Get To Know YORK1

YORK1 is one of Ontario’s leading Environmental Services companies, with roots dating back more than 60 years.

Working with the best brings out our best

We’re honoured to have the trust of some of the most respected organizations in North America.

PEACE OF MIND PERFORMANCE

YORK1 is one of Ontario’s leading environmental services companies, with roots dating back more than 60 years. At the centre of its business is a strategic network of licensed receiving facilities, supported by waste collection operations and excess soil management services.

These capabilities are complemented by YORK1’s specialized remediation and utilities divisions, including telecommunications and hydrovac services. Together, they provide customers with integrated support across a range of needs—from collection and processing to beneficial reuse, responsible disposal, site restoration and utility work.

By bringing these services together, YORK1 helps customers coordinate projects, manage materials responsibly and keep work moving. Its teams support public- and private-sector customers with practical solutions tailored to their operational and business requirements.

Safety, regulatory compliance, reliable service and environmental responsibility guide YORK1’s work. The company is committed to building long-term customer relationships, supporting the communities where it operates and helping restore impacted sites.

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Our History

Our customers have counted on us to get the job done right. That means staying true to our tradition of service excellence, by working smoothly, safely and sustainably. It also means delivering in the same dependable way—time and time again. That’s peace of mind performance, our promise to you. Through our work, we’ve helped communities and businesses with some of the most iconic architectural structures and major cleanups in Canadian environmental and infrastructure history.

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PanAm Aquatics Centre

In 2012 work begins on the PanAm Aquatics Centre and York Environmental Solutions was created to offer additional services: soil remediation, haulage, waste disposal & recycling.

Soil Remediation

At 28 Bathurst Street, York undertakes one of the largest soil remediation projects in Toronto, our clean-up included the handling of lead contamination and hazardous soil.

SC Disposal Acquisition

York acquires SC Disposal. This move expands York’s operation to include full-service waste management and recycling services.

Expanding Capabilities

York builds on its waste management and recycling capabilities with the acquisitions of Trillium Recovery.

Triple Waste Acquisition

York acquires Triple Waste Management –a move that brings the Millwick team, fleet & transfer station into York’s offering and creates a platform for growth & opportunity.

Fengate Partnership

A strategic partnership with Fengate Asset Management gives York the capital to continue advancing its growth strategy.

MCS Group Acquisition

Two months later, York acquires Toronto-based MCS Group, further broadening York’s portfolio of services to include hydro excavation, CCTV sewer inspection and flushing, directional drilling, detailed excavation and site services.

Aces Waste Management

YORK1 expands its environmental capabilities by acquiring ACES Waste Management (Muskoka) Ltd. Founded in 1972 ACES is one of the leading waste management services companies in Muskoka, Parry Sound and Haliburton areas.

Budget Group Acquisition

YORK1 welcomes the Budget Group to the team. The addition brings scrap metal recycling to the portfolio of services and expands the capacity of demolition and bin rentals.

United Environmental Acquisition

United Environmental joins the YORK1 team. The addition brings 3 strategically placed transfer stations and expands our bin rental capabilities.

First Choice Acquisition

YORK1 announces the acquisition of First Choice Disposal. This strategic move enhances YORK1’s service offerings and strengthens its waste collection and recycling market presence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Strategic Exit from Shoring and Foundations Services

YORK1 made the strategic decision to exit its Shoring and Foundations services as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and align its business with long-term growth objectives.

Strategic Exit from Excavation, Demolition, and Civil & Site Services

YORK1 announced its strategic exit from Excavation, Demolition, and Civil & Site Services, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution toward becoming a leading Environmental Services provider.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our values run deep. More than just ideas, they are traditions that guide us in everything we do.

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CUSTOMER

We recognize that customer satisfaction plays an integral part of our success. We are focused on creating a customer-centric environment both externally and internally.

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OWNERSHIP

We take ownership and approach everyday with personal accountability and commitment and take responsibility for our actions.

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RESPECT

We treat our team members, customers and stakeholders with mutual respect, and we value their contributions.

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EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in our services and in ourselves so that our customers and team members believe there is no better company.