August 6, 2025

Investment will help Recycle West Ontario Inc. expand operations, create jobs and deliver better services to the community

OLIVER PAIPOONGE — The Ontario government is investing $540,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help Recycle West Ontario Inc. build a new facility to expand operations at its Thunder Bay location. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making investments that create jobs and support economic and community development in the North.

“Our government is proud to support businesses like Recycle West Ontario Inc. that provide important local services communities depend on,” said Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay–Atikokan. “This investment not only strengthens local waste management services, but also creates jobs, protects the environment and supports long-term economic growth in Thunder Bay and across the region.”

Recycle West Inc. collects and safely disposes of harmful and non-toxic materials from mining, automotive and manufacturing companies, among others, across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. With today’s investment, they can build a new 7,600-square-foot warehouse for trucks and equipment that will enable Recycle West Ontario Inc. to manage and recycle more products, stopping more waste from going into landfills.

“Our government is laser-focused on protecting Ontario’s economy and helping businesses during these uncertain times, so they can feel reassured about the future of their operations in the province,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Northern Ontario is growing and Recycle West Ontario Inc.’s expansion is one of the many signs. With a larger facility, the company can confidently take on more clients and help keep the North clean.”

“The funding provided by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation was used to help with the construction of our new truck shop,” said Jason Cook, Regional Manager, Recycle West Ontario Inc. “By adding the truck shop to our facility, we have been able to free up space in our waste storage and processing building allowing us to utilize the space for its intended purpose. By doing so, it has allowed us to increase our capacity to process, which has helped with job creation and the ability to better serve our community and clients throughout Northwestern Ontario.”

Announced in June 2025, the Ontario government is refocusing the NOHFC to prioritize investments that protect northern industries and jobs, mitigate the impacts of U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions and secure new opportunities for the long-term prosperity of Northern Ontario. The renewed focus is boosting competitiveness and ensuring the North remains a leader in Ontario’s economy. This new direction is in addition to the province’s recently announced investment of an additional $30 million over the next three years, bringing the NOHFC’s annual budget to a total of $110 million. Together, these initiatives will benefit communities of all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities.

Quick Facts

• Through its funding programs, the NOHFC offers support to public and private sector economic development projects across Northern Ontario.
• Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $939 million in 7,563 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $2.8 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 11,900 jobs.

Additional Resources

• The NOHFC, Northern Development Offices and Small Business Enterprise Centres support northern communities, businesses and other stakeholders in identifying economic development opportunities and government funding programs.