Convertus Ottawa Organic
Waste Treatment Facility
Located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, the facility has been processing the City’s green bin waste since its establishment in 2010. With a processing capacity of up to 150,000 tonnes per year, the site converts household organics into NASM, agricultural fertilizer, and clean bedding materials, diverting waste from landfill and contributing to a more circular economy.
The facility uses in-vessel composting technology designed for year-round operation, even during harsh Canadian winters. Thanks to a multi-stage odour abatement system which includes ammonia scrubbers, humidifiers and biofilters, odour complaints have been minimal since the site opened.
The Ottawa team is known for its dedication and creativity, with active membership in organizations like the Canadian Compost Council and Waste to Resource Ontario. Their operational communication practices set the standard across the Convertus group, ensuring effective collaboration and transparent reporting.
Economic Benefits for
the Whole Community
The ongoing economic benefits of our Ottawa facility include:
- 16 to 18 full-time jobs
- 1 FTE student job
- 90,000+ metric tons of organics diverted from landfill every year
- Compost is used by local food growers & landscapers
- Curbside truck delivery eliminates the need for a transfer station, lowers trucking costs and burns less fuel
Contact Information
Community Hotline: 1-888-996-4559
If you have any questions about our facility, or wish to report any suspected odour issues, please call our Community Hotline.
Visits
Want to come and visit our facility?
We’d love to see you!
For full details, please contact our team at Convertus Ottawa.
Our team offers interesting tours and informative insight visits for:
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Waste management students and professionals
- Municipal waste management teams and researchers
- Local community groups and
- The general public (on designated days only)
Ottawa Facility Videos
