Maskinongé, and Des Chenaux. It will also facilitate the collection of organic waste from industrial, commercial, and institutional sources across the region.
With an estimated total cost exceeding $75.7 million, the project will include a connection to the biogas treatment and purification system, allowing biomethane to be injected into the gas network. Additionally, a wastewater treatment plant will be installed.
Scheduled for commissioning in autumn 2026, the facility is expected to produce over 1.2 million cubic meters of biomethane, which will be injected into the Énergir network.
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, commented, “By supporting projects like this, the Government of Canada is enhancing the ability of communities to tackle climate challenges. The construction of this organics processing center marks significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering healthier, greener environments.”
