Canada’s New Landfill Methane Regulations: What They Mean for Landfill Operators
Canada’s environmental regulations are evolving, and landfill methane emissions are now a major focus of federal climate policy. Methane produced from decomposing organic waste is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases. In response, the federal government introduced the Landfill Methane Regulations (SOR/2025-279) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Finalized in December 2025 and […]
The True Cost of Poor Hazardous Waste Management in Remote Industrial Operations
In remote industrial environments, hazardous waste management isn’t just a regulatory requirement — it’s a critical driver of project performance. Improper handling of contaminated soil, industrial by-products, or hazardous materials can trigger cascading operational, financial, and environmental consequences. In remote regions across Western and Northern Canada — where access may depend on winter roads, sealifts, […]
Managing Environmental Risk Through Action: How Smart Planning Protects Projects and Communities
Environmental risk management isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. For mining, industrial, and public-sector projects, unmanaged environmental risk can quickly turn into regulatory non-compliance, system failures, community impacts, and costly shutdowns. At KBL, environmental risk assessments are not an end in themselves—they are tools that inform action. We use them to design, operate, and adapt real-world solutions, […]
Innovating for the Circular Economy: The Future of Environmental Solutions
Across Canada—particularly in remote and industrial regions—traditional waste and construction models are no longer enough. The future demands solutions that recover value, reduce risk, and leave a measurable environmental legacy. At KBL, we are reshaping how environmental services and construction are delivered by putting innovation at the centre of everything we do. As expectations for […]
5 Essential Environmental Services That Protect Communities and Support Sustainable Development in Canada
Protecting the environment is no longer a future aspiration—it’s an immediate responsibility. Across Canada, communities, industry partners, and northern regions rely on professional environmental services to support responsible development, reduce environmental risks, and uphold regulatory compliance. As a leading environmental services and waste management company, KBL delivers integrated, practical, and sustainable solutions that restore, protect, […]
From Liability to Opportunity: How Circular Waste Solutions Transform Costs Into Value
Across Canada, industries face growing pressure to manage waste responsibly—from contaminated soil and mine tailings to demolition debris and industrial residuals. For many organizations, these materials represent costly liabilities. At KBL, we see them differently. Through our circular economy approach, we help clients turn liabilities into opportunities—recovering value from waste, reducing disposal costs, and creating […]
Diamond Mines
CLIENT Various LOCATIONS NWT, NU SERVICES Transportation, Waste Facilities CONTRACT VALUE $1M Annually SCHEDULE Start Date: 2008End Date: Ongoing PROJECT PROFILE Since 2008, KBL has provided waste management services to diamond mines. Initially, we were retained by De Beers for its Snap Lake project to provide onsite technicians who would package waste materials and organize […]
Hawkeye Facility Abandonment
LOCATION North / Central Alberta VALUE $1,900,000 SCHEDULE Start Date: October 2019 End Date: February 2021 PROJECT PROFILE KBL was selected to complete the full decommissioning and demolition of 13 stand-alone gas plants throughout north-central Alberta.Pipelines were cut and capped at lease boundary and removed off-site. KBL provided excavators, shears, hammers and an assortment of small […]
Bigoray & West Pembina Plant Demolition
LOCATION Near Drayton Valley, AB VALUE $4,400,000 SCHEDULE Start Date: April 2022 End Date: November 2022 PROJECT PROFILE The project involved technical demolition of all above ground infrastructure on two plant sites no longer required for service including mechanical shearing, torching, and demolition of tanks, vessels, furnaces, stacks, towers, pipe and racks, buildings, etc. The project […]
Construction Water Treatment
LOCATION Burnaby, BC VALUE $10,400,000 SCHEDULE Start Date: January 2016End Date: Project Ongoing PROJECT PROFILE During the construction phase of the Burnaby terminal, client contacted KBL to manage the water treatment of their systems on site. KBL has since been managing the treatment and discharge of construction water to environment. The primary challenge of treating […]