The renovation of the existing Region of Waterloo facility and its expansion achieved better energy efficiencies, improved light levels, upgraded building systems and life safety systems. The recycling facility design included the accommodation of a state of the art optical sorter, and a rationalized operations floor. The site design separated different types of traffic circulation, allowing recycling trucks access from the side of the facility, and keeping personal/staff vehicles at the front. Walkways and crosswalks where implemented on the site to allow visitors to walk from the Visitors Centre to the Recycling Centre quickly and safely. A new interior elevated walkway allows educational tours to visit and circulate the facility while staff could continue to work safely and uninterrupted below. 

Process and building design, documentation, procurement and contract administration.

The blue box idea originated in Kitchener, first tested in 1981. It was so successful that in 1983 it became the cornerstone of the new municipal waste diversion program. The Blue Box is now part of the every day life of Ontarians, and the program continues to expand.