1983
The first curbside recycling program was implemented in Kitchener, ON. Craig Busch, then a student at York University in Toronto, ON recognized the program could be improved.
The first curbside recycling program was implemented in Kitchener, ON. Craig Busch, then a student at York University in Toronto, ON recognized the program could be improved.
Busch Systems was born! Craig came to market with a lighter, more durable recycling bin and an inaugural order of 100,000 bins from the City of Hamilton, ON set our company on its way.
With Busch Systems now supplying half of the Blue Boxes used in Canada and having success in the U.S, our company begins to design more new containers most of which are still in the product line today!
Busch Systems forms its own manufacturing plant which assures quality and quick turn-around for custom orders.
Growing again, the team moves into a larger space on Saunders Road, Barrie, ON…good thing there are always bins around to help pack!
The Waste Watcher station first goes on to market! Still our best-selling station, this product took the market by storm.
Busch Buccaneers First Dragon Boat Race! Paddling for fun and charity is an annual event for us.
Busch Systems International moves to a new, larger location while still keeping business roots in Barrie, ON.
The 'Green Wall' is installed. With an eye to removing toxins from the work environment while adding natural beauty, this feature is the showpiece of our office and is enjoyed by all our staff!
Release of the 'Aristata Series' as a surprising departure from molded containers and an exciting first step into designer collections.
Busch Systems International celebrates its 30th Anniversary!
We are working hard right now to develop new and innovative products that will surely knock your socks off.
The introduction of the Evolve series shows the desire to remain the most innovative Recycling & Waste container manufacturer.
Container standardization and energy efficient lighting are just a few of the many sustainability goals set to help further improve our carbon footprint! See our Sustainability Progress Report for more information.
We developed the Resource Center as the world's first Collection Analytics Software being offered for free to help everyone Recycle Better, Together.
Pave a new path in your outdoor sustainability goals with the newly launched Sustainable City series!
Announced the launch of the new give-back initiative Project RISE
Introduced products with 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Content
Our brand new warehouse space is a hub of activity and has allowed us to improve our logistics with streamlined inventory and shipping systems.
We became a responsible Living Wage Employer as we are committed to making sure our employees are paid fairly for the region we work in.
We have reached the exciting milestone of becoming a Certified B Corporation™!
We have made another investment in our employees by launching our Profit-Sharing Plan. Available to all employees, this program is truly one of a kind!
Introduced The Renegade, our largest outdoor capacity container made entirely of Post-Consumer Recycled Content.
Busch Systems is proud to be recognized for exemplifying excellence in our employee focus & development as winners of Employer of the Year, awarded by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce.
Worklife at Busch Systems is what you didn’t know you were missing, a company who is socially conscious, environmentally driven and people focused. Anyone can talk about perks, but perks go beyond what’s on paper, it’s how you feel when you come to work in the morning and what motivates you through the day. Our company is full of creative, friendly, engaging and loyal people who collaborate on a daily basis to create not just great products, but also a fulfilling working experience. You deserve a great place to work…so how about with us?
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