Our Story: A Canadian Legacy of Service, Sustainability, and Community
It has never been more paramount for Canadians to support truly Canadian businesses. At WCS, we’re more than just a recycling solutions provider— we’re a proud, fully Canadian-owned and operated business solely rooted in Greater Vancouver, BC. Our journey began in the early ’90s, and since then, we’ve grown into a leader in recycling & waste collection services in our community. While our operations have expanded, our mission remains true: to make a real difference in how people view and interact with waste, while honoring the values that make us truly proud— honesty, dedication, and a commitment to people.
The Heart of WCS: Our “Why”
Though the company started with garbage collection, we have grown to uphold a heavy responsibility— to people, to the planet, and to our children and the generations that will inherit the world we leave behind. Being based in Greater Vancouver we are surrounded by changemakers, innovators, and groups who are pushing recycling and waste ‘envelope’ to new heights. Serving exclusively the Greater Vancouver B.C. region, we have high standards to maintain, and we are excited to be at the forefront of the movement that is environmental stewardship.
We want to bridge that gap between confusion and clarity, to make recycling simpler, more accessible, and dare we say it… fun? By making small changes in our everyday lives, we can all contribute to an impact greater than us. Whether it’s in the products you buy, what you choose to do with the packaging after you’re done with it, or even the businesses you choose to support— every choice matters.
Our goal is to help you make those small, low-barrier and intentional changes that collectively add up to having massive impact on the world around us.
A Legacy of Canadian Entrepreneurship
Our story begins with our founder, whose journey in the industry started at just 13 years old. Growing up in a family with a garbage collection business, he learned the value of hard work and dedication early on. His father, who loved what he did, sold his company when our founder turned 18, but by the time he was in his early 20s, he knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. In the early ’90s, with little more than a 1973 garbage truck, he set out to build a company of his own.
The business grew quickly as word spread about the quality of service and dedication to the job. As customers piled in, so did the need for more help—and more trucks. Before long, WCS expanded, adding more services to meet the growing demand. Today, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of waste management in the region—still Canadian-owned, still Canadian-operated, and still driven by the same passion for service that started it all.
While we continue to expand, our focus has never been on becoming the biggest company— but always about becoming the best. Our vision is simple: to provide the highest level of service with integrity and efficiency, one customer, one truck, and one idea at a time.
Proudly Greater Vancouver, B.C., Canada
From the people we hire to the customers we serve, everything we do is rooted in our values that make us proud: dedication, community, and a respect for the environment. We’re lucky to call Greater Vancouver home, and we’re excited to continue contributing to the sustainability and vitality of our local community through recycling consultation, recycling solutions and waste collection services.
Thank you for being part of our story. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are just getting to know us, we’re honored to serve you. Together, we’ll continue to make a difference—one step at a time.
Want to divert more waste, reduce contamination in your recycling, and make a larger impact while supporting a local family-owned and operated business? Ask our team how we can help today!
Learn more: See commercial recycling services we offer in Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Author: Charmaine Wu