The Ecowaste Story
Rooted in Richmond
Since day one, we’ve proudly grown alongside the City of Richmond as a community partner aligned with their environmental goals. Our journey started in 1971 as a Canadian-owned, privately held company managing municipal solid waste on a 150-acre lot owned by the Fraser River Harbour Commission (FRHC). In 1986, we purchased 150 acres next to the FRHC site and redirected our focus to construction and demolition (C&D) waste diversion, recycling, and solutions. Since then, we’ve been an indispensable partner for builders, contractors, and Richmond residents, championing sustainable solutions that benefit construction and our communities.
Our Core Values
At Ecowaste, our values guide our operations and inspire us to make a difference. They help us turn waste challenges into sustainable solutions, making our community and construction sites across the Lower Mainland better every day.
Safety
Protecting our people, our customers, and our community through rigorous safety standards and proactive practices.
Sustainability
Reducing our environmental impact through innovative practices that repurpose waste into valuable resources.
Collaboration
Working closely with our clients, partners, and the City of Richmond to achieve shared goals and continuously improve.
Community
Supporting our community and enriching the lives of those within it through donations, initiatives, and partnerships.
Our Vision
Ecowaste aims to optimize C&D waste diversion through innovative recycling technology and modern practices that align with provincial and municipal sustainability goals. We support Metro Vancouver and the Provincial Government’s sustainability objectives by:
- Maximizing reuse, recycling, and recovery of C&D materials.
- Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Developing advanced recycling technologies and processes.
- Creating carbon-neutral fuel alternatives from waste.
The Provincial government has demonstrated their ongoing support for the development of clean energy solutions in the 2018 Intention Paper, “A Clean Growth Program for Industry,” which outlines key priorities in developing a long-term clean growth strategy to power our economy while reducing GHG emissions. At Ecowaste, we are fully committed to this vision. Through our efforts, we’ll continue to divert waste, reduce GHG emissions, extend landfill life, and produce a low-carbon fuel alternative for a greener future.
Our Leadership Team
Ken Low
President & CEO
Ken has over 30 years of experience in senior roles at KPMG, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Seaspan Corporation, and a Carlyle Group portfolio company, Ken brings extensive expertise in financial management. His commitment to strategic and sustainable growth is driving the next phase of Ecowaste’s evolution in the industry. Ken holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC.
Tony Morgan
Chief Financial Officer
Tony has nearly 25 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, capital markets, corporate finance and strategic planning in across numerous sectors, with a focus on the real estate industry. A Vancouver native, Tony has also worked in Toronto and London, England, for a diverse cross-section of corporations, institutional investors and family offices. He now leads the finance and accounting groups at Montrose and Ecowaste. Tony is a CPA, CA, and he has a BA from UBC, a diploma in financial management from BCIT and a diploma in urban land economics from UBC.
Nabil Drissi El-Bouzaidi
Site Superintendent
Nabil has worked with Ecowaste since 2014, initially as an equipment operator and lead hand before advancing to his current position of site superintendent. He is involved in the management of health and safety, environmental, maintenance and operations at Ecowaste. Nabil has lived in Richmond since 1996, where he attended school and played for local soccer teams. He holds a BASc in chemical and biological engineering from UBC.
Shaun Salmon
Landfill Foreman
Starting as an equipment operator at Ecowaste in 2001, Shaun has held positions of increasing responsibility in operations and maintenance and was appointed foreman in 2015. His comprehensive understanding of the site enables him to manage staff and resources efficiently, including assigning and managing work, overseeing maintenance and directing contractors working on site.