GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC., 40-F filed on 2/18/2026
Annual Report (foreign private issuer)
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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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Entity Information [Line Items]  
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025
Entity File Number 001-39240
Entity Registrant Name GFL Environmental Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code A6
Entity Primary SIC Number 4953
Entity Address, Address Line One 1759 Purdy Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town Miami Beach
Entity Address, State or Province FL
Entity Address, Country US
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 33139
City Area Code 905
Local Phone Number 326-0101
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Trading Symbol GFL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
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Auditor Name KPMG LLP
Auditor Location Toronto, ON, Canada
Auditor Firm ID 85
Entity Central Index Key 0001780232
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
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Business Contact  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Address, Address Line One 3411 Silverside Road
Entity Address, Address Line Two Tatnall Building, Suite 104
Entity Address, City or Town Wilmington
Entity Address, State or Province DE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19810
City Area Code 302
Local Phone Number 351-3367
Contact Personnel Name Corporate Creations Network Inc
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Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 346,110,312
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 11,812,964
Series A perpetual convertible preferred shares  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 4,867,006
Series B perpetual convertible preferred shares  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 8,196,721
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
[1]
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
Revenue $ 6,615.9 $ 6,138.8
Expenses    
Cost of sales 5,248.6 5,010.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses 967.4 864.5
Interest and other finance costs 595.2 665.8
Gain on sale of property and equipment (91.1) (2.7)
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange (256.9) 291.2
Loss on divestitures 8.6 481.8
Change in value on Call Option 60.0 0.0
Other (181.8) (29.7)
Total expenses 6,350.0 7,280.9
Share of net (loss) income of investments accounted for using the equity method (39.0) 18.2
Income (loss) before income taxes 226.9 (1,123.9)
Current income tax recovery (0.7) (16.4)
Deferred tax recovery (13.5) (210.0)
Income tax recovery (14.2) (226.4)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 241.1 (897.5)
Net income from discontinued operations 3,572.3 159.8
Net income (loss) 3,813.4 (737.7)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (20.7) (15.0)
Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc. 3,834.1 (722.7)
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income (loss)    
Currency translation adjustment (484.2) 544.1
Reclassification to net income (loss) of fair value movements on cash flow hedges, net of tax 9.1 (4.3)
Fair value movements on cash flow hedges, net of tax 36.0 (44.8)
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method 2.3 (1.2)
Reclassification to net income (loss) of foreign currency differences on divestitures (0.8) (26.5)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (437.6) 467.3
Comprehensive loss from continuing operations (196.5) (430.2)
Comprehensive income from discontinued operations 3,395.8 159.8
Total comprehensive income (loss) 3,199.3 (270.4)
Less: Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests (31.4) 4.8
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc. $ 3,230.7 $ (275.2)
Basic income (loss) per share    
Continuing operations $ 0.57 $ (2.53)
Discontinued operations 9.67 0.42
Total operations 10.24 (2.11)
Diluted income (loss) per share    
Continuing operations 0.56 (2.53)
Discontinued operations 9.43 0.42
Total operations $ 9.99 $ (2.11)
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Assets    
Cash $ 85.6 $ 133.8
Trade and other receivables, net 802.0 1,175.1
Income taxes recoverable 96.0 86.0
Prepaid expenses and other assets 180.6 300.7
Current assets 1,164.2 1,695.6
Property and equipment, net 7,324.3 7,851.7
Intangible assets, net 1,757.0 2,833.2
Investments accounted for using the equity method 1,898.0 344.4
Other long-term assets 256.8 207.4
Deferred income tax assets 0.0 209.3
Goodwill 6,894.9 8,065.8
Non-current assets 18,131.0 19,511.8
Total assets 19,295.2 21,207.4
Liabilities    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,888.3 1,880.2
Income taxes payable 5.7 0.0
Long-term debt 0.0 1,146.5
Lease obligations 59.9 69.4
Due to related party 0.0 2.9
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations 44.0 51.7
Current liabilities 1,997.9 3,150.7
Long-term debt 7,422.6 8,853.0
Lease obligations 450.6 477.2
Other long-term liabilities 34.5 41.6
Deferred income tax liabilities 777.7 464.5
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations 1,126.5 998.7
Non-current liabilities 9,811.9 10,835.0
Total liabilities 11,809.8 13,985.7
Shareholders' equity    
Share capital 7,008.4 9,938.0
Contributed surplus 205.7 151.3
Retained earnings (deficit) 229.5 (3,573.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (140.8) 462.6
Total GFL Environmental Inc.'s shareholders' equity 7,302.8 6,978.4
Non-controlling interests 182.6 243.3
Total shareholders' equity 7,485.4 7,221.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 19,295.2 $ 21,207.4
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Total equity attributable to shareholders
Share capital
Contributed surplus
Deficit
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
Currency translation
Non-controlling interests
Total
Equity at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   407,931,017            
Equity at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 7,177.1 $ 9,835.1 $ 149.5 $ (2,822.6) $ (23.6) $ 38.7 $ 209.1 $ 7,386.2
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) (275.2)     (722.7) (49.1) 496.6 4.8 (270.4)
Dividends issued and paid (28.2)     (28.2)       (28.2)
Contribution from non-controlling interests             29.4 29.4
Cancelled shares (in shares)   (172)            
Share capital issued on exercise of options   $ 0.8 (0.8)          
Share capital issued on exercise of options (In shares)   119,003            
Share capital issued on settlement of RSUs   $ 102.1 (102.1)          
Share capital issued on settlement of RSUs (In shares)   2,288,141            
Share capital issued on conversion of preferred shares (in shares)   1,644,022            
Share-based payments 104.7   104.7         104.7
Equity at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   411,982,011            
Equity at end of period at Dec. 31, 2024 6,978.4 $ 9,938.0 151.3 (3,573.5) (72.7) 535.3 243.3 7,221.7
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) 3,230.7     3,834.1 45.1 (648.5) (31.4) 3,199.3
Dividends issued and paid (31.1)     (31.1)       (31.1)
Net distribution to non-controlling interests             (29.3) (29.3)
Repurchased and cancelled shares (3,026.7) $ (3,026.7)           $ (3,026.7)
Repurchased and cancelled shares (in shares)   (43,741,452)            
Share capital issued on exercise of options   $ 0.6 (0.6)          
Share capital issued on exercise of options (In shares)   129,686            
Share capital issued on settlement of RSUs   $ 96.5 (96.5)          
Share capital issued on settlement of RSUs (In shares)   1,741,736            
Share capital issued on conversion of preferred shares (in shares)   875,022           875,022
Share-based payments 151.5   151.5         $ 151.5
Equity at end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025   370,987,003            
Equity at end of period at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 7,302.8 $ 7,008.4 $ 205.7 $ 229.5 $ (27.6) $ (113.2) $ 182.6 $ 7,485.4
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Operating activities    
Net income (loss) $ 3,813.4 $ (737.7) [1]
Adjustments for non-cash items    
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,053.9 1,126.7
Amortization of intangible assets 262.2 441.1
Share of net loss (income) of investments accounted for using the equity method 39.0 (18.2) [1]
Loss (gain) on divestitures (4,352.8) 481.8
Other (181.8) (27.0)
Interest and other finance costs 596.8 674.9
Share-based payments 151.5 104.7
(Gain) loss on unrealized foreign exchange (257.1) 292.3
Gain on sale of property and equipment (89.9) (2.2)
Change in value on Call Option 60.0 0.0
Current income tax expense 28.6 25.4
Deferred tax recovery 778.9 (232.5)
Interest paid in cash (449.2) (490.4)
Income taxes paid in cash, net (34.3) (43.8)
Changes in non-cash working capital items (57.8) (17.9)
Landfill closure and post-closure expenditures (45.4) (37.0)
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 1,316.0 1,540.2
Investing activities    
Purchase of property and equipment (1,141.4) (1,193.0)
Proceeds from disposal of assets and other 58.4 61.3
Proceeds from divestitures 5,811.8 86.0
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired (983.2) (649.5)
Distribution received from associates and joint ventures 212.9 10.8
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities 3,958.5 (1,684.4)
Financing activities    
Repayment of lease obligations (115.0) (103.8)
Issuance of long-term debt 2,633.2 3,240.5
Repayment of long-term debt (4,818.9) (2,906.3)
Proceeds from termination of hedged arrangements 28.0 0.0
Payment for termination of hedged arrangements (2.2) (7.5)
Payment of contingent purchase consideration and holdbacks (5.3) (30.0)
Repurchase of subordinate voting shares (2,967.4) 0.0
Dividends issued and paid (31.1) (28.2)
Payment of financing costs (5.9) (25.1)
Repayment of loan to related party (2.9) (5.8)
Distribution to non-controlling interest (56.4) 0.0
Contribution from non-controlling interests 27.1 29.4
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities (5,316.8) 163.2
(Decrease) increase in cash (42.3) 19.0
Changes due to foreign exchange revaluation of cash (5.9) (20.9)
Cash, beginning of year 133.8 135.7
Cash, end of year $ 85.6 $ 133.8
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
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REPORTING ENTITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
REPORTING ENTITY  
REPORTING ENTITY

1.    REPORTING ENTITY

GFL Environmental Inc. (“GFL” or the “Company”) was formed on March 5, 2020 under the laws of the Province of Ontario. GFL’s subordinate voting shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GFL”.

GFL is in the business of providing non-hazardous solid waste management services. These services are provided through GFL and its subsidiaries and a network of facilities across Canada and the United States. GFL’s registered office under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) is Suite 500, 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, ON, L4K 0H9 and its executive headquarters is located at 1759 Purdy Avenue, Suite 300, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139.

These audited consolidated financial statements (the “Annual Financial Statements”) include the accounts of GFL and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2025.

The Board of Directors approved the Annual Financial Statements on February 11, 2026.

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SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.    SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation

These Annual Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

Basis of measurement

These Annual Financial Statements were prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period (see Note 19).

Presentation and functional currency

These Annual Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars which is GFL’s functional currency.

Basis of consolidation

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by GFL. Control exists when GFL has power over an entity, exposure or rights to variable returns from GFL’s involvement with the entity, and the ability to use its power over the entity to affect the amount of GFL’s returns. The financial accounts and results of subsidiaries are included in these Annual Financial Statements of GFL from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with GFL’s accounting policies. All intercompany assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between GFL and its subsidiaries are eliminated in full on consolidation.

Business combinations

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method with the results of operations consolidated with those of GFL from the date of acquisition. The consideration for each acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed and the equity instruments issued by GFL in exchange for control of the acquired company or business. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred.

GFL’s growth strategy is to focus on generating organic growth from all of its operating segments. In addition to organic growth, GFL deploys an active acquisition strategy involving the integration of acquired businesses into each of its operating segments through integration of property and equipment, back office functions, improving route density and realignment of disposal alternatives to effect synergies and maximize profits. Goodwill arising from acquisitions is largely attributable to the assembled workforce of the acquisitions, the potential synergies with the acquiree, and intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.

The determination of the fair values of acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets requires GFL to make significant estimates and assumptions. The significant assumptions used to value acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets include, among others, future expected cash flows and discount rate.

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of GFL’s business which comprises operations and cash flows that can be clearly separated from the rest of GFL, and which represents either a separate major line of business or a geographical area of operations; is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.

The classification as discontinued operations occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the operations meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale. When operations are classified as discontinued operations, the comparative statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are re-presented as if the operations had been discontinued from the start of the comparative period. The consolidated statements of cash flows include cash flows of the discontinued operations, and are not re-presented to reflect discontinued operations. The comparative consolidated statement of financial position is not re-presented to reflect discontinued operations.

Effective March 1, 2025, GFL completed the divestiture of its Environmental Services line of business (“GFL Environmental Services”), for an enterprise value of $8.0 billion. Certain revenue disaggregation and segment reporting balances in prior periods have been re-presented for consistency with the current period presentation in relation to GFL Environmental Services which has been presented as discontinued operations. Refer to Note 3 and 23.

Equity accounting for joint arrangements and associates

Associates are entities over which GFL has significant influence but not control or joint control. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting after initially being recognized at cost.

Joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends on contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. Interests in joint ventures are accounted for by GFL using the equity method, after initially being recognized at cost.

An investment is considered to be impaired if there are objective evidences of impairments, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition, and those events have negative impacts on the future cash flows of the investment that can be reliably estimated. The investment is reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Assets are depreciated to residual values over their estimated useful lives, with depreciation commencing when an asset is ready for use. Significant parts of property and equipment that have different depreciable lives are depreciated separately. Judgment is used in determining the appropriate level of componentization.

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, unless otherwise stated, using the following useful lives:

Type of property and equipment

  ​ ​ ​

Depreciation term

Buildings and improvements

10 to 30 years or term of lease

Landfills

Units of production

Vehicles

 

10 to 20 years

Machinery and equipment

 

3 to 20 years

Containers

 

5 to 10 years

Right-of-use assets

 

Shorter of lease term or life of underlying asset(s)

The costs of repair and maintenance activities are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred. Distinguishing major inspections and overhaul from repairs and maintenance in determining which costs are capitalized is a matter of management judgement.

An item of property and equipment is de-recognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included as a gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations in the period the asset is de-recognized.

Property and equipment are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If the possibility of impairment is indicated, GFL will estimate the recoverable amount of the asset and record any impairment loss in the consolidated statement of operations.

Assets under development are not depreciated until they are available for use.

Landfill assets

Landfill assets represent the cost of landfill airspace, including original acquisition cost and landfill construction and development costs, incurred during the operating life of the site. Landfill assets also include capitalized landfill closure and post-closure costs, net of accumulated amortization, and the cost of either new or landfill expansion permits.

The original cost of landfill assets, together with incurred and projected landfill construction and development costs, is amortized on a per unit basis as landfill airspace is consumed.

Landfill assets are amortized over their total available disposal capacity representing the sum of estimated permitted airspace capacity (having received the final permit from the governing authorities) plus probable future permitted airspace capacity. Future airspace capacity is estimated based on the following criteria:

Personnel are actively working to obtain the permit or permit modifications necessary for expansion of an existinglandfill, and progress is being made on the project;
It is probable that the required approvals will be received within the normal application and processing periods for approvals in the jurisdiction in which the landfill is located;
GFL has a legal right to use or obtain land associated with the expansion plan;
There are no significant known political, technical, legal or business restrictions or issues that could impair the success of the expansion effort;
Management is committed to pursuing the expansion; and
Additional airspace capacity and related costs have been estimated based on the conceptual design of the proposed expansion.

GFL has been successful in receiving approvals for expansions pursued; however, there can be no assurance that GFL will be successful in obtaining approvals for landfill expansions in the future.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and impairment, and consist of customer lists, municipal and other commercial contracts, trade name, licenses and permits, non-compete agreements and Certificates of Approvals or Environmental Compliance Approvals (“C of As”). C of As provide GFL with certain waste management rights in the province or state of issuance. C of As that do not expire are considered to have an indefinite life and therefore are not subject to amortization. C of As that relate to a leased facility are amortized over the lease term.

Amortization is based on the estimated useful life using the following methods and rates:

Type of intangible asset

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Amortization term

Indefinite life C of As

Indefinite

Customer lists and municipal contracts

Straight-line

5 to 10 years

Trade name, definite life C of As and other assets

 

Straight-line

 

1 to 15 years

Non-compete agreements

 

Straight-line

 

5 years

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested at least annually, at the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) level for impairment. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life assessment continues to be supportable. If not, the change in the useful life assessment from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life on a straight-line basis and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. Amortization expense is included as part of cost of sales.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business. Goodwill is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the business less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to CGUs based on the lowest level within the entity in which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The allocation is made to those CGUs that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. GFL tests its goodwill for impairment at the operating segment level. Any potential impairment of goodwill is identified by comparing the recoverable amount of a CGU to its carrying value. Goodwill is reduced by the amount of deficiency, if any. If the deficiency exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill, the carrying values of the remaining assets in the CGUs are reduced by the excess on a pro-rata basis. GFL tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indications of impairment.

The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of the estimated fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use of the CGU. In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU.

Landfill closure and post-closure obligations

GFL recognizes the estimated liability for an asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) that results from acquisition, construction, development or normal operations in the year in which it is incurred. Costs associated with capping, closing and monitoring a landfill or portions of a landfill, after it ceases to accept waste, are initially measured at the discounted future value of the estimated cash flows over the landfill’s operating life. The operating life represents the period over which the landfill receives waste. This value is capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized over the asset’s useful life.

The determination of the obligations requires GFL to make significant estimates and assumptions. The significant assumptions include the estimates of future expenditures of landfill capping, closure and post-closure activities, which are prepared by internal and third-party engineering specialists and reviewed at least once annually and consider, amongst other things, regulations that govern each site. The estimated liabilities are valued using present value techniques that consider and incorporate assumptions and considerations marketplace participants would use in the determination of those estimates, including inflation, markups, inherent uncertainties due to the timing of work performed, information obtained from third parties, quoted and actual prices paid for similar work and engineering estimates. Inflation assumptions are based on management’s evaluation of current and future economic conditions and the expected timing of these expenditures. Estimates are discounted applying the risk-free rate, which is a rate that is essentially free of default risk. In determining the risk-free rate, consideration is given to both current and future economic conditions and the expected timing of expenditures.

Revenue recognition

GFL records revenue when control is transferred to the customer which is the time that the service is provided. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer or consideration agreed by a customer. Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. GFL recognizes revenue from the following major sources:

Collection and disposal

GFL generates revenue through fees charged for the collection of solid waste including recyclables, from its municipal, residential and commercial and industrial customers. Revenues from these contracts are influenced by a variety of factors including collection frequency, type of service, type and volume or weight of waste and type of equipment and containers furnished to the customer.

Our municipal customer relationships are generally supported by contracts ranging from three to ten years. Our municipal collection contracts provide for fees based upon a per household, per tonne or ton, per lift or per service basis and often provide for annual price increases indexed to the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), other waste related indices and market costs for fuel. We provide regularly scheduled service to a large percentage of our commercial and industrial customers under contracts with three to five year terms with automatic renewals, volume-based pricing and CPI, fuel and other adjustments. Other commercial and industrial customers are serviced on an “on-call” basis, for which revenue is recognized when the service has been provided.

Certain future variable considerations of long-term customer contracts may be unknown upon entering into the contract, including the amount that will be billed in accordance with annual CPI, market costs for fuel and commodity prices. The amount to be billed is often tied to changes in an underlying base index such as a CPI or a fuel or commodity index, and revenue is recognized once the index is established for the future period. GFL does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for these contracts as its right to consideration corresponds directly to the value provided to the customer for services completed to date and all future variable consideration is allocated to wholly unsatisfied performance obligations.

In addition to handling GFL’s own collected waste volumes, its transfer stations, material recovery facilities (“MRFs”), landfills and organic waste processing facilities generate revenue from tipping fees paid to GFL by municipalities and third-party haulers and waste generators, processing fees, and the sale of recycled commodities. GFL also operates MRFs, transfer stations and landfills for municipal owners under a variety of compensation arrangements, including fixed fee arrangements or on a tonnage or other basis. Revenue is recognized at the time service is provided.

Share-based payments

Share options issued by GFL as remuneration of its key employees, officers, and directors are settled in subordinate voting shares and are accounted for as equity-settled awards.

GFL has a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) to grant long-term equity-based incentives, including options, performance share units (“PSUs”), restricted share units (“RSUs”), and deferred share units (“DSUs”) to eligible participants. Each award represents the right to receive subordinate voting shares, or in the case of PSUs, RSUs and DSUs, subordinate voting shares and/or cash, in accordance with the terms of the LTIP.

The fair value of options granted is measured using either the Black-Scholes option pricing model or the Monte Carlo simulation methods, which rely on estimates of the expected risk-free interest rate, expected dividend payments, expected share price volatility, the value of GFL’s subordinate voting shares and the expected average life of the options. GFL believes these models adequately capture the substantive features of the option awards and are appropriate to calculate their fair values.

The fair value of the options determined at the grant date is expensed over the vesting period using an accelerated method of amortization, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. Expense related to share-based payments is included as part of selling, general and administrative expense. Upon exercise of options, the amount recognized in contributed surplus for the awards and the cash received upon exercise are recognized as an increase in share capital.

The fair value of the RSUs and DSUs granted is based on the closing price of the subordinate voting shares on the day prior to the grant. The fair value of the RSUs and DSUs is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period.

Compensation expense associated with outstanding PSU is measured using the fair value of GFL’s subordinate voting shares adjusted for future dividends and is based on the estimated achievement of the established performance criteria at the end of each reporting period until the performance period ends, recognized ratably over the performance period. Compensation expense is only recognized for those awards that GFL expects to vest, which it estimates based upon an assessment of the probability that performance criteria will be achieved.

Income taxes

Income tax expense or recovery is comprised of current and deferred income taxes. It is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations, except to the extent that the expense relates to items recognized directly in equity.

A current or non-current tax liability/asset is the estimated tax payable/receivable on taxable income for the period, and any adjustments to taxes payable with respect to previous periods.

The liability method is used to account for deferred tax assets and liabilities, which arise from temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position and their corresponding tax basis. The carry forward of unused tax losses and credits are recognized to the extent that it is probable they can be used in the future.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent it is no longer probable that the deferred income tax asset will be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply when the asset or liability is recovered or settled. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting date.

Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

Deferred tax income liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred tax relates to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

Financial instruments

Classification and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value plus or minus transaction costs, except for financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), for which transaction costs are expensed.

Debt financial instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”), or amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. GFL determines the classification of its financial assets based on GFL’s business model for managing the financial assets and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

GFL’s derivatives designated as a hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge relationship are subsequently measured at FVTOCI. Equity instruments that meet the definition of a financial asset, if any, are subsequently measured at FVTPL or elected irrevocably to be classified at FVTOCI at initial recognition. Derivatives not designated in a qualified hedge relationship are measured at FVTPL.

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL in certain circumstances or when the financial liability is designated as such. For financial liabilities that are designated as FVTPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in GFL’s own credit risk of that liability is recognized in other comprehensive income or loss unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income or loss would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in the consolidated statement of operations. The remaining amount of change in the fair value of the liability is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Changes in the fair value of a financial liability attributable to GFL’s own credit risk, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss and are not subsequently reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations; instead, they are transferred to retained earnings, upon de-recognition of the financial liability.

All of GFL’s financial assets are categorized within the amortized cost measurement category. All of GFL’s financial liabilities, with the exception of deferred foreign exchange derivatives, are also categorized within the amortized cost measurement category. Deferred foreign exchange derivatives, which qualify for hedge accounting, are categorized within the FVTOCI category.

Impairment

GFL uses a forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (“ECL”) model to determine impairment of financial assets. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that GFL expects to receive.

For trade receivables, GFL applies the simplified approach and has determined the allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. GFL establishes a provision that is based on GFL’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the customers and the economic environment.

Hedge accounting

GFL is exposed to the risk of currency fluctuations and has entered into currency derivative contracts and is exposed to the risk of fuel price fluctuations and has entered into fuel derivative contracts to hedge a portion of this exposure on the basis of planned transactions. Where hedge accounting is applied, the criteria are documented at the inception of the hedge and updated at each reporting date. GFL documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedging transactions. GFL also documents its assessment, at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items.

Basis of fair values

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

GFL uses valuation techniques that it believes are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1

quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2

inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3

are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

Critical accounting judgments and estimates

The preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense for the period. Such estimates relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the Annual Financial Statements. Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as transactions are settled in the future. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are applied prospectively.

The following areas are the critical judgments and estimates that management has made in applying GFL’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on amounts recognized in the Annual Financial Statements:

Determining the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities in business combinations, specifically the fair value of acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets;
Estimating the amount and timing of the landfill closure and post-closure obligations, specifically the estimated future expenditures associated with landfill capping, closure and post-closure activities; and
Determining the key assumptions for impairment testing for long-lived assets.

Foreign currency translation

Functional currency

Items related to GFL’s subsidiaries are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates (the functional currency). Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of each entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions or valuation when items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the remeasurement at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.

Foreign operations

GFL’s foreign operations are conducted through its subsidiaries located in the United States of America (“US subsidiaries”), whose functional currency is the United States dollar.

The assets and liabilities of these US subsidiaries are translated into the presentation currency of GFL using the exchange rate at the reporting date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting foreign exchange translation differences are recorded as a currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive income or loss.

New and amended standards adopted

A number of amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period. GFL was not required to change its accounting policies or make retrospective adjustments as a result of adopting the applicable amended standards.

New accounting standards issued but not yet effective

IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements

In April 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements (IFRS 18) which will replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. Even though IFRS 18 will not impact the recognition or measurement of items in the financial statements, it will impact presentation and disclosure of certain aspects of the financial statements including management-defined performance measures within the financial statements. IFRS 18 is effective for annual periods on or after January 1, 2027. GFL continues to evaluate the impact of this new standard.

Certain other new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted. For those standards and interpretations applicable to GFL, they are not expected to have a material impact on the Annual Financial Statements in future periods.

v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS  
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS

3.    BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS

For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL acquired 20 businesses, each of which GFL considers to be individually immaterial.

The following table presents the purchase price allocation based on the best information available to GFL to date for the periods indicated:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net working capital, including cash acquired of $3.6 million and $9.3 million, respectively

$

(18.6)

$

6.1

Property and equipment

264.6

373.5

Intangible assets

 

356.5

 

105.0

Other long-term assets

 

3.3

 

Goodwill

 

386.2

 

119.8

Lease obligations

 

(4.5)

 

(0.4)

Other long-term liabilities

 

(2.3)

 

(2.4)

Landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

(14.9)

 

(16.5)

Deferred income tax (liabilities) assets

 

(15.7)

 

6.1

Net assets acquired

$

954.6

$

591.2

Non-cash consideration transferred

$

2.1

$

Cash paid

 

952.5

 

591.2

Total Consideration

$

954.6

$

591.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

In addition to the cash consideration noted above, during the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL paid $5.3 million in additional consideration related to acquisitions from prior years.

GFL finalizes purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions within 12 months of the respective acquisition dates and, as a result, there may be differences between the provisional estimates reflected above and the final acquisition accounting. During the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL finalized the purchase price allocations for certain acquisitions resulting in a decrease in net working capital of $5.6 million, a decrease in property and equipment of $95.0 million, an increase in intangible assets of $78.4 million, an increase in other long term assets of $3.3 million, an increase in lease obligations of $0.7 million, an increase in deferred income tax liabilities of $0.5 million and an increase in goodwill of $20.1 million.

Approximately $296.7 million of the goodwill acquired during the year ended December 31, 2025 (all of the goodwill acquired during the year ended December 31, 2024) is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Since the respective acquisition dates, revenue and income before income taxes of approximately $120.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively, attributable to the 2025 acquisitions, are included in these Annual Financial Statements.

Pro forma results of operations

If the 2025 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2025, the unaudited consolidated pro forma revenue and income before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2025 would have been $6,785.5 million and $235.6 million, respectively. The pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations which would have resulted had the acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the year, nor are they necessarily indicative of future operating results.

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

The following table presents the carrying value of GFL’s investments accounted for using the equity method for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Investment in associates

$

1,782.9

 

$

217.6

Investment in joint ventures

 

115.1

 

126.8

$

1,898.0

$

344.4

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

Associates

GFL has accounted for its investments in associates using the equity method.

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Investment in associates, beginning of year

$

217.6

$

229.1

Additions

 

1,706.1

 

Net assets gained on dilution of interests

 

195.4

 

Share of net loss

 

(44.7)

 

(10.3)

Share of other comprehensive loss

 

(2.3)

 

(1.2)

Distribution received

 

(203.8)

 

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(85.4)

 

Investment in associates, end of year

$

1,782.9

$

217.6

Effective March 1, 2025, GFL completed the divestiture of GFL Environmental Services for an enterprise value of $8.0 billion. Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (the “Apollo Funds”) and BC Partners Advisors LP (the “BC Funds”) each acquired an approximate 28% equity interest in GFL Environmental Services JV LP (“GES”). GFL retained an approximate 44% non-controlling equity interest in GES, which was initially recognized at $1.7 billion. On September 3, 2025, HPS Investment Partners, LLC (“HPS”) subscribed for an equity interest in GES in exchange for its Paid in Kind notes (“PIK Notes”) of GES. As a result of the subscription by HPS for its approximately 22% interest, our equity investment in GES was reduced to approximately 34% and each of the BC Funds’ and Apollo Funds’ equity investment was reduced to approximately 22%. We have the option to repurchase the balance of the equity of GES within five years of the closing date of the divestiture (the “Call Option”). For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL recorded a gain on dilution of its interest in GES of $6.5 million included in other ($nil for the year ended December 31, 2024).

The Call Option is accounted for as a stand-alone derivative asset which is measured at fair value through profit or loss. As at March 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, the Call Option had a fair value of $200.0 million and $140.0 million, respectively, with the initial measurement included in gain on divestiture and classified within other long-term assets.

The tables below provide summarized financial information for GFL’s material associate, GES:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Current assets

$

622.6

$

Non-current assets

 

8,542.8

 

Current liabilities

 

(377.4)

 

Non-current liabilities

 

(3,897.3)

 

Net assets

$

4,890.7

$

GFL’s share of net assets

 

1,662.8

 

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(61.8)

 

Carrying value of investment

$

1,601.0

$

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Revenue

$

1,603.9

$

Loss from continuing operations

 

(61.3)

 

Other comprehensive income

 

7.6

 

Total comprehensive loss

$

(53.7)

$

GFL’s share of total comprehensive loss

$

(28.0)

$

On September 2, 2025, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (“GIP”) issued equity to funds managed by Energy Capital Partners, LLC in connection with GIP’s recapitalization. The transaction resulted in a reduction of GFL’s equity investment in GIP to approximately 30.1%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL recorded a gain on dilution of its interest in GIP of $186.7 million included in other ($nil for the year ended December 31, 2024).

Joint Ventures

GFL has invested in certain renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects through joint ventures. GFL considers each joint venture to be individually immaterial. GFL has accounted for these investments in joint ventures using the equity method.

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Investment in joint ventures, beginning of year

$

126.8

 

$

89.9

Contributions

4.2

24.9

Return of capital

(7.0)

Share of total comprehensive income

5.7

28.5

Distribution received

(9.1)

(25.9)

Change in foreign exchange

 

(5.5)

 

9.4

Investment in joint ventures, end of year

$

115.1

$

126.8

GFL has also invested in other sustainability projects with strategic partners to construct anaerobic biodigesters. During the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL advanced a loan of $nil ($27.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) to these sustainability projects.

v3.25.4
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES  
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

4.    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

The following table presents GFL’s trade and other receivables for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Trade

$

773.9

$

1,094.5

Unbilled revenue

36.8

84.9

Other

20.3

27.6

Expected credit losses

 

(29.0)

 

(31.9)

$

802.0

$

1,175.1

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts that are past due at the end of the reporting period for which GFL has not recognized an expected credit loss as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable.

v3.25.4
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS  
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS

5.    PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS

The following table presents GFL’s prepaid expenses and other assets for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

$

119.7

$

193.0

Vehicle parts, supplies and inventory

60.9

107.7

$

180.6

$

300.7

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

6.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The following table presents the changes in cost and accumulated depreciation of GFL’s property and equipment for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

Land,

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Machinery

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

buildings and

and

Assets under

Right-of-

  ​ ​ ​

improvements

  ​ ​ ​

Landfills

  ​ ​ ​

Vehicles

  ​ ​ ​

equipment

  ​ ​ ​

development

  ​ ​ ​

Containers

  ​ ​ ​

use assets

  ​ ​ ​

Total

Cost

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

$

1,812.2

 

$

3,077.6

 

$

2,806.8

 

$

1,301.9

 

$

148.7

 

$

852.9

 

$

562.2

 

$

10,562.3

Additions

111.0

 

312.8

 

376.3

 

235.6

 

183.9

 

84.4

 

164.3

 

1,468.3

Acquisitions via business combinations

47.3

 

270.2

 

18.4

 

30.9

 

 

6.3

 

0.4

 

373.5

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

(3.1)

 

6.4

 

(4.5)

 

(14.6)

 

(3.5)

 

(0.3)

 

2.6

 

(17.0)

Adjustments for asset retirement obligations

 

(89.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(89.2)

Disposals

(23.3)

 

(6.8)

 

(274.6)

 

(65.5)

 

(3.3)

 

(68.8)

 

(24.5)

 

(466.8)

Transfers

56.0

(4.4)

20.6

48.2

(120.3)

0.2

(0.3)

Changes in foreign exchange

95.8

 

269.0

 

152.3

 

64.6

 

2.7

 

65.4

 

16.4

 

666.2

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

2,095.9

 

3,835.6

 

3,095.3

 

1,601.1

 

208.2

 

940.1

 

721.1

 

12,497.3

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

2,095.9

 

3,835.6

 

3,095.3

 

1,601.1

 

208.2

 

940.1

 

721.1

 

12,497.3

Additions

 

104.2

 

133.4

 

402.9

 

55.0

 

541.5

 

122.0

 

253.2

 

1,612.2

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

25.6

 

47.5

 

106.6

 

24.4

 

 

56.0

 

4.5

 

264.6

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

 

4.5

 

(6.8)

 

(9.0)

 

13.1

 

 

0.8

 

 

2.6

Adjustments for asset retirement obligations

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

Disposals

 

(510.3)

 

(0.2)

 

(690.2)

 

(311.3)

 

(12.7)

 

(71.9)

 

(323.7)

 

(1,920.3)

Transfers

160.9

218.7

16.0

204.7

(588.7)

0.3

(11.9)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(54.7)

 

(167.8)

 

(82.9)

 

(39.3)

 

(2.4)

 

(38.3)

 

(9.3)

 

(394.7)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

1,826.1

 

4,061.2

 

2,838.7

 

1,547.7

 

145.9

 

1,009.0

 

633.9

 

12,062.5

Accumulated depreciation

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

224.2

 

1,045.3

 

1,134.0

 

599.8

 

 

354.2

 

224.1

 

3,581.6

Depreciation

 

87.7

 

321.1

 

286.2

 

197.5

 

 

126.5

 

100.4

 

1,119.4

Disposals

 

(7.0)

 

(1.5)

 

(174.6)

 

(61.9)

 

 

(35.6)

 

(14.7)

 

(295.3)

Impairment

1.0

0.1

1.1

Changes in foreign exchange

 

12.9

 

96.8

 

63.8

 

29.6

 

 

31.3

 

4.4

 

238.8

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

317.8

 

1,461.7

 

1,310.4

 

765.0

 

 

476.5

 

314.2

 

4,645.6

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

317.8

 

1,461.7

 

1,310.4

 

765.0

 

 

476.5

 

314.2

 

4,645.6

Depreciation

 

74.3

 

341.6

 

255.4

 

169.3

 

 

121.5

 

91.0

 

1,053.1

Disposals

 

(77.3)

 

(2.5)

 

(339.4)

 

(163.3)

 

 

(29.7)

 

(197.3)

 

(809.5)

Impairment

1.3

1.4

2.7

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(8.8)

 

(67.2)

 

(35.4)

 

(19.0)

 

 

(20.7)

 

(2.6)

 

(153.7)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

307.3

 

1,733.6

 

1,191.0

 

753.4

 

 

547.6

 

205.3

 

4,738.2

Carrying amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2024

$

1,778.1

$

2,373.9

$

1,784.9

$

836.1

$

208.2

$

463.6

$

406.9

$

7,851.7

At December 31, 2025

$

1,518.8

$

2,327.6

$

1,647.7

$

794.3

$

145.9

$

461.4

$

428.6

$

7,324.3

For the year ended December 31, 2025, total depreciation of property and equipment, excluding GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations, was $1,053.9 million ($996.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024), $1,014.9 million of which was included in cost of sales ($966.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) and $39.0 million was included in selling, general and administrative expenses ($30.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

Depreciation of property and equipment of $1,053.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 ($1,126.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) as presented in the statement of cash flows was comprised of depreciation of $1,053.1 million ($1,119.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) shown in the table above and depreciation of $0.8 million ($7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) due to the difference between the ARO calculated using the credit-adjusted, risk-free discount rate required for measurement of the ARO through purchase accounting, compared to the risk-free discount rate required for annual valuations.

v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS  
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

7.    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table presents the changes in cost and accumulated amortization of GFL’s goodwill and intangible assets for the periods indicated:

Trade name,

definite life

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Customer lists  

  ​ ​ ​

C of As

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Indefinite life 

and municipal

and other 

Non-compete 

Goodwill

C of As

contracts

licenses

agreements

Total

Cost

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

7,890.5

 

861.0

 

3,674.1

 

143.5

 

520.8

 

13,089.9

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

119.8

 

11.1

 

60.0

 

1.3

 

32.6

224.8

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

33.0

 

 

(1.7)

 

 

(7.5)

23.8

Other

 

 

14.8

 

 

14.8

Disposals

 

(415.7)

(87.7)

(503.4)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

438.2

 

8.6

 

153.2

 

11.0

 

33.5

644.5

Balance, December 31, 2024

8,065.8

 

880.7

 

3,812.7

 

155.8

 

579.4

 

13,494.4

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

8,065.8

 

880.7

 

3,812.7

 

155.8

 

579.4

 

13,494.4

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

386.2

 

 

250.5

 

27.0

 

79.0

742.7

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

 

14.4

 

 

(4.1)

 

(0.7)

 

(3.1)

6.5

Other

 

7.2

 

 

11.4

 

5.7

 

5.0

29.3

Disposals

(1,346.0)

(348.1)

(1,298.2)

(114.0)

(172.5)

(3,278.8)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(232.7)

 

(6.2)

 

(71.7)

 

(2.6)

 

(15.3)

(328.5)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

6,894.9

 

526.4

 

2,700.6

 

71.2

 

472.5

 

10,665.6

Accumulated amortization

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

 

 

1,759.5

 

38.7

 

344.9

 

2,143.1

Amortization

 

 

 

347.5

9.4

84.2

441.1

Disposals

(86.9)

(86.9)

Changes in foreign exchange

71.2

 

3.5

 

23.4

 

98.1

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

 

 

2,091.3

 

51.6

 

452.5

 

2,595.4

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

 

 

2,091.3

 

51.6

 

452.5

 

2,595.4

Amortization

206.3

12.5

43.4

262.2

Disposals

(610.7)

(46.2)

(136.8)

(793.7)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

 

 

(39.2)

 

(0.8)

 

(10.2)

 

(50.2)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

 

 

1,647.7

 

17.1

 

348.9

 

2,013.7

Carrying amounts

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

At December 31, 2024

$

8,065.8

$

880.7

$

1,721.4

$

104.2

$

126.9

$

10,899.0

At December 31, 2025

$

6,894.9

$

526.4

$

1,052.9

$

54.1

$

123.6

$

8,651.9

All intangible asset amortization expense is included in cost of sales.

In assessing goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets for impairment at December 31, 2025 and 2024, GFL compared the aggregate recoverable amount of the assets included in CGUs to their respective carrying amounts.

For all CGUs, the recoverable amount was determined based on the value in use by discounting estimated future cash flows from a CGU to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU. Estimated cash flow projections are based on GFL’s one-year budget and five year strategic plan. There was no impairment recorded at the CGU level as at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The key assumptions used for both periods in determining the recoverable amount for each CGU are as follows:

Revenue growth rates – Growth rate of 5.50% was used for the periods covered in the financial projections and is based on historical results and expectations for the forecasted periods (5.00% for the year ended December 31, 2024).
Pre-tax discount rates – The pre-tax discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the CGU and range from 8.12% to 8.85% (7.69% to 8.39% for the year ended December 31, 2024).
Terminal growth value – The cash flows beyond the initial period are extrapolated using a growth rate of 1.60%. Rates are based on market and industry trends researched and identified by management (2.30% for the year ended December 31, 2024).
Capital expenditures – The cash flow forecasts for capital expenditures are based on past experience and include the ongoing capital expenditures required to maintain the business.

In all CGUs, reasonably possible changes to key assumptions would not cause the recoverable amount of each CGU to fall below the carrying value.

v3.25.4
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES  
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

8.    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The following table presents GFL’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Accounts payable

$

850.8

$

812.3

Accrued liabilities

 

478.0

 

535.0

Accrued interest

 

107.3

 

140.3

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

154.4

 

161.0

Deferred revenue

 

297.8

 

231.6

$

1,888.3

$

1,880.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

v3.25.4
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS  
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS

9.    LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS

The following table presents GFL’s landfill closure and post-closure obligations for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Balance, beginning of year

$

1,050.4

$

952.2

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

14.9

 

16.5

Adjustment related to prior year acquisitions

 

0.4

 

Disposals

(1.2)

Provisions

141.8

90.4

Adjustment for discount and inflation rates

 

0.8

 

(89.2)

Accretion

 

53.9

 

41.5

Expenditures

 

(45.4)

 

(37.0)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(46.3)

 

77.2

Balance, end of year

 

1,170.5

 

1,050.4

Less: Current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

(44.0)

 

(51.7)

Non-current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

$

1,126.5

$

998.7

The present value of GFL’s future landfill closure and post-closure obligations has been estimated by management based on GFL’s cost, in today’s dollars, to settle closure and post-closure obligations at its landfills, projected timing of these expenditures and the application of discount and inflation rates. GFL used a risk-free discount rate of 3.85% in Canada and 4.84% in the United States as at December 31, 2025 (3.33% in Canada and 4.78% in the United States as at December 31, 2024) and an inflation rate of 2.68% in Canada and 3.18% in the United States (2.60% in Canada and 2.96% in the United States as at December 31, 2024) to calculate the present value of the landfill closure and post-closure obligations. Obligations acquired through business combinations are initially valued at fair value using a credit-adjusted, risk-free discount rate. Reducing the discount rate to the risk-free rate resulted in a one-time increase to the liability of $0.8 million included in the Provisions line item in the table above for the year ended December 31, 2025 ($7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

The landfill closure and post-closure obligations mature as follows:

Less than 1 year

  ​ ​ ​

$

44.0

Between 1-2 years

 

131.6

Between 2-5 years

 

243.4

Over 5 years

 

751.5

$

1,170.5

Funded landfill post-closure assets

GFL is required to deposit funds into trusts to settle post-closure obligations for landfills in certain jurisdictions. As at December 31, 2025, included in other long-term assets are funded landfill post-closure obligations, representing the fair value of legally restricted assets, totaling $35.3 million ($28.7 million as at December 31, 2024).

v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
LONG-TERM DEBT  
LONG-TERM DEBT

10.    LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table presents GFL’s long-term debt for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Revolving credit facility

$

750.6

$

188.0

Term Loan B Facility

 

 

1,040.6

Notes(2)

 

  ​

 

  ​

3.750% USD senior secured notes (“3.750% 2025 Secured Notes”)(3)

 

 

1,079.2

5.125% USD senior secured notes (“5.125% 2026 Secured Notes”)(4)

 

 

719.4

3.500% USD senior secured notes (“3.500% 2028 Secured Notes”)(5)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

6.750% USD senior secured notes (“6.750% 2031 Secured Notes”)(6)

 

1,370.6

 

1,438.9

4.000% USD senior notes (“4.000% 2028 Notes”)(7)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

4.750% USD senior notes (“4.750% 2029 Notes”)(8)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

4.375% USD senior notes (“4.375% 2029 Notes”)(9)

753.8

791.4

6.625% USD senior notes (“6.625% 2032 Notes”)(10)

685.3

719.4

4.375% USD Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (“4.375% Bonds”)(11)

 

287.8

 

302.2

Other

 

494.6

 

503.0

Subtotal

 

7,426.7

 

10,019.7

Discount

 

(5.1)

 

(7.5)

Derivative liability

 

55.6

 

70.2

Deferred finance costs

 

(54.6)

 

(82.9)

Total long-term debt

 

7,422.6

 

9,999.5

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

(1,146.5)

Non-current portion of long-term debt

$

7,422.6

$

8,853.0

Total long-term debt

7,422.6

9,999.5

Less: Derivative asset

(21.0)

(114.7)

Total long-term debt, net of derivative asset

$

7,401.6

$

9,884.8

(1)

Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

(2)

Refer to Note 19 for additional information on the hedging arrangements related to the Notes.

(3)

Prior to their redemption on March 14, 2025, the 3.750% 2025 Secured Notes bore interest semi-annually which commenced on February 1, 2021.

(4)

Prior to their redemption on March 14, 2025, the 5.125% 2026 Secured Notes bore interest semi-annually which commenced on December 15, 2019.

(5)

The 3.500% 2028 Secured Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on September 1, 2021 with principal maturing on September 1, 2028.

(6)

The 6.750% 2031 Secured Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on January 15, 2024 with principal maturing on January 15, 2031. Collateral securing the 6.750% 2031 Secured Notes has been released pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing such notes. As a result, the notes are no longer secured.

(7)

The 4.000% 2028 Notes are comprised of US$500.0 million of initial notes and US$250.0 million of additional notes. The initial notes and additional notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2022, respectively. The total principal matures on August 1, 2028.

(8)

The 4.750% 2029 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on December 15, 2021 with principal maturing on June 15, 2029.

(9)

The 4.375% 2029 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on February 15, 2022 with principal maturing on August 15, 2029.

(10)

The 6.625% 2032 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on October 1, 2024 with principal maturing on April 1, 2032.

(11)

The 4.375% Bonds bear interest semi-annually which commenced on May 15, 2025 with an initial mandatory tender date of October 1, 2031.

Notes

On March 14, 2025, GFL repaid the entire US$750.0 million and US$500.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amounts, related fees, premiums and accrued interest on the 3.750% 2025 Secured Notes and 5.125% 2026 Secured Notes, respectively. GFL also terminated the cross-currency interest rate swap on the 5.125% 2026 Secured Notes. A loss on termination of hedged arrangements of $30.5 million and write off of deferred finance costs of $3.0 million were recognized in interest and other finance costs.

Revolving credit facility and term loan facility

Under the amended and restated revolving credit agreement dated as of September 27, 2021 and as amended and restated through April 29, 2025 (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”), GFL has access to a $2,000.0 million revolving credit facility (available in Canadian and US dollars), a $25.0 million revolving credit facility (available in US dollars) and an aggregate $1,000.0 million accordion feature (collectively, the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility matures on April 29, 2030 and accrues interest at a rate of CORRA/SOFR plus 1.125% to 1.750% plus a credit spread adjustment or Canadian/Prime plus 0.125% to 0.750%. As of December 31, 2025, the applicable effective CORRA/SOFR borrowing rate was between 4.080% to 5.252%, depending on whether borrowings are drawn in Canadian or US dollars. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by mortgages on certain properties, a general security agreement over all of the assets of GFL and certain material subsidiaries and a pledge of the shares of such subsidiaries.

The Revolving Credit Agreement contains a Total Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and an Interest Coverage Ratio (each as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) financial maintenance covenant.

The Total Net Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to be maintained is equal to or less than 5.00 to 1.00 for a period of four complete fiscal quarters following completion of a Material Acquisition and at all other times, equal to or less than 4.50 to 1.00. The Interest Coverage Ratio must be equal to or greater than 3.00 to 1.00. As at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, GFL was in compliance with these covenants.

On March 4, 2025, GFL repaid the entire outstanding aggregate principal amount, related fees and accrued interest on its term loan B facility (the “Term Loan B Facility”) which had a maturity date of July 3, 2031 and a borrowing rate of SOFR (with a floor rate at 0.500%) plus 2.000% or US prime plus 1.000%. The Term Loan B Facility was secured by mortgages on certain properties, a general security agreement over all the assets of GFL and certain material subsidiaries and a pledge of the shares of such subsidiaries. A write off of deferred finance costs of $15.9 million was recognized in interest and other finance costs.

Tax-exempt bonds

Industrial revenue bonds are tax-exempt municipal debt securities issued by a government agency on our behalf and sold only to qualified institutional buyers. On October 8, 2024, GFL participated in the issuance of US$210.0 million aggregate principal amount of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds issued by Florida Development Finance Corporation. The bonds bear interest at 4.375% payable semi-annually which commenced on May 15, 2025 and have an initial mandatory tender date of October 1, 2031. The bonds are unsecured and guaranteed jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally by GFL and certain of its subsidiaries.

Other

Certain of GFL’s non-wholly owned subsidiaries have stand alone credit facilities included in other in long-term debt. The details of those facilities are as follows: (a) US$50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of promissory notes which was repaid on September 30, 2025 (US$50.0 million as at December 31, 2024); (b) a term loan of US$127.0 million (of which US$127.0 million was drawn as at December 31, 2025 and US$5.9 million was drawn as at December 31, 2024) and a US$30.0 million revolving credit facility (of which $nil was drawn as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024) that mature on September 21, 2030 and have a borrowing rate of base or SOFR rate plus 1.500% to 4.000%; and (c) a term loan of US$170.0 million (of which US$163.6 million was drawn as at December 31, 2025 and US$168.9 million was drawn as at December 31, 2024) and a US$100.0 million revolving credit facility (of which US$70.0 million was drawn as at December 31, 2025 and US$78.8 million was drawn as at December 31, 2024) that mature on August 31, 2028 and have a borrowing rate of base or SOFR adjusted rate plus a spread between 2.000% and 3.250%.

Changes in long-term debt arising from financing activities

The following table presents GFL’s opening balances of long-term debt reconciled to closing balances:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Balance, beginning of year

$

9,999.5

$

8,836.9

Cash flows

 

 

Issuance of long-term debt

 

2,633.2

 

3,287.7

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(4,818.9)

 

(2,906.3)

Payment of financing costs

 

(5.9)

 

(25.1)

Proceeds from termination of hedged arrangements

28.0

Payment for termination of hedged arrangements

(2.2)

(7.5)

Non-cash changes

 

  ​

 

  ​

Accrued interest and other non-cash changes

 

24.0

 

24.1

Revaluation of foreign exchange

 

(370.1)

 

802.9

Fair value movements on hedged arrangements

 

(65.0)

 

(13.2)

Balance, end of year

$

7,422.6

$

9,999.5

Commitments related to long-term debt

The following table presents GFL’s principal future payments on long-term debt:

2026

  ​ ​ ​

$

2027

 

2028

 

2,376.1

2029

 

1,781.8

2030

 

925.1

Thereafter

 

2,343.7

$

7,426.7

v3.25.4
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS  
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS

11.   INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS

The following table presents GFL’s interest and other finance costs for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Interest

$

456.2

$

563.6

Termination of hedged arrangements

30.5

17.2

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

33.6

 

22.7

Accretion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

53.9

 

41.5

Other finance costs

 

21.0

 

20.8

Interest and other finance costs

$

595.2

$

665.8

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
LEASE OBLIGATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
LEASE OBLIGATIONS  
LEASE OBLIGATIONS

12.  LEASE OBLIGATIONS

GFL leases several assets including buildings, property and equipment.

The following table presents GFL’s future minimum payments under lease obligations for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Lease obligations

 

$

743.0

 

$

757.7

Less: Interest

 

232.5

 

211.1

 

510.5

 

546.6

Less: Current portion of lease obligations

 

59.9

 

69.4

Non-current portion of lease obligations

$

450.6

$

477.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Lease obligations include $169.0 million of secured lease obligations as at December 31, 2025 ($103.5 million as at December 31, 2024).

Interest expense in connection with lease obligations was $36.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 ($24.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

The following table presents principal and interest payments on future minimum lease payments under the lease obligations:

2026

  ​ ​ ​

$

96.5

2027

 

88.9

2028

 

68.6

2029

 

60.2

2030

 

138.6

Thereafter

 

290.2

$

743.0

v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

13.  INCOME TAXES

The following table presents GFL’s income tax reconciliations for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Income (loss) before income taxes

$

226.9

$

(1,123.9)

Income tax expense (recovery) at the combined basic federal and provincial tax rate (26.5% in 2025 and 2024)

 

60.1

 

(297.8)

Decrease (increase) resulting from:

 

 

Permanent differences

 

23.1

 

51.0

Investment tax credit

(39.7)

Variance between combined Canadian tax rate and the tax rate applicable to U.S. income

 

1.3

 

(3.3)

Recognition of previously unrecognized deductible temporary differences

 

(13.7)

 

(497.1)

Non-taxable (loss) income

(47.7)

504.7

Changes in estimate related to prior years

(11.9)

Other

 

2.4

 

28.0

Income tax recovery

$

(14.2)

$

(226.4)

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

The effective income tax rates differ from the amount that would be computed by applying the combined federal and provincial statutory income tax rates to income (loss) before income taxes.

GFL is subject to the global minimum top-up tax (“GMT”) under Pillar Two tax legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL meets the Country-by-Country Reporting Safe Harbor tests in all applicable jurisdictions, and $nil GMT has been recognized in the Annual Financial Statements ($nil for the year ended December 31, 2024). Additionally, no deferred tax liability has been recorded in connection with the GMT, as GFL expects to continue to qualify for safe harbor relief in the foreseeable future, subject to ongoing assessment of financial and tax positions in relevant jurisdictions.

Deferred income taxes

Deferred income taxes represent the net tax effect of non-capital tax losses and temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities.

The following table presents GFL’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities and their changes for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Recognized in

  ​ ​ ​

Acquisitions

Recognized

other

Balance,

Discontinued

via business

Foreign

in net income

comprehensive

Balance,

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

  ​ ​ ​

operations

  ​ ​ ​

combinations

  ​ ​ ​

exchange

  ​ ​ ​

(loss)

  ​ ​ ​

income (loss)

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

Deferred income tax assets

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Non-capital loss and interest carry forwards

$

128.5

$

(30.0)

$

$

(2.3)

$

59.7

$

$

155.9

Landfill closures and post-closure obligations

 

293.0

 

3.8

 

(12.0)

 

7.8

 

 

292.6

Accrued liabilities

26.1

(1.5)

28.9

53.5

Cash flow hedges

 

23.2

 

 

 

(19.1)

 

0.5

 

4.6

Leases

113.5

(14.4)

1.2

(2.0)

(9.3)

89.0

Other

 

145.9

 

(6.3)

3.5

 

8.4

 

(90.6)

 

(4.6)

 

56.3

$

730.2

$

(50.7)

$

8.5

$

(9.4)

$

(22.6)

$

(4.1)

$

651.9

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

  ​

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

$

892.0

$

(89.8)

$

0.8

$

(29.5)

$

4.8

$

$

778.3

Intangible assets

 

485.2

 

(160.0)

22.6

 

(9.1)

 

(14.9)

 

 

323.8

Investment in associates and joint ventures

 

(466.0)

 

746.7

 

(1.0)

 

28.7

 

 

308.4

Other

 

74.2

 

(1.1)

0.8

 

(0.1)

 

(54.7)

 

 

19.1

$

985.4

$

495.8

$

24.2

$

(39.7)

$

(36.1)

$

$

1,429.6

Acquisitions via business combinations includes $0.5 million of measurement period adjustments to adjust previously reported purchase price allocations completed during prior years.

As at December 31, 2025, GFL had income tax losses of approximately $322.3 million ($362.0 million as at December 31, 2024) available to carry forward to reduce future years’ taxable income. If not utilized, these losses will begin to expire in 2031 and fully expire in 2045.

In addition, one of GFL’s US subsidiaries has income tax losses of $121.1 million, which are in a separate tax return and cannot be used by any other US subsidiaries.

GFL’s basis for recording deferred income tax assets is the availability of deferred income tax liabilities, which in certain taxable jurisdictions will offset these deferred income tax assets in the future. In other taxable jurisdictions, the basis for recording deferred income tax assets is forecasted taxable income for that jurisdiction, which GFL considers probable to occur.

Recognized in

Acquisitions

other

Balance,

via business

Foreign

Recognized

comprehensive

Balance,

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2023

  ​ ​ ​

combinations

  ​ ​ ​

exchange

  ​ ​ ​

in net loss

  ​ ​ ​

loss

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Deferred income tax assets

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

Non-capital loss and interest carry forwards

$

456.3

$

$

14.9

$

(342.7)

$

 

$

128.5

Landfill closures and post-closure obligations

 

214.7

 

4.0

 

17.6

 

56.7

 

 

293.0

Investment in associates and joint ventures

466.0

466.0

Accrued liabilities

 

49.5

 

 

0.4

 

(23.8)

 

 

26.1

Cash flow hedges

5.6

17.6

23.2

Leases

66.5

0.8

46.2

113.5

Other

 

49.8

 

2.1

 

14.6

 

79.5

 

(0.1)

 

145.9

$

842.4

$

6.9

$

47.5

$

281.9

$

17.5

 

$

1,196.2

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

 

  ​

Property and equipment

$

847.7

$

$

80.8

$

(36.5)

$

 

$

892.0

Intangible assets

 

536.0

 

1.7

 

8.5

 

(61.0)

 

 

485.2

Other

 

(72.1)

 

 

(0.5)

 

146.9

 

(0.1)

 

74.2

$

1,311.6

$

1.7

$

88.8

$

49.4

$

(0.1)

 

$

1,451.4

v3.25.4
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE  
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

14.  INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

The following table presents GFL’s income (loss) per share for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc.

$

3,834.1

$

(722.7)

 

 

Less:

Net income from discontinued operations

 

3,572.3

 

159.8

Amounts attributable to preferred shareholders

50.4

80.3

Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations

211.4

(962.8)

Effect of dilutive instruments

Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations for diluted income (loss) per share

$

211.4

$

(962.8)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

369,560,643

380,841,299

Effect of dilutive instruments

9,128,576

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

378,689,219

380,841,299

Basic income (loss) per share

Continuing operations

$

0.57

$

(2.53)

Discontinued operations

9.67

0.42

Total operations

$

10.24

$

(2.11)

Diluted income (loss) per share

Continuing operations

$

0.56

$

(2.53)

Discontinued operations

9.43

0.42

Total operations

$

9.99

$

(2.11)

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Diluted loss per share excludes anti-dilutive effects of time-based share options, RSUs, PSUs and Preferred Shares (defined below).

v3.25.4
REVENUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
REVENUE  
REVENUE

15.  REVENUE

The following table presents GFL’s revenue disaggregated by service type for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Residential

$

1,498.3

$

1,455.0

Commercial/industrial

 

3,006.4

 

2,842.9

Total collection

 

4,504.7

 

4,297.9

Landfill

 

1,190.2

 

1,088.8

Transfer

 

926.7

 

834.1

Material recovery

 

503.8

 

439.5

Other

 

363.4

 

323.1

Gross revenue

7,488.8

6,983.4

Intercompany revenue

 

(872.9)

 

(844.6)

Revenue

$

6,615.9

$

6,138.8

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
OPERATING SEGMENTS  
OPERATING SEGMENTS

16.  OPERATING SEGMENTS

GFL’s main lines of business are the transporting, managing, and recycling of solid waste. GFL’s operating segments are based on geography between Canada and the U.S., each of which includes hauling, landfill, transfer and MRFs. Inter-segment transfers are made at market prices.

The operating segments are presented in accordance with the same criteria used for the internal report prepared for the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”) who is responsible for allocating the resources and assessing the performance of the operating segments. The CODM assesses the performance of the segments on several factors, including gross revenue, intercompany revenue, revenue and adjusted EBITDA. GFL’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer.

The following tables present GFL’s revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by operating segment for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations. Gross revenue is calculated based on revenue before intercompany revenue eliminations.

Year ended December 31, 2025

Gross

Intercompany

Adjusted

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

EBITDA

Canada

$

2,410.1

$

(247.5)

$

2,162.6

$

689.6

USA

5,078.7

(625.4)

4,453.3

1,557.4

Solid Waste

 

7,488.8

 

(872.9)

 

6,615.9

 

2,247.0

Corporate

 

 

 

 

(262.0)

$

7,488.8

$

(872.9)

$

6,615.9

$

1,985.0

Year ended December 31, 2024(1)

Gross

Intercompany

Adjusted

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

EBITDA

Canada

$

2,215.7

$

(275.3)

$

1,940.4

$

578.6

USA

 

4,767.7

 

(569.3)

 

4,198.4

 

1,441.7

Solid Waste

 

6,983.4

 

(844.6)

 

6,138.8

 

2,020.3

Corporate

 

 

 

 

(260.7)

$

6,983.4

$

(844.6)

$

6,138.8

$

1,759.6

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

The following table presents GFL’s reconciliation of net income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

$

241.1

$

(897.5)

Add:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

1,053.9

 

996.9

Amortization of intangible assets

 

262.2

 

286.7

Interest and other finance costs

 

595.2

 

665.8

Income tax recovery

(14.2)

(226.4)

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange

 

(256.9)

 

291.2

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

(91.1)

 

(2.7)

Change in value on Call Option

 

60.0

 

Share of net loss of investments accounted for using the equity method(2)

56.5

16.9

Share-based payments

 

150.2

 

97.5

Loss on divestitures

 

8.6

 

481.8

Transaction costs

 

56.1

 

46.1

Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs

 

13.4

 

6.2

Founder/CEO remuneration(3)

31.8

26.8

Other(4)

(181.8)

(29.7)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,985.0

$

1,759.6

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

(2)

Excludes share of Adjusted EBITDA of investments accounted for using the equity method for RNG projects.

(3)

Consists of cash payment to the Founder and CEO, which payment had been previously satisfied through the issuance of restricted share units.

(4)

The year ended December 31, 2025 includes $186.7 million gain on dilution of equity investment in GIP and $6.5 million gain on dilution of equity investment in GES. Refer to Note 3.

Geographical information

Revenue from external customers and non-current assets can be analyzed according to the following geographic areas:

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Non-current assets  

Year ended

Year ended

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(2)

Canada

$

2,162.6

$

1,940.4

$

5,106.6

$

6,505.4

USA

 

4,453.3

 

4,198.4

 

13,024.4

 

13,006.4

$

6,615.9

$

6,138.8

$

18,131.0

$

19,511.8

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

(2) Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets by operating segment

The carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets allocated to the operating segments is as follows:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Canada

$

1,942.0

$

2,097.9

USA

 

5,479.3

 

5,738.5

Solid Waste

 

7,421.3

 

7,836.4

Environmental Services

 

 

1,110.1

$

7,421.3

$

8,946.5

(1)

Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL  
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL

17.  SHAREHOLDERS’ CAPITAL

Authorized capital

GFL’s authorized share capital consists of (i) an unlimited number of subordinate voting shares, (ii) an unlimited number of multiple voting shares (“MVS”), (iii) an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series, (iv) 28,571,428 Series A perpetual convertible preferred shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) and (v) 8,196,721 Series B perpetual convertible preferred shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”). The Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares are collectively referred to as the “Preferred Shares”.

Subordinate and multiple voting shares

The rights of the holders of the subordinate voting shares and the multiple voting shares are substantially identical, except for voting and conversion. The holders of outstanding subordinate voting shares are entitled to one vote per subordinate voting share and the holders of multiple voting shares are entitled to ten votes per multiple voting share. The subordinate voting shares are not convertible into any other classes of shares. Each outstanding multiple voting share may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted into one subordinate voting share. All multiple voting shares are owned by entities beneficially owned and/or controlled by Patrick Dovigi, his family members and discretionary trusts settled by his family members.

In addition, all multiple voting shares will convert automatically into subordinate voting shares at such time that is the earlier of the following: (i) Patrick Dovigi and/or his affiliates no longer beneficially own, directly or indirectly, at least 2.0% of the aggregate of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares; (ii) Patrick Dovigi is no longer serving as a director or in a senior management position at GFL; or (iii) the twentieth anniversary of the closing of the IPO.

The subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares rank pari passu with respect to the payment of dividends, return of capital and distribution of assets in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of GFL.

Preferred shares

The preferred shares are issuable at any time and from time to time in series. Each series of preferred shares shall consist of such number of preferred shares and having such rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions as determined by the Board of Directors prior to the issuance thereof.

As at December 31, 2025, (a) the Series A Preferred Shares are convertible into 5,847,311 subordinate voting shares, at a conversion price of US$25.16, representing 1.6% of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and 1.2% of the aggregate outstanding voting rights, and (b) the Series B Preferred Shares are convertible into 8,700,482 subordinate voting shares, at a conversion price of US$43.86, representing 2.4% of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and 1.8% of the aggregate outstanding voting rights. The holders of the Preferred Shares are entitled to vote on an as-converted basis on all matters on which holders of subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares vote, and to the greatest extent possible, will vote with the holders of subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares as a single class. Each holder of Preferred Shares shall be deemed to hold, for the sole purpose of voting at any meeting of shareholders of GFL at which such holder is entitled to vote, the number of Preferred Shares equal to the number of subordinate voting shares into which such holder’s registered Preferred Shares are convertible as of the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at such shareholders meeting. The liquidation preference of the Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares accrete at a rate of 7.000% and 6.000% per annum, respectively, compounded quarterly. From and after December 31, 2024 (in the case of the Series A Preferred Shares) or December 31, 2025 (in the case of the Series B Preferred Shares), GFL will have the option each quarter to redeem a number of Preferred Shares in an amount equal to the increase in the liquidation preference for the quarter. This optional redemption amount can be satisfied in either cash or subordinate voting shares at the election of GFL. If GFL elects to pay the optional redemption amount for a particular quarter in cash, the accretion rate for that quarter for the Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares will be 6.000% and 5.000% per annum, respectively. The Preferred Shares are subject to transfer restrictions, but can be converted into subordinate voting shares by the holder at any time. GFL may also require the conversion or redemption of the Preferred Shares at an earlier date in certain circumstances.

Share issuances and cancellations

The following table presents GFL’s share capital for the periods indicated:

Subordinate

Multiple voting

Preferred

  ​ ​ ​

voting shares

  ​ ​ ​

shares

  ​ ​ ​

shares

  ​ ​ ​

Total

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

381,570,455

 

11,812,964

 

18,598,592

 

411,982,011

Converted from share options

 

129,686

 

 

 

129,686

Converted from RSUs

1,741,736

1,741,736

Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares

 

6,409,887

 

 

(5,534,865)

 

875,022

Repurchased and cancelled

 

(43,741,452)

 

 

 

(43,741,452)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

346,110,312

 

11,812,964

 

13,063,727

 

370,987,003

Normal course issuer bid and other share repurchases

On February 27, 2025, the Toronto Stock Exchange accepted GFL’s notice of intention to commence a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) during the twelve-month period commencing on March 3, 2025 and ending March 2, 2026. Under the NCIB, a maximum of 28,046,256 subordinate voting shares were available to be repurchased by GFL. During the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL repurchased 18,360,127 subordinate voting shares under the NCIB (nil subordinate voting shares during the year ended December 31, 2024).

During the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL purchased for cancellation 17,050,298 subordinate voting shares from funds managed by BC Partners and 8,331,027 subordinate voting shares under secondary offering transactions.

All subordinate voting shares repurchased by GFL under the NCIB or otherwise have been cancelled.

Share options, RSUs, DSUs and PSUs

The Board of Directors adopted the LTIP which allows GFL to grant long-term equity-based incentives, including options, PSUs and RSUs, to eligible participants. Each award represents the right to receive subordinate voting shares, or in the case of PSUs and RSUs, subordinate voting shares and/or cash, in accordance with the terms of the LTIP. The director deferred share unit plan (the “DSU Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors to provide non-employee directors the opportunity to receive a portion of their compensation in the form of DSUs. Each DSU represents a unit equivalent in value to a subordinate voting share based on the closing price of the subordinate voting shares on the day prior to the grant.

The maximum number of subordinate voting shares reserved for issuance under the LTIP, the DSU Plan, and any other security-based compensation arrangement in any one-year period is 10% of the total issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares in the capital which as at December 31, 2025, would equate to 35,792,328 subordinate voting shares in the capital of GFL.

Share options

The number of share options held by certain executives with their average exercise price per option are summarized below:

Weighted average

  ​ ​ ​

Options

  ​ ​ ​

exercise price (US$)

Share options outstanding, December 31, 2024

 

22,533,042

$

32.98

Exercised

 

(245,540)

22.80

Share options outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

22,287,502

$

33.09

Vested share options, December 31, 2025

 

16,799,502

$

32.81

For the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no share options cancelled, expired or forfeited.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the total compensation expense related to share options amounted to $4.3 million ($12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

RSUs, DSUs and PSUs

The following table presents GFL’s summary of the RSUs and DSUs for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair value

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair value

RSUs

(US$)

DSUs

(US$)

Outstanding, December 31, 2024

 

1,900,639

$

34.75

 

121,346

$

31.79

Granted

 

2,397,290

 

44.48

 

24,209

 

47.09

Settled

 

(1,739,834)

 

38.41

 

 

Forfeited

 

(132,305)

 

36.10

 

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

2,425,790

$

41.67

 

145,555

$

34.33

Expected to vest, December 31, 2025

 

2,210,329

$

42.33

 

145,555

$

34.33

For the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no RSUs or DSUs cancelled.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the total compensation expense related to RSUs amounted to $121.9 million ($83.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the total compensation expense related to DSUs amounted to $1.6 million ($1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

For the year ended December 31, 2025, 862,576 PSUs were granted to named executive officers. The PSU payouts are dependent on improvement of established return on invested capital and compounded annual growth rate of free cash flow per share. PSU payouts are also subject to an adjustment based on total shareholder return of GFL relative to the S&P Canada LargeMidCap Growth Index. Subject to achievement of these objectives, PSUs will vest and become payable in GFL’s subordinate voting shares at the end of the performance period. The number of subordinate voting shares awarded can range from 0% to 225% of the targeted amount, depending on the performance against the established targets.

The following table presents GFL’s summary of the PSUs for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair

PSUs

value (US$)

Outstanding, December 31, 2024

$

Granted

 

862,576

 

42.96

Outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

862,576

$

42.96

Expected to vest, December 31, 2025

 

862,576

$

42.96

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the total compensation expense related to PSUs amounted to $22.4 million ($nil for the year ended December 31, 2024).

v3.25.4
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

18.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following table presents net change in non-cash working capital of GFL for the periods indicated:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Effects of changes in

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

(75.5)

$

134.4

Trade and other receivables, net

 

49.2

(109.2)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(31.5)

(43.1)

Changes in non-cash working capital items

(57.8)

(17.9)

Changes in non-cash working capital items for discontinued operations

0.7

(11.5)

Changes in non-cash working capital items for continuing operations

$

(58.5)

$

(6.4)

v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT  
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

19.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

GFL’s financial instruments consist of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and long-term debt, including related hedging instruments.

Fair value measurement

The carrying value of GFL’s financial assets approximate their fair values. The carrying value of GFL’s financial liabilities approximate their fair values with the exception of GFL’s outstanding U.S. dollar secured and unsecured notes (the “Notes”) and 4.375% Bonds. The fair value hierarchy for these instruments are as follows for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

Carrying Value

  ​ ​ ​

Fair Value

  ​ ​ ​

Level 1

  ​ ​ ​

Level 2

  ​ ​ ​

Level 3

Notes

$

5,892.0

$

5,945.9

$

$

5,945.9

$

4.375% Bonds

287.8

291.2

291.2

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Carrying Value

  ​ ​ ​

Fair Value

  ​ ​ ​

Level 1

  ​ ​ ​

Level 2

  ​ ​ ​

Level 3

Notes

$

7,983.4

$

7,828.2

$

$

7,828.2

$

4.375% Bonds

302.2

301.9

301.9

GFL uses a discounted cash flow model incorporating observable market data, such as foreign currency forward rates, to estimate the fair value of its Notes. Certain leases, other loans and amounts due to related parties do not bear interest or bear interest at an amount that is not stated at fair value.

Net derivative instruments are recorded at fair value and classified within Level 2. The Call Option is measured using an option pricing model which includes inputs such as equity volatility, risk-free rates, and implied credit yields. The Call Option is recorded at fair value and classified within Level 3.

Financial risk management objectives

As a result of holding and issuing financial instruments, GFL is exposed to liquidity, credit and market risks. The following provides a description of these risks and how GFL manages these exposures.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with a counterparty’s inability to fulfill its payment obligations. GFL’s principal financial assets that expose it to credit risk are accounts receivable.

GFL uses historical trends of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgement as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than suggested by historical trends. GFL considers the following as constituting an event of default for internal credit risk management purposes as historical experience indicates that accounts receivable that meet either of the following criteria are generally not recoverable:

the customer is insolvent; or
GFL’s relationship with the customer has been severed; and/or
the customer’s receivable has aged beyond a reasonable period.

GFL provides credit to its customers in the normal course of its operations. The amounts disclosed in the statement of financial position represent the maximum credit risk and are net of allowance for doubtful accounts, based on management’s estimates taking into account GFL’s prior experience and its assessment of the current economic environment.

The following is a breakdown of the trade receivables aging. It does not include holdbacks or unbilled revenue as they are made up of amounts to be received at the end of specific long term contracts.

  ​ ​  

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

0-60 days

$

663.6

$

846.8

61-90 days

 

49.1

 

111.3

91+ days

 

61.2

 

136.4

$

773.9

$

1,094.5

In determining the recoverability of trade and other receivables, GFL considers any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the end of the reporting period.

Liquidity risk

GFL monitors and manages its liquidity to ensure that it has access to sufficient funds to meet its liabilities when due. Management of GFL believes that future cash flows from operations and the availability of credit under existing bank arrangements is adequate to support GFL’s financial liquidity needs for its ongoing operations.

GFL has financial liabilities with varying contractual maturity dates. With the exception of long-term debt and lease obligations, all of GFL’s significant financial liabilities mature in less than one year.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial liability will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. GFL enters into both fixed and floating rate debt and also leases certain assets with fixed rates.

GFL’s risk management objective is to minimize the potential for changes in interest rates to cause adverse changes in cash flows to GFL. The ratio of fixed to floating rate obligations outstanding is designed to maintain flexibility in GFL’s capital structure to adjust to prevailing market conditions. GFL also manages interest rate risk through hedging instruments, as discussed further below as part of foreign currency risk.

At December 31, 2025, GFL had a ratio of fixed to floating rate obligations of approximately 83.2% fixed and 16.8% floating (83.2% fixed and 16.8% floating as at December 31, 2024).

A 1% change in the interest rate on floating rate obligations would have resulted in a change in the interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 of approximately $12.5 million based on the balances outstanding as at December 31, 2025 (approximately $16.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

Foreign currency risk

GFL is exposed to foreign currency risk relating to its operating and financing activities and partially mitigates such risk using certain cross-currency interest rate swaps. A $0.01 change in the U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate would impact our annual revenue and income for year ended December 31, 2025, by approximately $32.4 million and $10.6 million, respectively ($34.5 million and $10.8 million respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024).

GFL’s swapped instruments included the following:

Notional

Fixed Foreign

Amount

Fixed/Variable

Fixed/Variable Interest

Exchange

Underlying Items

  ​ ​ ​

($US)

  ​ ​ ​

Interest Rate Paid

  ​ ​ ​

Rate Received

  ​ ​ ​

Rate Paid

  ​ ​ ​

Effective Date

  ​ ​ ​

Expiration

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

48.0

 

8.399

%  

8.500

%  

1.3355

April 23, 2019

May 1, 2027

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

300.0

 

8.419

%  

8.500

%  

1.3355

April 23, 2019

May 1, 2027

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

348.0

 

8.500

%  

8.828

%  

1.2026

June 8, 2021

May 1, 2027

4.000% 2028 Notes

500.0

4.524

%

4.000

%  

1.3112

November 23, 2020

August 1, 2028

6.625% 2032 Notes

 

500.0

 

6.101

%  

6.625

%  

1.3652

June 17, 2024

April 1, 2032

The effective cross-currency swaps eliminate the impact of changes in the value of the U.S. dollar between the date of issuance of the Notes and their respective maturity dates.

The cross-currency interest rate swap associated with the 8.500% 2027 Notes continued to be in place after the redemption of the notes. As a result of the redemption, GFL discontinued the use of hedge accounting. GFL entered into an offset swap to receive and pay interest semi-annually at 8.828% on US$348.0 million in order to hedge this exposure.

These cross-currency swaps have been designated at inception and accounted for as cash flow hedges. A gain, net of tax, in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in the amount of $36.0 million has been recorded in other comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 ($44.8 million loss, net of tax for the year ended December 31, 2024).

Commodity risk

GFL markets a variety of recyclable materials, including cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles and ferrous and aluminum metals. GFL owns and operates recycling operations and sells other collected recyclable materials to third parties for processing before resale. To reduce GFL’s exposure to commodity price risk with respect to recycled materials, it has adopted a pricing strategy of charging collection and processing fees for recycling volume collected from third parties. In the event of a change in recycled commodity prices, a 10% change in average recycled commodity prices from the average prices that were in effect would have had a $12.5 million and $17.9 million impact on revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Capital management

GFL defines capital that it manages as the aggregate of its shareholders’ equity and long-term debt net of cash.

GFL makes adjustments to its capital based on the funds available to GFL in order to support the ongoing operations of the business and in order to ensure that the entities in GFL will be able to continue as going concerns, while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balances.

GFL manages its capital structure, and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions. In order to maintain or modify the capital structure, GFL may arrange new debt with existing or new lenders, or obtain additional financing through other means.

Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the size of GFL, is reasonable. There were no changes in GFL’s approach to capital management during the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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COMMITMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
COMMITMENTS  
COMMITMENTS

20.  COMMITMENTS

Letters of credit

On September 5, 2025, GFL established a $200.0 million unsecured demand letter of credit and demand guarantee facility with the Bank of Montreal (“EDC Guaranteed LC Facility”) pursuant to which the Company has access to letters of credit that are 100% guaranteed by Export Development Canada. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $140.2 million in outstanding letters of credit under the EDC Guaranteed LC Facility.

As at December 31, 2025, GFL had letters of credit totaling approximately $415.4 million outstanding ($276.7 million as at December 31, 2024), which are not recognized in the Annual Financial Statements. This is inclusive of letters of credit under both the Revolving Credit Facility and EDC Guaranteed LC Facility. Interest expense in connection with these letters of credit was $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 ($5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

Performance bonds

As at December 31, 2025, GFL had issued performance bonds totaling $1,936.4 million ($1,951.9 million as at December 31, 2024).

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

21.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

After the final payment of the semi-annual instalment of $2.9 million on March 5, 2025, the remaining principal outstanding on the note payable to Omega Jo Inc. (an entity controlled by Patrick Dovigi) was $nil as at December 31, 2025 ($2.9 million as at December 31, 2024).

In connection with Patrick Dovigi’s relocation to the United States, GFL agreed to satisfy any tax obligations arising from the relocation. In 2025, GFL paid $33.5 million in satisfaction of this obligation. This amount is expected to be refunded and has been recognized within other assets.

From time to time, GFL has entered into leases with entities controlled by affiliates of Patrick Dovigi, as well as entities controlled by another director of GFL (the “Related Parties”). As at December 31, 2025, GFL leases six properties from the Related Parties. These leases are on arm’s length and commercially reasonable terms, and have been supported by rental rate comparisons prepared by third parties. None of the leased premises are material to the operations of GFL. For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL paid $14.3 million ($8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) in aggregate lease payments to the Related Parties.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL entered into transactions with GIP which resulted in revenue of $5.9 million ($34.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024) and net payables of $0.5 million as at December 31, 2025 (net receivables of $8.6 million as at December 31, 2024).

For the year ended December 31, 2025, GFL entered into transactions with GES which resulted in revenue of $29.1 million, deferred revenue of $62.6 million and net payables of $43.7 million as at December 31, 2025. Prior to the divestiture of GES effective on March 1, 2025, GES was consolidated within GFL and not a separate related party, as a result, no comparative information is applicable.

Compensation of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel consisted of salaries, short-term benefits and share-based payments. During the year ended December 31, 2025 total salaries, short-term benefits and share-based payments to key management personnel was $220.7 million ($75.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024).

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EXPENSES BY NATURE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
EXPENSES BY NATURE  
EXPENSES BY NATURE

22.  EXPENSES BY NATURE

The following table presents GFL’s expenses by nature for the periods indicated, excluding the results of GFL Environmental Services which has been classified as discontinued operations:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Employee benefits

$

1,967.9

$

1,884.7

Transfer and disposal costs

 

1,171.5

 

1,068.4

Interest and other finance costs

 

595.2

 

665.8

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

1,053.9

 

996.9

Amortization of intangible assets

 

262.2

 

286.7

Other expenses

 

781.0

 

741.7

Transaction costs

 

56.1

 

46.1

Founder/CEO Remuneration

31.8

26.8

Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs

 

13.4

 

6.2

Maintenance and repairs

 

463.2

 

446.1

Fuel costs

 

264.8

 

273.4

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange

 

(256.9)

 

291.2

Share-based payments

 

150.2

 

97.5

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

(91.1)

 

(2.7)

Loss on divestitures

 

8.6

 

481.8

Change in value on Call Option

 

60.0

 

Other

 

(181.8)

 

(29.7)

Total expenses by nature

$

6,350.0

$

7,280.9

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

23.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The results of GFL Environmental Services are presented as a single amount on the statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The post-tax results of the discontinued operations for the periods indicated are as follows:

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Revenue

$

237.0

$

1,723.2

Expenses

 

202.0

 

1,544.1

Income before income taxes

 

35.0

 

179.1

Income tax expense

 

3.0

 

19.3

Net income

 

32.0

 

159.8

Gain on disposal

 

4,358.7

 

Income tax on gain on disposal

 

818.4

 

Net income from discontinued operations

 

3,572.3

 

159.8

Reclassification to net income of foreign currency translation adjustment on divestiture

 

(176.5)

 

Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations

$

3,395.8

$

159.8

Cash flow information for GFL Environmental Services is as follows:

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Operating cash flows from discontinued operations

$

39.7

$

471.1

Investing cash flows used in discontinued operations

 

(18.0)

 

(143.3)

Financing cash flows used in discontinued operations

 

(10.3)

 

(343.1)

Changes due to foreign exchange revaluation of cash

 

0.2

 

(0.6)

Increase (decrease) in cash from discontinued operations

$

11.6

$

(15.9)

GFL received proceeds of $5,929.6 million, net of transaction costs, upon the completion of the divestiture of GFL Environmental Services. GFL subsequently paid $165.5 million in transaction costs during the year ended December 31, 2025.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

24.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 13, 2026, GFL issued US$1,000.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% USD senior notes due 2034.

v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Accounting policy for Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation

These Annual Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

Accounting policy for Basis of measurement

Basis of measurement

These Annual Financial Statements were prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period (see Note 19).

Accounting policy for Presentation and functional currency

Presentation and functional currency

These Annual Financial Statements are presented in Canadian dollars which is GFL’s functional currency.

Accounting policy for Basis of consolidation

Basis of consolidation

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by GFL. Control exists when GFL has power over an entity, exposure or rights to variable returns from GFL’s involvement with the entity, and the ability to use its power over the entity to affect the amount of GFL’s returns. The financial accounts and results of subsidiaries are included in these Annual Financial Statements of GFL from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with GFL’s accounting policies. All intercompany assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between GFL and its subsidiaries are eliminated in full on consolidation.

Accounting policy for Business combinations

Business combinations

Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method with the results of operations consolidated with those of GFL from the date of acquisition. The consideration for each acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed and the equity instruments issued by GFL in exchange for control of the acquired company or business. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred.

GFL’s growth strategy is to focus on generating organic growth from all of its operating segments. In addition to organic growth, GFL deploys an active acquisition strategy involving the integration of acquired businesses into each of its operating segments through integration of property and equipment, back office functions, improving route density and realignment of disposal alternatives to effect synergies and maximize profits. Goodwill arising from acquisitions is largely attributable to the assembled workforce of the acquisitions, the potential synergies with the acquiree, and intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.

The determination of the fair values of acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets requires GFL to make significant estimates and assumptions. The significant assumptions used to value acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets include, among others, future expected cash flows and discount rate.

Accounting policy for Discontinued operations

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of GFL’s business which comprises operations and cash flows that can be clearly separated from the rest of GFL, and which represents either a separate major line of business or a geographical area of operations; is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.

The classification as discontinued operations occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the operations meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale. When operations are classified as discontinued operations, the comparative statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are re-presented as if the operations had been discontinued from the start of the comparative period. The consolidated statements of cash flows include cash flows of the discontinued operations, and are not re-presented to reflect discontinued operations. The comparative consolidated statement of financial position is not re-presented to reflect discontinued operations.

Effective March 1, 2025, GFL completed the divestiture of its Environmental Services line of business (“GFL Environmental Services”), for an enterprise value of $8.0 billion. Certain revenue disaggregation and segment reporting balances in prior periods have been re-presented for consistency with the current period presentation in relation to GFL Environmental Services which has been presented as discontinued operations. Refer to Note 3 and 23.

Accounting policy for Equity accounting for joint arrangements and associates

Equity accounting for joint arrangements and associates

Associates are entities over which GFL has significant influence but not control or joint control. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting after initially being recognized at cost.

Joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends on contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. Interests in joint ventures are accounted for by GFL using the equity method, after initially being recognized at cost.

An investment is considered to be impaired if there are objective evidences of impairments, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition, and those events have negative impacts on the future cash flows of the investment that can be reliably estimated. The investment is reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.

Accounting policy for Property and equipment

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Assets are depreciated to residual values over their estimated useful lives, with depreciation commencing when an asset is ready for use. Significant parts of property and equipment that have different depreciable lives are depreciated separately. Judgment is used in determining the appropriate level of componentization.

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, unless otherwise stated, using the following useful lives:

Type of property and equipment

  ​ ​ ​

Depreciation term

Buildings and improvements

10 to 30 years or term of lease

Landfills

Units of production

Vehicles

 

10 to 20 years

Machinery and equipment

 

3 to 20 years

Containers

 

5 to 10 years

Right-of-use assets

 

Shorter of lease term or life of underlying asset(s)

The costs of repair and maintenance activities are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred. Distinguishing major inspections and overhaul from repairs and maintenance in determining which costs are capitalized is a matter of management judgement.

An item of property and equipment is de-recognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included as a gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations in the period the asset is de-recognized.

Property and equipment are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If the possibility of impairment is indicated, GFL will estimate the recoverable amount of the asset and record any impairment loss in the consolidated statement of operations.

Assets under development are not depreciated until they are available for use.

Accounting policy for Landfill assets

Landfill assets

Landfill assets represent the cost of landfill airspace, including original acquisition cost and landfill construction and development costs, incurred during the operating life of the site. Landfill assets also include capitalized landfill closure and post-closure costs, net of accumulated amortization, and the cost of either new or landfill expansion permits.

The original cost of landfill assets, together with incurred and projected landfill construction and development costs, is amortized on a per unit basis as landfill airspace is consumed.

Landfill assets are amortized over their total available disposal capacity representing the sum of estimated permitted airspace capacity (having received the final permit from the governing authorities) plus probable future permitted airspace capacity. Future airspace capacity is estimated based on the following criteria:

Personnel are actively working to obtain the permit or permit modifications necessary for expansion of an existinglandfill, and progress is being made on the project;
It is probable that the required approvals will be received within the normal application and processing periods for approvals in the jurisdiction in which the landfill is located;
GFL has a legal right to use or obtain land associated with the expansion plan;
There are no significant known political, technical, legal or business restrictions or issues that could impair the success of the expansion effort;
Management is committed to pursuing the expansion; and
Additional airspace capacity and related costs have been estimated based on the conceptual design of the proposed expansion.

GFL has been successful in receiving approvals for expansions pursued; however, there can be no assurance that GFL will be successful in obtaining approvals for landfill expansions in the future.

Accounting policy for Intangible assets

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and impairment, and consist of customer lists, municipal and other commercial contracts, trade name, licenses and permits, non-compete agreements and Certificates of Approvals or Environmental Compliance Approvals (“C of As”). C of As provide GFL with certain waste management rights in the province or state of issuance. C of As that do not expire are considered to have an indefinite life and therefore are not subject to amortization. C of As that relate to a leased facility are amortized over the lease term.

Amortization is based on the estimated useful life using the following methods and rates:

Type of intangible asset

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Amortization term

Indefinite life C of As

Indefinite

Customer lists and municipal contracts

Straight-line

5 to 10 years

Trade name, definite life C of As and other assets

 

Straight-line

 

1 to 15 years

Non-compete agreements

 

Straight-line

 

5 years

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested at least annually, at the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) level for impairment. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life assessment continues to be supportable. If not, the change in the useful life assessment from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life on a straight-line basis and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. Amortization expense is included as part of cost of sales.

Accounting policy for Goodwill

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired business. Goodwill is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the business less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to CGUs based on the lowest level within the entity in which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The allocation is made to those CGUs that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. GFL tests its goodwill for impairment at the operating segment level. Any potential impairment of goodwill is identified by comparing the recoverable amount of a CGU to its carrying value. Goodwill is reduced by the amount of deficiency, if any. If the deficiency exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill, the carrying values of the remaining assets in the CGUs are reduced by the excess on a pro-rata basis. GFL tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indications of impairment.

The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of the estimated fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use of the CGU. In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU.

Accounting policy for Landfill closure and post-closure obligations

Landfill closure and post-closure obligations

GFL recognizes the estimated liability for an asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) that results from acquisition, construction, development or normal operations in the year in which it is incurred. Costs associated with capping, closing and monitoring a landfill or portions of a landfill, after it ceases to accept waste, are initially measured at the discounted future value of the estimated cash flows over the landfill’s operating life. The operating life represents the period over which the landfill receives waste. This value is capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized over the asset’s useful life.

The determination of the obligations requires GFL to make significant estimates and assumptions. The significant assumptions include the estimates of future expenditures of landfill capping, closure and post-closure activities, which are prepared by internal and third-party engineering specialists and reviewed at least once annually and consider, amongst other things, regulations that govern each site. The estimated liabilities are valued using present value techniques that consider and incorporate assumptions and considerations marketplace participants would use in the determination of those estimates, including inflation, markups, inherent uncertainties due to the timing of work performed, information obtained from third parties, quoted and actual prices paid for similar work and engineering estimates. Inflation assumptions are based on management’s evaluation of current and future economic conditions and the expected timing of these expenditures. Estimates are discounted applying the risk-free rate, which is a rate that is essentially free of default risk. In determining the risk-free rate, consideration is given to both current and future economic conditions and the expected timing of expenditures.

Accounting policy for Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition

GFL records revenue when control is transferred to the customer which is the time that the service is provided. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer or consideration agreed by a customer. Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. GFL recognizes revenue from the following major sources:

Collection and disposal

GFL generates revenue through fees charged for the collection of solid waste including recyclables, from its municipal, residential and commercial and industrial customers. Revenues from these contracts are influenced by a variety of factors including collection frequency, type of service, type and volume or weight of waste and type of equipment and containers furnished to the customer.

Our municipal customer relationships are generally supported by contracts ranging from three to ten years. Our municipal collection contracts provide for fees based upon a per household, per tonne or ton, per lift or per service basis and often provide for annual price increases indexed to the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), other waste related indices and market costs for fuel. We provide regularly scheduled service to a large percentage of our commercial and industrial customers under contracts with three to five year terms with automatic renewals, volume-based pricing and CPI, fuel and other adjustments. Other commercial and industrial customers are serviced on an “on-call” basis, for which revenue is recognized when the service has been provided.

Certain future variable considerations of long-term customer contracts may be unknown upon entering into the contract, including the amount that will be billed in accordance with annual CPI, market costs for fuel and commodity prices. The amount to be billed is often tied to changes in an underlying base index such as a CPI or a fuel or commodity index, and revenue is recognized once the index is established for the future period. GFL does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for these contracts as its right to consideration corresponds directly to the value provided to the customer for services completed to date and all future variable consideration is allocated to wholly unsatisfied performance obligations.

In addition to handling GFL’s own collected waste volumes, its transfer stations, material recovery facilities (“MRFs”), landfills and organic waste processing facilities generate revenue from tipping fees paid to GFL by municipalities and third-party haulers and waste generators, processing fees, and the sale of recycled commodities. GFL also operates MRFs, transfer stations and landfills for municipal owners under a variety of compensation arrangements, including fixed fee arrangements or on a tonnage or other basis. Revenue is recognized at the time service is provided.

Accounting policy for Share based payments

Share-based payments

Share options issued by GFL as remuneration of its key employees, officers, and directors are settled in subordinate voting shares and are accounted for as equity-settled awards.

GFL has a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) to grant long-term equity-based incentives, including options, performance share units (“PSUs”), restricted share units (“RSUs”), and deferred share units (“DSUs”) to eligible participants. Each award represents the right to receive subordinate voting shares, or in the case of PSUs, RSUs and DSUs, subordinate voting shares and/or cash, in accordance with the terms of the LTIP.

The fair value of options granted is measured using either the Black-Scholes option pricing model or the Monte Carlo simulation methods, which rely on estimates of the expected risk-free interest rate, expected dividend payments, expected share price volatility, the value of GFL’s subordinate voting shares and the expected average life of the options. GFL believes these models adequately capture the substantive features of the option awards and are appropriate to calculate their fair values.

The fair value of the options determined at the grant date is expensed over the vesting period using an accelerated method of amortization, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. Expense related to share-based payments is included as part of selling, general and administrative expense. Upon exercise of options, the amount recognized in contributed surplus for the awards and the cash received upon exercise are recognized as an increase in share capital.

The fair value of the RSUs and DSUs granted is based on the closing price of the subordinate voting shares on the day prior to the grant. The fair value of the RSUs and DSUs is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period.

Compensation expense associated with outstanding PSU is measured using the fair value of GFL’s subordinate voting shares adjusted for future dividends and is based on the estimated achievement of the established performance criteria at the end of each reporting period until the performance period ends, recognized ratably over the performance period. Compensation expense is only recognized for those awards that GFL expects to vest, which it estimates based upon an assessment of the probability that performance criteria will be achieved.

Accounting policy for Income taxes

Income taxes

Income tax expense or recovery is comprised of current and deferred income taxes. It is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations, except to the extent that the expense relates to items recognized directly in equity.

A current or non-current tax liability/asset is the estimated tax payable/receivable on taxable income for the period, and any adjustments to taxes payable with respect to previous periods.

The liability method is used to account for deferred tax assets and liabilities, which arise from temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position and their corresponding tax basis. The carry forward of unused tax losses and credits are recognized to the extent that it is probable they can be used in the future.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent it is no longer probable that the deferred income tax asset will be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply when the asset or liability is recovered or settled. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting date.

Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

Deferred tax income liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred tax relates to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

Accounting policy for Financial instruments

Financial instruments

Classification and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized initially at fair value plus or minus transaction costs, except for financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), for which transaction costs are expensed.

Debt financial instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”), or amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. GFL determines the classification of its financial assets based on GFL’s business model for managing the financial assets and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

GFL’s derivatives designated as a hedging instrument in a qualifying hedge relationship are subsequently measured at FVTOCI. Equity instruments that meet the definition of a financial asset, if any, are subsequently measured at FVTPL or elected irrevocably to be classified at FVTOCI at initial recognition. Derivatives not designated in a qualified hedge relationship are measured at FVTPL.

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method or at FVTPL in certain circumstances or when the financial liability is designated as such. For financial liabilities that are designated as FVTPL, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in GFL’s own credit risk of that liability is recognized in other comprehensive income or loss unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income or loss would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in the consolidated statement of operations. The remaining amount of change in the fair value of the liability is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Changes in the fair value of a financial liability attributable to GFL’s own credit risk, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss and are not subsequently reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations; instead, they are transferred to retained earnings, upon de-recognition of the financial liability.

All of GFL’s financial assets are categorized within the amortized cost measurement category. All of GFL’s financial liabilities, with the exception of deferred foreign exchange derivatives, are also categorized within the amortized cost measurement category. Deferred foreign exchange derivatives, which qualify for hedge accounting, are categorized within the FVTOCI category.

Impairment

GFL uses a forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (“ECL”) model to determine impairment of financial assets. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that GFL expects to receive.

For trade receivables, GFL applies the simplified approach and has determined the allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. GFL establishes a provision that is based on GFL’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the customers and the economic environment.

Hedge accounting

GFL is exposed to the risk of currency fluctuations and has entered into currency derivative contracts and is exposed to the risk of fuel price fluctuations and has entered into fuel derivative contracts to hedge a portion of this exposure on the basis of planned transactions. Where hedge accounting is applied, the criteria are documented at the inception of the hedge and updated at each reporting date. GFL documents the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking the hedging transactions. GFL also documents its assessment, at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items.

Accounting policy for Basis of fair values

Basis of fair values

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

GFL uses valuation techniques that it believes are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1

quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2

inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3

are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

Accounting policy for Critical accounting judgments and estimates

Critical accounting judgments and estimates

The preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense for the period. Such estimates relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the Annual Financial Statements. Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as transactions are settled in the future. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are applied prospectively.

The following areas are the critical judgments and estimates that management has made in applying GFL’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on amounts recognized in the Annual Financial Statements:

Determining the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities in business combinations, specifically the fair value of acquired intangible assets and acquired landfill assets;
Estimating the amount and timing of the landfill closure and post-closure obligations, specifically the estimated future expenditures associated with landfill capping, closure and post-closure activities; and
Determining the key assumptions for impairment testing for long-lived assets.
Accounting policy for Foreign currency translation

Foreign currency translation

Functional currency

Items related to GFL’s subsidiaries are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates (the functional currency). Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of each entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions or valuation when items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the remeasurement at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.

Foreign operations

GFL’s foreign operations are conducted through its subsidiaries located in the United States of America (“US subsidiaries”), whose functional currency is the United States dollar.

The assets and liabilities of these US subsidiaries are translated into the presentation currency of GFL using the exchange rate at the reporting date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting foreign exchange translation differences are recorded as a currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive income or loss.

Accounting policy for New and amended standards adopted

New and amended standards adopted

A number of amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period. GFL was not required to change its accounting policies or make retrospective adjustments as a result of adopting the applicable amended standards.

Accounting policy for New accounting standards issued but not yet effective

New accounting standards issued but not yet effective

IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements

In April 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements (IFRS 18) which will replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. Even though IFRS 18 will not impact the recognition or measurement of items in the financial statements, it will impact presentation and disclosure of certain aspects of the financial statements including management-defined performance measures within the financial statements. IFRS 18 is effective for annual periods on or after January 1, 2027. GFL continues to evaluate the impact of this new standard.

Certain other new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the current period and have not been early adopted. For those standards and interpretations applicable to GFL, they are not expected to have a material impact on the Annual Financial Statements in future periods.

v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Schedule of useful lives of property and equipment

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, unless otherwise stated, using the following useful lives:

Type of property and equipment

  ​ ​ ​

Depreciation term

Buildings and improvements

10 to 30 years or term of lease

Landfills

Units of production

Vehicles

 

10 to 20 years

Machinery and equipment

 

3 to 20 years

Containers

 

5 to 10 years

Right-of-use assets

 

Shorter of lease term or life of underlying asset(s)

Schedule of useful life of intangible assets

Amortization is based on the estimated useful life using the following methods and rates:

Type of intangible asset

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Amortization term

Indefinite life C of As

Indefinite

Customer lists and municipal contracts

Straight-line

5 to 10 years

Trade name, definite life C of As and other assets

 

Straight-line

 

1 to 15 years

Non-compete agreements

 

Straight-line

 

5 years

v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS  
Summary of purchase price allocation based on the best information available to GFL

The following table presents the purchase price allocation based on the best information available to GFL to date for the periods indicated:

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net working capital, including cash acquired of $3.6 million and $9.3 million, respectively

$

(18.6)

$

6.1

Property and equipment

264.6

373.5

Intangible assets

 

356.5

 

105.0

Other long-term assets

 

3.3

 

Goodwill

 

386.2

 

119.8

Lease obligations

 

(4.5)

 

(0.4)

Other long-term liabilities

 

(2.3)

 

(2.4)

Landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

(14.9)

 

(16.5)

Deferred income tax (liabilities) assets

 

(15.7)

 

6.1

Net assets acquired

$

954.6

$

591.2

Non-cash consideration transferred

$

2.1

$

Cash paid

 

952.5

 

591.2

Total Consideration

$

954.6

$

591.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

Summary of investments accounted for using the equity method

The following table presents the carrying value of GFL’s investments accounted for using the equity method for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Investment in associates

$

1,782.9

 

$

217.6

Investment in joint ventures

 

115.1

 

126.8

$

1,898.0

$

344.4

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

Summary of investments in associates using the equity method

GFL has accounted for its investments in associates using the equity method.

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Investment in associates, beginning of year

$

217.6

$

229.1

Additions

 

1,706.1

 

Net assets gained on dilution of interests

 

195.4

 

Share of net loss

 

(44.7)

 

(10.3)

Share of other comprehensive loss

 

(2.3)

 

(1.2)

Distribution received

 

(203.8)

 

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(85.4)

 

Investment in associates, end of year

$

1,782.9

$

217.6

Summary of investments financial information material associate

The tables below provide summarized financial information for GFL’s material associate, GES:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Current assets

$

622.6

$

Non-current assets

 

8,542.8

 

Current liabilities

 

(377.4)

 

Non-current liabilities

 

(3,897.3)

 

Net assets

$

4,890.7

$

GFL’s share of net assets

 

1,662.8

 

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(61.8)

 

Carrying value of investment

$

1,601.0

$

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Revenue

$

1,603.9

$

Loss from continuing operations

 

(61.3)

 

Other comprehensive income

 

7.6

 

Total comprehensive loss

$

(53.7)

$

GFL’s share of total comprehensive loss

$

(28.0)

$

Summary of investments in joint ventures using the equity method

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Investment in joint ventures, beginning of year

$

126.8

 

$

89.9

Contributions

4.2

24.9

Return of capital

(7.0)

Share of total comprehensive income

5.7

28.5

Distribution received

(9.1)

(25.9)

Change in foreign exchange

 

(5.5)

 

9.4

Investment in joint ventures, end of year

$

115.1

$

126.8

v3.25.4
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES  
Summary of trade and other receivables

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Trade

$

773.9

$

1,094.5

Unbilled revenue

36.8

84.9

Other

20.3

27.6

Expected credit losses

 

(29.0)

 

(31.9)

$

802.0

$

1,175.1

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

v3.25.4
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS  
Summary of prepaid expenses and other assets

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

$

119.7

$

193.0

Vehicle parts, supplies and inventory

60.9

107.7

$

180.6

$

300.7

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT  
Summary of property and equipment

The following table presents the changes in cost and accumulated depreciation of GFL’s property and equipment for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

Land,

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Machinery

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

buildings and

and

Assets under

Right-of-

  ​ ​ ​

improvements

  ​ ​ ​

Landfills

  ​ ​ ​

Vehicles

  ​ ​ ​

equipment

  ​ ​ ​

development

  ​ ​ ​

Containers

  ​ ​ ​

use assets

  ​ ​ ​

Total

Cost

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

$

1,812.2

 

$

3,077.6

 

$

2,806.8

 

$

1,301.9

 

$

148.7

 

$

852.9

 

$

562.2

 

$

10,562.3

Additions

111.0

 

312.8

 

376.3

 

235.6

 

183.9

 

84.4

 

164.3

 

1,468.3

Acquisitions via business combinations

47.3

 

270.2

 

18.4

 

30.9

 

 

6.3

 

0.4

 

373.5

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

(3.1)

 

6.4

 

(4.5)

 

(14.6)

 

(3.5)

 

(0.3)

 

2.6

 

(17.0)

Adjustments for asset retirement obligations

 

(89.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(89.2)

Disposals

(23.3)

 

(6.8)

 

(274.6)

 

(65.5)

 

(3.3)

 

(68.8)

 

(24.5)

 

(466.8)

Transfers

56.0

(4.4)

20.6

48.2

(120.3)

0.2

(0.3)

Changes in foreign exchange

95.8

 

269.0

 

152.3

 

64.6

 

2.7

 

65.4

 

16.4

 

666.2

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

2,095.9

 

3,835.6

 

3,095.3

 

1,601.1

 

208.2

 

940.1

 

721.1

 

12,497.3

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

2,095.9

 

3,835.6

 

3,095.3

 

1,601.1

 

208.2

 

940.1

 

721.1

 

12,497.3

Additions

 

104.2

 

133.4

 

402.9

 

55.0

 

541.5

 

122.0

 

253.2

 

1,612.2

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

25.6

 

47.5

 

106.6

 

24.4

 

 

56.0

 

4.5

 

264.6

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

 

4.5

 

(6.8)

 

(9.0)

 

13.1

 

 

0.8

 

 

2.6

Adjustments for asset retirement obligations

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

Disposals

 

(510.3)

 

(0.2)

 

(690.2)

 

(311.3)

 

(12.7)

 

(71.9)

 

(323.7)

 

(1,920.3)

Transfers

160.9

218.7

16.0

204.7

(588.7)

0.3

(11.9)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(54.7)

 

(167.8)

 

(82.9)

 

(39.3)

 

(2.4)

 

(38.3)

 

(9.3)

 

(394.7)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

1,826.1

 

4,061.2

 

2,838.7

 

1,547.7

 

145.9

 

1,009.0

 

633.9

 

12,062.5

Accumulated depreciation

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

224.2

 

1,045.3

 

1,134.0

 

599.8

 

 

354.2

 

224.1

 

3,581.6

Depreciation

 

87.7

 

321.1

 

286.2

 

197.5

 

 

126.5

 

100.4

 

1,119.4

Disposals

 

(7.0)

 

(1.5)

 

(174.6)

 

(61.9)

 

 

(35.6)

 

(14.7)

 

(295.3)

Impairment

1.0

0.1

1.1

Changes in foreign exchange

 

12.9

 

96.8

 

63.8

 

29.6

 

 

31.3

 

4.4

 

238.8

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

317.8

 

1,461.7

 

1,310.4

 

765.0

 

 

476.5

 

314.2

 

4,645.6

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

317.8

 

1,461.7

 

1,310.4

 

765.0

 

 

476.5

 

314.2

 

4,645.6

Depreciation

 

74.3

 

341.6

 

255.4

 

169.3

 

 

121.5

 

91.0

 

1,053.1

Disposals

 

(77.3)

 

(2.5)

 

(339.4)

 

(163.3)

 

 

(29.7)

 

(197.3)

 

(809.5)

Impairment

1.3

1.4

2.7

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(8.8)

 

(67.2)

 

(35.4)

 

(19.0)

 

 

(20.7)

 

(2.6)

 

(153.7)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

307.3

 

1,733.6

 

1,191.0

 

753.4

 

 

547.6

 

205.3

 

4,738.2

Carrying amounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2024

$

1,778.1

$

2,373.9

$

1,784.9

$

836.1

$

208.2

$

463.6

$

406.9

$

7,851.7

At December 31, 2025

$

1,518.8

$

2,327.6

$

1,647.7

$

794.3

$

145.9

$

461.4

$

428.6

$

7,324.3

v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS  
Schedule of changes in cost and accumulated amortization of goodwill and intangible assets

The following table presents the changes in cost and accumulated amortization of GFL’s goodwill and intangible assets for the periods indicated:

Trade name,

definite life

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Customer lists  

  ​ ​ ​

C of As

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Indefinite life 

and municipal

and other 

Non-compete 

Goodwill

C of As

contracts

licenses

agreements

Total

Cost

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

7,890.5

 

861.0

 

3,674.1

 

143.5

 

520.8

 

13,089.9

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

119.8

 

11.1

 

60.0

 

1.3

 

32.6

224.8

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

33.0

 

 

(1.7)

 

 

(7.5)

23.8

Other

 

 

14.8

 

 

14.8

Disposals

 

(415.7)

(87.7)

(503.4)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

438.2

 

8.6

 

153.2

 

11.0

 

33.5

644.5

Balance, December 31, 2024

8,065.8

 

880.7

 

3,812.7

 

155.8

 

579.4

 

13,494.4

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

8,065.8

 

880.7

 

3,812.7

 

155.8

 

579.4

 

13,494.4

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

386.2

 

 

250.5

 

27.0

 

79.0

742.7

Adjustments for prior year acquisitions

 

14.4

 

 

(4.1)

 

(0.7)

 

(3.1)

6.5

Other

 

7.2

 

 

11.4

 

5.7

 

5.0

29.3

Disposals

(1,346.0)

(348.1)

(1,298.2)

(114.0)

(172.5)

(3,278.8)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(232.7)

 

(6.2)

 

(71.7)

 

(2.6)

 

(15.3)

(328.5)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

6,894.9

 

526.4

 

2,700.6

 

71.2

 

472.5

 

10,665.6

Accumulated amortization

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

 

 

1,759.5

 

38.7

 

344.9

 

2,143.1

Amortization

 

 

 

347.5

9.4

84.2

441.1

Disposals

(86.9)

(86.9)

Changes in foreign exchange

71.2

 

3.5

 

23.4

 

98.1

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

 

 

2,091.3

 

51.6

 

452.5

 

2,595.4

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

 

 

2,091.3

 

51.6

 

452.5

 

2,595.4

Amortization

206.3

12.5

43.4

262.2

Disposals

(610.7)

(46.2)

(136.8)

(793.7)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

 

 

(39.2)

 

(0.8)

 

(10.2)

 

(50.2)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

 

 

1,647.7

 

17.1

 

348.9

 

2,013.7

Carrying amounts

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

At December 31, 2024

$

8,065.8

$

880.7

$

1,721.4

$

104.2

$

126.9

$

10,899.0

At December 31, 2025

$

6,894.9

$

526.4

$

1,052.9

$

54.1

$

123.6

$

8,651.9

v3.25.4
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES  
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities

The following table presents GFL’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Accounts payable

$

850.8

$

812.3

Accrued liabilities

 

478.0

 

535.0

Accrued interest

 

107.3

 

140.3

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

154.4

 

161.0

Deferred revenue

 

297.8

 

231.6

$

1,888.3

$

1,880.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

v3.25.4
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS  
Summary of GFL's landfill closure and post-closure obligations

The following table presents GFL’s landfill closure and post-closure obligations for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Balance, beginning of year

$

1,050.4

$

952.2

Acquisitions via business combinations

 

14.9

 

16.5

Adjustment related to prior year acquisitions

 

0.4

 

Disposals

(1.2)

Provisions

141.8

90.4

Adjustment for discount and inflation rates

 

0.8

 

(89.2)

Accretion

 

53.9

 

41.5

Expenditures

 

(45.4)

 

(37.0)

Changes in foreign exchange

 

(46.3)

 

77.2

Balance, end of year

 

1,170.5

 

1,050.4

Less: Current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

(44.0)

 

(51.7)

Non-current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

$

1,126.5

$

998.7

Less than 1 year

  ​ ​ ​

$

44.0

Between 1-2 years

 

131.6

Between 2-5 years

 

243.4

Over 5 years

 

751.5

$

1,170.5

v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT  
Schedule of long-term debt

The following table presents GFL’s long-term debt for the periods indicated:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Revolving credit facility

$

750.6

$

188.0

Term Loan B Facility

 

 

1,040.6

Notes(2)

 

  ​

 

  ​

3.750% USD senior secured notes (“3.750% 2025 Secured Notes”)(3)

 

 

1,079.2

5.125% USD senior secured notes (“5.125% 2026 Secured Notes”)(4)

 

 

719.4

3.500% USD senior secured notes (“3.500% 2028 Secured Notes”)(5)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

6.750% USD senior secured notes (“6.750% 2031 Secured Notes”)(6)

 

1,370.6

 

1,438.9

4.000% USD senior notes (“4.000% 2028 Notes”)(7)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

4.750% USD senior notes (“4.750% 2029 Notes”)(8)

 

1,028.0

 

1,079.2

4.375% USD senior notes (“4.375% 2029 Notes”)(9)

753.8

791.4

6.625% USD senior notes (“6.625% 2032 Notes”)(10)

685.3

719.4

4.375% USD Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (“4.375% Bonds”)(11)

 

287.8

 

302.2

Other

 

494.6

 

503.0

Subtotal

 

7,426.7

 

10,019.7

Discount

 

(5.1)

 

(7.5)

Derivative liability

 

55.6

 

70.2

Deferred finance costs

 

(54.6)

 

(82.9)

Total long-term debt

 

7,422.6

 

9,999.5

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

(1,146.5)

Non-current portion of long-term debt

$

7,422.6

$

8,853.0

Total long-term debt

7,422.6

9,999.5

Less: Derivative asset

(21.0)

(114.7)

Total long-term debt, net of derivative asset

$

7,401.6

$

9,884.8

(1)

Comparative figures have not been re-presented.

(2)

Refer to Note 19 for additional information on the hedging arrangements related to the Notes.

(3)

Prior to their redemption on March 14, 2025, the 3.750% 2025 Secured Notes bore interest semi-annually which commenced on February 1, 2021.

(4)

Prior to their redemption on March 14, 2025, the 5.125% 2026 Secured Notes bore interest semi-annually which commenced on December 15, 2019.

(5)

The 3.500% 2028 Secured Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on September 1, 2021 with principal maturing on September 1, 2028.

(6)

The 6.750% 2031 Secured Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on January 15, 2024 with principal maturing on January 15, 2031. Collateral securing the 6.750% 2031 Secured Notes has been released pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing such notes. As a result, the notes are no longer secured.

(7)

The 4.000% 2028 Notes are comprised of US$500.0 million of initial notes and US$250.0 million of additional notes. The initial notes and additional notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2022, respectively. The total principal matures on August 1, 2028.

(8)

The 4.750% 2029 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on December 15, 2021 with principal maturing on June 15, 2029.

(9)

The 4.375% 2029 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on February 15, 2022 with principal maturing on August 15, 2029.

(10)

The 6.625% 2032 Notes bear interest semi-annually which commenced on October 1, 2024 with principal maturing on April 1, 2032.

(11)

The 4.375% Bonds bear interest semi-annually which commenced on May 15, 2025 with an initial mandatory tender date of October 1, 2031.

Schedule of changes in long-term debt arising from financing activities

The following table presents GFL’s opening balances of long-term debt reconciled to closing balances:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Balance, beginning of year

$

9,999.5

$

8,836.9

Cash flows

 

 

Issuance of long-term debt

 

2,633.2

 

3,287.7

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(4,818.9)

 

(2,906.3)

Payment of financing costs

 

(5.9)

 

(25.1)

Proceeds from termination of hedged arrangements

28.0

Payment for termination of hedged arrangements

(2.2)

(7.5)

Non-cash changes

 

  ​

 

  ​

Accrued interest and other non-cash changes

 

24.0

 

24.1

Revaluation of foreign exchange

 

(370.1)

 

802.9

Fair value movements on hedged arrangements

 

(65.0)

 

(13.2)

Balance, end of year

$

7,422.6

$

9,999.5

Schedule of maturities

The following table presents GFL’s principal future payments on long-term debt:

2026

  ​ ​ ​

$

2027

 

2028

 

2,376.1

2029

 

1,781.8

2030

 

925.1

Thereafter

 

2,343.7

$

7,426.7

v3.25.4
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS  
Summary of interest and other finance costs

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Interest

$

456.2

$

563.6

Termination of hedged arrangements

30.5

17.2

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

33.6

 

22.7

Accretion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations

 

53.9

 

41.5

Other finance costs

 

21.0

 

20.8

Interest and other finance costs

$

595.2

$

665.8

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS  
Schedule of future minimum payments under lease obligations

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Lease obligations

 

$

743.0

 

$

757.7

Less: Interest

 

232.5

 

211.1

 

510.5

 

546.6

Less: Current portion of lease obligations

 

59.9

 

69.4

Non-current portion of lease obligations

$

450.6

$

477.2

(1)Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Schedule of maturities of operating lease payments

2026

  ​ ​ ​

$

96.5

2027

 

88.9

2028

 

68.6

2029

 

60.2

2030

 

138.6

Thereafter

 

290.2

$

743.0

v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INCOME TAXES  
Schedule of income tax reconciliation

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Income (loss) before income taxes

$

226.9

$

(1,123.9)

Income tax expense (recovery) at the combined basic federal and provincial tax rate (26.5% in 2025 and 2024)

 

60.1

 

(297.8)

Decrease (increase) resulting from:

 

 

Permanent differences

 

23.1

 

51.0

Investment tax credit

(39.7)

Variance between combined Canadian tax rate and the tax rate applicable to U.S. income

 

1.3

 

(3.3)

Recognition of previously unrecognized deductible temporary differences

 

(13.7)

 

(497.1)

Non-taxable (loss) income

(47.7)

504.7

Changes in estimate related to prior years

(11.9)

Other

 

2.4

 

28.0

Income tax recovery

$

(14.2)

$

(226.4)

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Recognized in

  ​ ​ ​

Acquisitions

Recognized

other

Balance,

Discontinued

via business

Foreign

in net income

comprehensive

Balance,

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

  ​ ​ ​

operations

  ​ ​ ​

combinations

  ​ ​ ​

exchange

  ​ ​ ​

(loss)

  ​ ​ ​

income (loss)

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

Deferred income tax assets

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

Non-capital loss and interest carry forwards

$

128.5

$

(30.0)

$

$

(2.3)

$

59.7

$

$

155.9

Landfill closures and post-closure obligations

 

293.0

 

3.8

 

(12.0)

 

7.8

 

 

292.6

Accrued liabilities

26.1

(1.5)

28.9

53.5

Cash flow hedges

 

23.2

 

 

 

(19.1)

 

0.5

 

4.6

Leases

113.5

(14.4)

1.2

(2.0)

(9.3)

89.0

Other

 

145.9

 

(6.3)

3.5

 

8.4

 

(90.6)

 

(4.6)

 

56.3

$

730.2

$

(50.7)

$

8.5

$

(9.4)

$

(22.6)

$

(4.1)

$

651.9

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

  ​

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

$

892.0

$

(89.8)

$

0.8

$

(29.5)

$

4.8

$

$

778.3

Intangible assets

 

485.2

 

(160.0)

22.6

 

(9.1)

 

(14.9)

 

 

323.8

Investment in associates and joint ventures

 

(466.0)

 

746.7

 

(1.0)

 

28.7

 

 

308.4

Other

 

74.2

 

(1.1)

0.8

 

(0.1)

 

(54.7)

 

 

19.1

$

985.4

$

495.8

$

24.2

$

(39.7)

$

(36.1)

$

$

1,429.6

Recognized in

Acquisitions

other

Balance,

via business

Foreign

Recognized

comprehensive

Balance,

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2023

  ​ ​ ​

combinations

  ​ ​ ​

exchange

  ​ ​ ​

in net loss

  ​ ​ ​

loss

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Deferred income tax assets

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

  ​

Non-capital loss and interest carry forwards

$

456.3

$

$

14.9

$

(342.7)

$

 

$

128.5

Landfill closures and post-closure obligations

 

214.7

 

4.0

 

17.6

 

56.7

 

 

293.0

Investment in associates and joint ventures

466.0

466.0

Accrued liabilities

 

49.5

 

 

0.4

 

(23.8)

 

 

26.1

Cash flow hedges

5.6

17.6

23.2

Leases

66.5

0.8

46.2

113.5

Other

 

49.8

 

2.1

 

14.6

 

79.5

 

(0.1)

 

145.9

$

842.4

$

6.9

$

47.5

$

281.9

$

17.5

 

$

1,196.2

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

 

  ​

 

  ​

Property and equipment

$

847.7

$

$

80.8

$

(36.5)

$

 

$

892.0

Intangible assets

 

536.0

 

1.7

 

8.5

 

(61.0)

 

 

485.2

Other

 

(72.1)

 

 

(0.5)

 

146.9

 

(0.1)

 

74.2

$

1,311.6

$

1.7

$

88.8

$

49.4

$

(0.1)

 

$

1,451.4

v3.25.4
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE  
Schedule of income (loss) per share

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc.

$

3,834.1

$

(722.7)

 

 

Less:

Net income from discontinued operations

 

3,572.3

 

159.8

Amounts attributable to preferred shareholders

50.4

80.3

Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations

211.4

(962.8)

Effect of dilutive instruments

Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations for diluted income (loss) per share

$

211.4

$

(962.8)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

369,560,643

380,841,299

Effect of dilutive instruments

9,128,576

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

378,689,219

380,841,299

Basic income (loss) per share

Continuing operations

$

0.57

$

(2.53)

Discontinued operations

9.67

0.42

Total operations

$

10.24

$

(2.11)

Diluted income (loss) per share

Continuing operations

$

0.56

$

(2.53)

Discontinued operations

9.43

0.42

Total operations

$

9.99

$

(2.11)

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
REVENUE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
REVENUE  
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Residential

$

1,498.3

$

1,455.0

Commercial/industrial

 

3,006.4

 

2,842.9

Total collection

 

4,504.7

 

4,297.9

Landfill

 

1,190.2

 

1,088.8

Transfer

 

926.7

 

834.1

Material recovery

 

503.8

 

439.5

Other

 

363.4

 

323.1

Gross revenue

7,488.8

6,983.4

Intercompany revenue

 

(872.9)

 

(844.6)

Revenue

$

6,615.9

$

6,138.8

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
OPERATING SEGMENTS  
Schedule of operating segments

Year ended December 31, 2025

Gross

Intercompany

Adjusted

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

EBITDA

Canada

$

2,410.1

$

(247.5)

$

2,162.6

$

689.6

USA

5,078.7

(625.4)

4,453.3

1,557.4

Solid Waste

 

7,488.8

 

(872.9)

 

6,615.9

 

2,247.0

Corporate

 

 

 

 

(262.0)

$

7,488.8

$

(872.9)

$

6,615.9

$

1,985.0

Year ended December 31, 2024(1)

Gross

Intercompany

Adjusted

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

EBITDA

Canada

$

2,215.7

$

(275.3)

$

1,940.4

$

578.6

USA

 

4,767.7

 

(569.3)

 

4,198.4

 

1,441.7

Solid Waste

 

6,983.4

 

(844.6)

 

6,138.8

 

2,020.3

Corporate

 

 

 

 

(260.7)

$

6,983.4

$

(844.6)

$

6,138.8

$

1,759.6

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

$

241.1

$

(897.5)

Add:

 

  ​

 

  ​

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

1,053.9

 

996.9

Amortization of intangible assets

 

262.2

 

286.7

Interest and other finance costs

 

595.2

 

665.8

Income tax recovery

(14.2)

(226.4)

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange

 

(256.9)

 

291.2

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

(91.1)

 

(2.7)

Change in value on Call Option

 

60.0

 

Share of net loss of investments accounted for using the equity method(2)

56.5

16.9

Share-based payments

 

150.2

 

97.5

Loss on divestitures

 

8.6

 

481.8

Transaction costs

 

56.1

 

46.1

Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs

 

13.4

 

6.2

Founder/CEO remuneration(3)

31.8

26.8

Other(4)

(181.8)

(29.7)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,985.0

$

1,759.6

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

(2)

Excludes share of Adjusted EBITDA of investments accounted for using the equity method for RNG projects.

(3)

Consists of cash payment to the Founder and CEO, which payment had been previously satisfied through the issuance of restricted share units.

(4)

The year ended December 31, 2025 includes $186.7 million gain on dilution of equity investment in GIP and $6.5 million gain on dilution of equity investment in GES. Refer to Note 3.

The carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets allocated to the operating segments is as follows:

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

Canada

$

1,942.0

$

2,097.9

USA

 

5,479.3

 

5,738.5

Solid Waste

 

7,421.3

 

7,836.4

Environmental Services

 

 

1,110.1

$

7,421.3

$

8,946.5

(1)

Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

Schedule of geographical information

  ​ ​ ​

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

Non-current assets  

Year ended

Year ended

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(1)

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024(2)

Canada

$

2,162.6

$

1,940.4

$

5,106.6

$

6,505.4

USA

 

4,453.3

 

4,198.4

 

13,024.4

 

13,006.4

$

6,615.9

$

6,138.8

$

18,131.0

$

19,511.8

(1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

(2) Comparative figures have not been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]  
Summary of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options

Weighted average

  ​ ​ ​

Options

  ​ ​ ​

exercise price (US$)

Share options outstanding, December 31, 2024

 

22,533,042

$

32.98

Exercised

 

(245,540)

22.80

Share options outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

22,287,502

$

33.09

Vested share options, December 31, 2025

 

16,799,502

$

32.81

Summary of share issuances and cancellations

Subordinate

Multiple voting

Preferred

  ​ ​ ​

voting shares

  ​ ​ ​

shares

  ​ ​ ​

shares

  ​ ​ ​

Total

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

381,570,455

 

11,812,964

 

18,598,592

 

411,982,011

Converted from share options

 

129,686

 

 

 

129,686

Converted from RSUs

1,741,736

1,741,736

Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares

 

6,409,887

 

 

(5,534,865)

 

875,022

Repurchased and cancelled

 

(43,741,452)

 

 

 

(43,741,452)

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

346,110,312

 

11,812,964

 

13,063,727

 

370,987,003

RSUs  
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]  
Summary of number and grant date fair value of RSUs and DSUs

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair value

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair value

RSUs

(US$)

DSUs

(US$)

Outstanding, December 31, 2024

 

1,900,639

$

34.75

 

121,346

$

31.79

Granted

 

2,397,290

 

44.48

 

24,209

 

47.09

Settled

 

(1,739,834)

 

38.41

 

 

Forfeited

 

(132,305)

 

36.10

 

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

2,425,790

$

41.67

 

145,555

$

34.33

Expected to vest, December 31, 2025

 

2,210,329

$

42.33

 

145,555

$

34.33

PSUs  
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]  
Summary of number and grant date fair value of RSUs and DSUs

  ​ ​ ​

  ​ ​ ​

Grant date fair

PSUs

value (US$)

Outstanding, December 31, 2024

$

Granted

 

862,576

 

42.96

Outstanding, December 31, 2025

 

862,576

$

42.96

Expected to vest, December 31, 2025

 

862,576

$

42.96

v3.25.4
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Effects of changes in

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

(75.5)

$

134.4

Trade and other receivables, net

 

49.2

(109.2)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(31.5)

(43.1)

Changes in non-cash working capital items

(57.8)

(17.9)

Changes in non-cash working capital items for discontinued operations

0.7

(11.5)

Changes in non-cash working capital items for continuing operations

$

(58.5)

$

(6.4)

v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT  
Summary of financial liabilities

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

Carrying Value

  ​ ​ ​

Fair Value

  ​ ​ ​

Level 1

  ​ ​ ​

Level 2

  ​ ​ ​

Level 3

Notes

$

5,892.0

$

5,945.9

$

$

5,945.9

$

4.375% Bonds

287.8

291.2

291.2

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

Carrying Value

  ​ ​ ​

Fair Value

  ​ ​ ​

Level 1

  ​ ​ ​

Level 2

  ​ ​ ​

Level 3

Notes

$

7,983.4

$

7,828.2

$

$

7,828.2

$

4.375% Bonds

302.2

301.9

301.9

Schedule of breakdown of trade receivables aging

  ​ ​  

December 31, 2025

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 2024

0-60 days

$

663.6

$

846.8

61-90 days

 

49.1

 

111.3

91+ days

 

61.2

 

136.4

$

773.9

$

1,094.5

Schedule of currency swaps

Notional

Fixed Foreign

Amount

Fixed/Variable

Fixed/Variable Interest

Exchange

Underlying Items

  ​ ​ ​

($US)

  ​ ​ ​

Interest Rate Paid

  ​ ​ ​

Rate Received

  ​ ​ ​

Rate Paid

  ​ ​ ​

Effective Date

  ​ ​ ​

Expiration

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

48.0

 

8.399

%  

8.500

%  

1.3355

April 23, 2019

May 1, 2027

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

300.0

 

8.419

%  

8.500

%  

1.3355

April 23, 2019

May 1, 2027

8.500% 2027 Notes

 

348.0

 

8.500

%  

8.828

%  

1.2026

June 8, 2021

May 1, 2027

4.000% 2028 Notes

500.0

4.524

%

4.000

%  

1.3112

November 23, 2020

August 1, 2028

6.625% 2032 Notes

 

500.0

 

6.101

%  

6.625

%  

1.3652

June 17, 2024

April 1, 2032

v3.25.4
EXPENSES BY NATURE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
EXPENSES BY NATURE  
Schedule of expenses by nature

Year ended December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024(1)

Employee benefits

$

1,967.9

$

1,884.7

Transfer and disposal costs

 

1,171.5

 

1,068.4

Interest and other finance costs

 

595.2

 

665.8

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

1,053.9

 

996.9

Amortization of intangible assets

 

262.2

 

286.7

Other expenses

 

781.0

 

741.7

Transaction costs

 

56.1

 

46.1

Founder/CEO Remuneration

31.8

26.8

Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs

 

13.4

 

6.2

Maintenance and repairs

 

463.2

 

446.1

Fuel costs

 

264.8

 

273.4

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange

 

(256.9)

 

291.2

Share-based payments

 

150.2

 

97.5

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

(91.1)

 

(2.7)

Loss on divestitures

 

8.6

 

481.8

Change in value on Call Option

 

60.0

 

Other

 

(181.8)

 

(29.7)

Total expenses by nature

$

6,350.0

$

7,280.9

(1)

Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.

v3.25.4
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  
Schedule of single amounts presented on the statement of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flow information

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Revenue

$

237.0

$

1,723.2

Expenses

 

202.0

 

1,544.1

Income before income taxes

 

35.0

 

179.1

Income tax expense

 

3.0

 

19.3

Net income

 

32.0

 

159.8

Gain on disposal

 

4,358.7

 

Income tax on gain on disposal

 

818.4

 

Net income from discontinued operations

 

3,572.3

 

159.8

Reclassification to net income of foreign currency translation adjustment on divestiture

 

(176.5)

 

Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations

$

3,395.8

$

159.8

  ​ ​ ​

Year ended December 31,

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2024

Operating cash flows from discontinued operations

$

39.7

$

471.1

Investing cash flows used in discontinued operations

 

(18.0)

 

(143.3)

Financing cash flows used in discontinued operations

 

(10.3)

 

(343.1)

Changes due to foreign exchange revaluation of cash

 

0.2

 

(0.6)

Increase (decrease) in cash from discontinued operations

$

11.6

$

(15.9)

v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Useful life of property, plant and equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Buildings and improvements | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 10 years
Buildings and improvements | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 30 years
Landfills  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Description of useful life, property, plant and equipment Units of production
Vehicles | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 10 years
Vehicles | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 20 years
Machinery and equipment | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 3 years
Machinery and equipment | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 20 years
Containers | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 5 years
Containers | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment 10 years
Right-of-use assets  
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment  
Description of useful life, property, plant and equipment Shorter of lease term or life of underlying asset(s)
v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Useful life of intangible assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Indefinite life C of As  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Indefinite useful life of intangible assets Indefinite
Customer lists and municipal contracts | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Estimated useful life 5 years
Customer lists and municipal contracts | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Estimated useful life 10 years
Trade name, definite life C of As and other licenses | Bottom of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Estimated useful life 1 year
Trade name, definite life C of As and other licenses | Top of range  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Estimated useful life 15 years
Non-compete agreements  
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets  
Estimated useful life 5 years
v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue recognition (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Bottom of range  
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers  
Revenue, performance obligation 3 years
Scheduled service for customers contracts 3 years
Top of range  
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers  
Revenue, performance obligation 10 years
Scheduled service for customers contracts 5 years
v3.25.4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Discontinued operations (Details)
$ in Billions
Mar. 01, 2025
CAD ($)
GFL Environmental Services  
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations  
Divestiture enterprise value $ 8.0
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Additional consideration related to acquisitions from prior years $ 5.3 $ 30.0
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes 296.7  
Revenue 6,615.9 6,138.8 [1]
Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc. 3,834.1 (722.7) [1]
Funding loan to strategic partners   $ 27.9
lease obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions 0.7  
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions 0.5  
Net working capital    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions (5.6)  
Property, plant and equipment    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions (95.0)  
Goodwill    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions 20.1  
Intangible assets    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions 78.4  
Other long term assets    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Increase (decrease) purchase price allocations relating to acquisitions 3.3  
Business Combinations In Current Fiscal Year    
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination    
Revenue 120.4  
Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc. 6.8  
Pro-forma revenue 6,785.5  
Pro-forma net income (loss) $ 235.6  
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Net assets acquired    
Cash and cash equivalents recognised as of acquisition date $ 3.6 $ 9.3
Net working capital, including cash acquired of $9.3 million and $6.9 million, respectively (18.6) 6.1
Property and equipment 264.6 373.5
Intangible assets 356.5 105.0
Other long-term assets 3.3 0.0
Goodwill 386.2 119.8
Lease obligations (4.5) (0.4)
Other long-term liabilities (2.3) (2.4)
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations (14.9) (16.5)
Deferred income tax assets   6.1
Deferred income tax (liabilities) assets (15.7)  
Net assets acquired 954.6 591.2
Acquisition-date fair value of total consideration transferred    
Non-cash consideration transferred 2.1 0.0
Cash paid 952.5 591.2
Total Consideration $ 954.6 $ 591.2
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Summary of investments accounted for using the equity method (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method [Abstract]      
Investment in associates $ 1,782.9 $ 217.6 $ 229.1
Investment in joint ventures 115.1 126.8 $ 89.9
Total $ 1,898.0 $ 344.4  
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Investment in associate using equity method (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in associates, beginning of year $ 217.6 $ 229.1
Additions 1,706.1  
Net assets gained on dilution of interests 195.4  
Share of net loss (44.7) (10.3)
Share of other comprehensive loss (2.3) (1.2)
Distribution received (203.8)  
Changes in foreign exchange (85.4)  
Investment in associates, end of year $ 1,782.9 $ 217.6
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Investment in associate using equity method - Narratives (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 03, 2025
Sep. 02, 2025
Mar. 01, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Associates          
Value non-controlling interest initially recognized       $ 1,706.1  
Gain on dilution of interest in associate       195.4  
Fair value of call options       21.0 $ 114.7
GFL Environmental Services JV LP (GES)          
Associates          
Ownership interest in associate (in %) 34.00%   44.00%    
Value non-controlling interest initially recognized     $ 1,706.1    
Gain on dilution of interest in associate       6.5  
GFL Environmental Services JV LP (GES) | Call Options          
Associates          
Fair value of call options     $ (200.0) (140.0)  
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. ("GIP")          
Associates          
Ownership interest in associate (in %)   30.10%      
Gain on dilution of interest in associate       $ 186.7  
Apollo Funds          
Associates          
Ownership interest in associate (in %) 22.00%   28.00%    
BC Funds          
Associates          
Ownership interest in associate (in %) 22.00%   28.00%    
HPS Investment Partners, LLC ("HPS")          
Associates          
Ownership interest in associate (in %) 22.00%        
GFL Environmental Services          
Associates          
Divestiture enterprise value     $ 8,000.0    
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Investment in associate using equity method - financials information of GES (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Associates    
Current assets $ 1,164.2 $ 1,695.6
Non-current assets 18,131.0 19,511.8
Current liabilities 1,997.9 3,150.7
Non-current liabilities 9,811.9 10,835.0
Changes in foreign exchange (85.4)  
Loss from continuing operations 241.1 (897.5) [1]
Total comprehensive loss 3,199.3 $ (270.4) [1]
GFL Environmental Services JV LP (GES)    
Associates    
Current assets 622.6  
Non-current assets 8,542.8  
Current liabilities 377.4  
Non-current liabilities 3,897.3  
Net assets 4,890.7  
GFL's share of net assets 1,662.8  
Changes in foreign exchange 61.8  
Carrying value of investment 1,601.0  
Revenue 1,603.9  
Loss from continuing operations (61.3)  
Other comprehensive income 7.6  
Total comprehensive loss (53.7)  
GFL's share of total comprehensive loss $ (28.0)  
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS - Summary of investments in joint ventures using the equity method (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS    
Investment in joint ventures, beginning of year $ 126.8 $ 89.9
Contributions 4.2 24.9
Return of capital (7.0)  
Share of total comprehensive income 5.7 28.5
Distribution received (9.1) (25.9)
Change in foreign exchange (5.5) 9.4
Investment in joint ventures, end of year $ 115.1 $ 126.8
v3.25.4
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES    
Trade $ 773.9 $ 1,094.5
Unbilled revenue 36.8 84.9
Other 20.3 27.6
Expected credit losses (29.0) (31.9)
Trade and other receivables, net $ 802.0 $ 1,175.1
v3.25.4
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS    
Prepaid expenses and other assets $ 119.7 $ 193.0
Vehicle parts, supplies and inventory 60.9 107.7
Prepaid expenses and other assets $ 180.6 $ 300.7
v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance $ 7,851.7  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 7,324.3 $ 7,851.7
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Depreciation of property plant and equipment excluding discontinue operations 1,053.9 996.9
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,053.9 1,126.7
Depreciation difference between risk-free discount rate considered for ARO and annual valuations 0.8 7.3
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Depreciation of property and equipment (inclusive of infrastructure and depreciation difference between risk free discount rate considered for ARO) 0.8 7.3
Cost of sales    
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,014.9 966.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses    
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Depreciation of property and equipment 39.0 30.1
Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 12,497.3 10,562.3
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.8 (89.2)
Ending balance 12,062.5 12,497.3
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Additions 1,612.2 1,468.3
Acquisitions via business combinations 264.6 373.5
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 2.6 (17.0)
Disposals (1,920.3) (466.8)
Transfers 0.0 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (394.7) 666.2
Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (4,645.6) (3,581.6)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Impairment 2.7 1.1
Ending balance (4,738.2) (4,645.6)
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Depreciation 1,053.1 1,119.4
Disposals (809.5) (295.3)
Changes in foreign exchange (153.7) 238.8
Depreciation of property and equipment (inclusive of infrastructure and depreciation difference between risk free discount rate considered for ARO) 1,053.1 1,119.4
Land, buildings and improvements    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 1,778.1  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 1,518.8 1,778.1
Land, buildings and improvements | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 2,095.9 1,812.2
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 104.2 111.0
Acquisitions via business combinations 25.6 47.3
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 4.5 (3.1)
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (510.3) (23.3)
Transfers 160.9 56.0
Changes in foreign exchange (54.7) 95.8
Ending balance 1,826.1 2,095.9
Land, buildings and improvements | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (317.8) (224.2)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation (74.3) (87.7)
Disposals (77.3) (7.0)
Impairment 1.3 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 8.8 (12.9)
Ending balance (307.3) (317.8)
Landfills    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 2,373.9  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 2,327.6 2,373.9
Landfills | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 3,835.6 3,077.6
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 133.4 312.8
Acquisitions via business combinations 47.5 270.2
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions (6.8) 6.4
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.8 (89.2)
Disposals (0.2) (6.8)
Transfers 218.7 (4.4)
Changes in foreign exchange (167.8) 269.0
Ending balance 4,061.2 3,835.6
Landfills | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (1,461.7) (1,045.3)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation (341.6) (321.1)
Disposals (2.5) (1.5)
Impairment 0.0 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 67.2 (96.8)
Ending balance (1,733.6) (1,461.7)
Vehicles    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 1,784.9  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 1,647.7 1,784.9
Vehicles | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 3,095.3 2,806.8
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 402.9 376.3
Acquisitions via business combinations 106.6 18.4
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions (9.0) (4.5)
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (690.2) (274.6)
Transfers 16.0 20.6
Changes in foreign exchange (82.9) 152.3
Ending balance 2,838.7 3,095.3
Vehicles | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (1,310.4) (1,134.0)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation (255.4) (286.2)
Disposals (339.4) (174.6)
Impairment 0.0 1.0
Changes in foreign exchange 35.4 (63.8)
Ending balance (1,191.0) (1,310.4)
Machinery and equipment    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 836.1  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 794.3 836.1
Machinery and equipment | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 1,601.1 1,301.9
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 55.0 235.6
Acquisitions via business combinations 24.4 30.9
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 13.1 (14.6)
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (311.3) (65.5)
Transfers 204.7 48.2
Changes in foreign exchange (39.3) 64.6
Ending balance 1,547.7 1,601.1
Machinery and equipment | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (765.0) (599.8)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation (169.3) (197.5)
Disposals (163.3) (61.9)
Impairment 1.4 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 19.0 (29.6)
Ending balance (753.4) (765.0)
Assets under development    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 208.2  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 145.9 208.2
Assets under development | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 208.2 148.7
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 541.5 183.9
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0 0.0
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 0.0 (3.5)
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (12.7) (3.3)
Transfers (588.7) (120.3)
Changes in foreign exchange (2.4) 2.7
Ending balance 145.9 208.2
Assets under development | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 0.0 0.0
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation 0.0 0.0
Disposals 0.0 0.0
Impairment 0.0 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 0.0 0.0
Ending balance 0.0 0.0
Containers    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 463.6  
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Ending balance 461.4 463.6
Containers | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance 940.1 852.9
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Additions 122.0 84.4
Acquisitions via business combinations 56.0 6.3
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 0.8 (0.3)
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (71.9) (68.8)
Transfers 0.3 0.2
Changes in foreign exchange (38.3) 65.4
Ending balance 1,009.0 940.1
Containers | Accumulated depreciation    
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Beginning balance (476.5) (354.2)
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Depreciation (121.5) (126.5)
Disposals (29.7) (35.6)
Impairment 0.0 0.1
Changes in foreign exchange 20.7 (31.3)
Ending balance (547.6) (476.5)
Right-of-use assets    
Reconciliation of changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Beginning balance 406.9  
Changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Ending balance 428.6 406.9
Right-of-use assets | Cost    
Reconciliation of changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Beginning balance 721.1 562.2
Changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Additions 253.2 164.3
Acquisitions via business combinations 4.5 0.4
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 0.0 2.6
Adjustments for asset retirement obligations 0.0 0.0
Disposals (323.7) (24.5)
Transfers (11.9) (0.3)
Changes in foreign exchange (9.3) 16.4
Ending balance 633.9 721.1
Right-of-use assets | Accumulated depreciation    
Changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]    
Impairment 0.0  
Reconciliation of changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Beginning balance (314.2) (224.1)
Changes in right-of-use assets [abstract]    
Depreciation (91.0) (100.4)
Disposals (197.3) (14.7)
Changes in foreign exchange 2.6 (4.4)
Ending balance $ (205.3) (314.2)
Changes in property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets [Abstract]    
Impairment   $ 0.0
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Rollforward (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period $ 10,899.0  
Amortization 262.2 $ 441.1
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 8,651.9 10,899.0
Goodwill    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 8,065.8  
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 6,894.9 8,065.8
Indefinite life C of As    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 880.7  
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 526.4 880.7
Customer lists and municipal contracts    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 1,721.4  
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 1,052.9 1,721.4
Trade name, definite life C of As and other licenses    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 104.2  
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 54.1 104.2
Non-compete agreements    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 126.9  
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 123.6 126.9
Cost    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 13,494.4 13,089.9
Acquisitions via business combinations 742.7 224.8
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 6.5 23.8
Other 29.3 14.8
Disposals (3,278.8) (503.4)
Changes in foreign exchange (328.5) 644.5
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 10,665.6 13,494.4
Cost | Goodwill    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 8,065.8 7,890.5
Acquisitions via business combinations 386.2 119.8
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 14.4 33.0
Other 7.2 0.0
Disposals (1,346.0) (415.7)
Changes in foreign exchange (232.7) 438.2
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 6,894.9 8,065.8
Cost | Indefinite life C of As    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 880.7 861.0
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0 11.1
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions 0.0 0.0
Other 0.0 0.0
Disposals (348.1) 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (6.2) 8.6
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 526.4 880.7
Cost | Customer lists and municipal contracts    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 3,812.7 3,674.1
Acquisitions via business combinations 250.5 60.0
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions (4.1) (1.7)
Other 11.4 14.8
Disposals (1,298.2) (87.7)
Changes in foreign exchange (71.7) 153.2
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 2,700.6 3,812.7
Cost | Trade name, definite life C of As and other licenses    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 155.8 143.5
Acquisitions via business combinations 27.0 1.3
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions (0.7) 0.0
Other 5.7 0.0
Disposals (114.0) 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (2.6) 11.0
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 71.2 155.8
Cost | Non-compete agreements    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 579.4 520.8
Acquisitions via business combinations 79.0 32.6
Adjustments for prior year acquisitions (3.1) (7.5)
Other 5.0 0.0
Disposals (172.5) 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (15.3) 33.5
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 472.5 579.4
Accumulated depreciation    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period (2,595.4) (2,143.1)
Amortization 262.2 441.1
Disposals (793.7) (86.9)
Changes in foreign exchange (50.2) 98.1
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period (2,013.7) (2,595.4)
Accumulated depreciation | Goodwill    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 0.0 0.0
Amortization 0.0 0.0
Disposals 0.0 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 0.0 0.0
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 0.0 0.0
Accumulated depreciation | Indefinite life C of As    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period 0.0 0.0
Amortization 0.0 0.0
Disposals 0.0 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange 0.0 0.0
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period 0.0 0.0
Accumulated depreciation | Customer lists and municipal contracts    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period (2,091.3) (1,759.5)
Amortization 206.3 347.5
Disposals (610.7) (86.9)
Changes in foreign exchange (39.2) 71.2
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period (1,647.7) (2,091.3)
Accumulated depreciation | Trade name, definite life C of As and other licenses    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period (51.6) (38.7)
Amortization 12.5 9.4
Disposals (46.2) 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (0.8) 3.5
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period (17.1) (51.6)
Accumulated depreciation | Non-compete agreements    
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period (452.5) (344.9)
Amortization 43.4 84.2
Disposals (136.8) 0.0
Changes in foreign exchange (10.2) 23.4
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period $ (348.9) $ (452.5)
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS    
Intangible assets and goodwill $ 8,651.9 $ 10,899.0
Revenue growth rate 5.50% 5.00%
Terminal growth rate 1.60% 2.30%
Accumulated impairment    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS    
Intangible assets and goodwill $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Bottom of range    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS    
Discount rate 8.12% 7.69%
Top of range    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS    
Discount rate 8.85% 8.39%
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable $ 850.8 $ 812.3
Accrued liabilities 478.0 535.0
Accrued interest 107.3 140.3
Accrued payroll and benefits 154.4 161.0
Deferred revenue 297.8 231.6
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,888.3 $ 1,880.2
v3.25.4
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS - Changes in Period (Details) - Landfill closure and post-closure obligations - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]    
Beginning balance $ 1,050.4 $ 952.2
Acquisitions via business combinations 14.9 16.5
Adjustment related to prior year acquisitions 0.4 0.0
Disposals 0.0 (1.2)
Provisions 141.8 90.4
Adjustment for discount and inflation rates 0.8 (89.2)
Accretion 53.9 41.5
Expenditures (45.4) (37.0)
Changes in foreign exchange (46.3) 77.2
Ending balance 1,170.5 1,050.4
Less: Current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations (44.0) (51.7)
Non-current portion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations $ 1,126.5 $ 998.7
v3.25.4
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS - Obligation Maturities (Details) - Landfill closure and post-closure obligations - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment      
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations $ 1,170.5 $ 1,050.4 $ 952.2
Less than 1 year      
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment      
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations 44.0    
Between 1-2 years      
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment      
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations 131.6    
Between 2-5 years      
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment      
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations 243.4    
Over 5 years      
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment      
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations $ 751.5    
v3.25.4
LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE OBLIGATIONS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Future landfill post-closure assets $ 35.3 $ 28.7
Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Depreciation of property and equipment (inclusive of infrastructure and depreciation difference between risk free discount rate considered for ARO) $ 0.8 $ 7.3
Discount rate | CANADA | Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Significant unobservable input, liabilities 3.85 3.33
Discount rate | UNITED STATES | Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Significant unobservable input, liabilities 4.84 4.78
Inflation rate | CANADA | Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Significant unobservable input, liabilities 2.68 2.6
Inflation rate | UNITED STATES | Landfill closure and post-closure obligations    
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment    
Significant unobservable input, liabilities 3.18 2.96
v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT - Summary of Debt (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 14, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
CAD ($)
Sep. 27, 2021
CAD ($)
Sep. 27, 2021
USD ($)
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt $ 7,422.6     $ 9,999.5 $ 8,836.9    
Deferred finance costs (54.6)     (82.9)      
Less: Current portion of long-term debt 0.0     (1,146.5)      
Less: Derivative asset (21.0)     (114.7)      
Non-current portion of long-term debt 7,422.6     8,853.0      
Total long-term debt, net of derivative asset 7,401.6     9,884.8      
Revolving Credit Facility              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt           $ 2,000.0 $ 25.0
3.750% USD senior secured notes ("3.750%% 2025 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate     3.75%        
5.125% USD senior secured notes ("5.125% 2026 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate     5.125%        
Cost              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt 7,426.7     10,019.7      
Cost | Revolving Credit Facility              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt 750.6     188.0      
Cost | Loan B Term Facility              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt $ 0.0     $ 1,040.6      
Cost | 3.750% USD senior secured notes ("3.750%% 2025 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 3.75% 3.75%   3.75%      
Long-term debt $ 0.0     $ 1,079.2      
Cost | 5.125% USD senior secured notes ("5.125% 2026 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 5.125% 5.125%   5.125%      
Long-term debt $ 0.0     $ 719.4      
Cost | 3.500% USD senior secured notes ("3.500% 2028 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 3.50% 3.50%   3.50%      
Long-term debt $ 1,028.0     $ 1,079.2      
Cost | 6.750% USD senior secured notes ("6.750% 2031 Secured Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 6.75% 6.75%   6.75%      
Long-term debt $ 1,370.6     $ 1,438.9      
Cost | 4.000% USD senior notes ("4.000% 2028 Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 4.00% 4.00%   4.00%      
Long-term debt $ 1,028.0     $ 1,079.2      
Cost | 4.000% 2028 Notes, Initial Notes              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt   $ 500.0          
Cost | 4.000% 2028 Notes, Additional Notes              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt   $ 250.0          
Cost | 4.750% USD senior notes ("4.750% 2029 Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 4.75% 4.75%   4.75%      
Long-term debt $ 1,028.0     $ 1,079.2      
Cost | 4.375% USD senior notes ("4.375% 2029 Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 4.375% 4.375%   4.375%      
Long-term debt $ 753.8     $ 791.4      
Cost | 6.625% USD senior notes ("6.625% 2032 Notes")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 6.625% 6.625%   6.625%      
Long-term debt $ 685.3     $ 719.4      
Cost | 4.375% USD Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds ("4.375% Bonds")              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Borrowings, interest rate 4.375% 4.375%   4.375%      
Long-term debt $ 287.8     $ 302.2      
Cost | Other              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt 494.6     503.0      
Discount              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt (5.1)     (7.5)      
Derivative liability              
LONG-TERM DEBT              
Long-term debt $ 55.6     $ 70.2      
v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 14, 2025
CAD ($)
Mar. 14, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 04, 2025
CAD ($)
Sep. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Apr. 29, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Oct. 08, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
CAD ($)
Sep. 27, 2021
CAD ($)
Sep. 27, 2021
USD ($)
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Repayment of long-term debt         $ 4,818.9   $ 2,906.3                
Borrowings         7,422.6   9,999.5           $ 8,836.9    
Issuance of long-term debt         2,633.2   3,240.5                
A loss on termination of hedged arrangements $ 30.5                            
Deferred finance costs $ 3.0                            
Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 7,426.7   10,019.7                
Floating | Prime Rate | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate                   0.125%          
Floating | Prime Rate | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate                   0.75%          
Floating | SOFR | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate         4.08%       4.08% 1.125%          
Floating | SOFR | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate         5.252%       5.252% 1.75%          
3.750% USD senior secured notes ("3.750%% 2025 Secured Notes")                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Repayment of long-term debt   $ 750.0                          
Borrowings, interest rate 3.75% 3.75%                          
3.750% USD senior secured notes ("3.750%% 2025 Secured Notes") | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 0.0   $ 1,079.2                
Borrowings, interest rate         3.75%   3.75%   3.75%   3.75%        
5.125% USD senior secured notes ("5.125% 2026 Secured Notes")                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Repayment of long-term debt   $ 500.0                          
Borrowings, interest rate 5.125% 5.125%                          
5.125% USD senior secured notes ("5.125% 2026 Secured Notes") | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 0.0   $ 719.4                
Borrowings, interest rate         5.125%   5.125%   5.125%   5.125%        
Revolving Credit Facility                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Undrawn borrowing facilities                           $ 1,000.0  
Borrowings                           $ 2,000.0 $ 25.0
Revolving Credit Facility | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 750.6   $ 188.0                
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Interest coverage ratio         3       3            
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Total net funded debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio         0.045       0.045            
Revolving Credit Facility | Four complete fiscal quarters | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Total net funded debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio         0.05       0.05            
Term Loan B Facility                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Deferred finance costs     $ 15.9                        
Term Loan B Facility | Floating | LIBOR | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate     0.50%                        
Term Loan B Facility | Floating | LIBOR | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate     2.00%                        
Term Loan B Facility | Floating | Prime Rate                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate     1.00%                        
4.750% USD senior notes ("4.750% 2029 Notes") | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 1,028.0   $ 1,079.2                
Borrowings, interest rate         4.75%   4.75%   4.75%   4.75%        
4.375% USD senior notes ("4.375% 2029 Notes") | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 753.8   $ 791.4                
Borrowings, interest rate         4.375%   4.375%   4.375%   4.375%        
6.625% USD senior notes ("6.625% 2032 Notes") | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 685.3   $ 719.4                
Borrowings, interest rate         6.625%   6.625%   6.625%   6.625%        
4.375% USD senior notes ("4.375% 2054 Notes")                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, interest rate         4.375%   4.375%   4.375%   4.375% 4.375%      
Notional amount per note                       $ 210.0      
Other | Cost                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings         $ 494.6   $ 503.0                
Promissory notes                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Repayment of long-term debt       $ 50.0                      
Borrowings                     $ 50.0        
Term loan, maturing August 31, 2028                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Undrawn borrowing facilities                 $ 170.0            
Borrowings                 163.6   168.9        
Revolving credit facility, maturing August 31, 2028                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Undrawn borrowing facilities                 100.0            
Borrowings                 $ 70.0   78.8        
Term loan and revolving credit facility maturing August 31, 2028 | SOFR | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis         2.00%       2.00%            
Term loan and revolving credit facility maturing August 31, 2028 | SOFR | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis         3.25%       3.25%            
Term loan, maturing September 21, 2030                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings                 $ 127.0            
Issuance of long-term debt           $ 127.0   $ 5.9              
Term loan, maturing September 21, 2030 | SOFR | Minimum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis         1.50%       1.50%            
Term loan, maturing September 21, 2030 | SOFR | Maximum                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis         4.00%       4.00%            
Revolving credit facility, maturing September 21, 2030                              
LONG-TERM DEBT                              
Borrowings                 $ 30.0   $ 30.0        
Issuance of long-term debt         $ 0.0   $ 0.0                
v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT - Changes in Long-Term Debt (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Borrowings [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of year $ 9,999.5 $ 8,836.9
Cash flows    
Issuance of long-term debt 2,633.2 3,287.7
Repayment of long-term debt (4,818.9) (2,906.3)
Payment of financing costs (5.9) (25.1)
Proceeds from termination of hedged arrangements 28.0 0.0
Payment for termination of hedged arrangements (2.2) (7.5)
Non-cash changes    
Accrued interest and other non-cash changes 24.0 24.1
Revaluation of foreign exchange (370.1) 802.9
Fair value movements on cash flow hedges (65.0) (13.2)
Balance, end of year $ 7,422.6 $ 9,999.5
v3.25.4
LONG-TERM DEBT - Maturity (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt $ 7,422.6 $ 9,999.5 $ 8,836.9
Cost      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 7,426.7 $ 10,019.7  
Cost | 2026      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 0.0    
Cost | 2027      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 0.0    
Cost | 2028      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 2,376.1    
Cost | 2029      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 1,781.8    
Cost | 2030      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt 925.1    
Cost | Thereafter      
LONG-TERM DEBT      
Long-term debt $ 2,343.7    
v3.25.4
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
INTEREST AND OTHER FINANCE COSTS    
Interest $ 456.2 $ 563.6
Termination of hedged arrangements 30.5 17.2
Amortization of deferred financing costs 33.6 22.7
Accretion of landfill closure and post-closure obligations 53.9 41.5
Other finance costs 21.0 20.8
Interest and other finance costs $ 595.2 $ 665.8
v3.25.4
LEASE OBLIGATIONS - Lease Information (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
LEASE OBLIGATIONS    
Lease obligations $ 743.0 $ 757.7
Less: Interest 232.5 211.1
Lease obligations 510.5 546.6
Less: Current portion of lease obligations 59.9 69.4
Non-current portion of lease obligations $ 450.6 $ 477.2
v3.25.4
LEASE OBLIGATIONS - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
LEASE OBLIGATIONS    
Secured lease obligations $ 169.0 $ 103.5
Interest expense in connection with lease obligations $ 36.3 $ 24.8
v3.25.4
LEASE OBLIGATIONS - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations $ 743.0 $ 757.7
2026    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations 96.5  
2027    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations 88.9  
2028    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations 68.6  
2029    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations 60.2  
2030    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations 138.6  
Thereafter    
Future minimum lease payments    
Lease obligations $ 290.2  
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
INCOME TAXES    
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 226.9 $ (1,123.9)
Income tax expense (recovery) at the combined basic federal and provincial tax rate (26.5% in 2025 and 2024) 60.1 (297.8)
Decrease (increase) resulting from:    
Permanent differences 23.1 51.0
Investment tax credit (39.7)  
Variance between combined Canadian tax rate and the tax rate applicable to U.S. income 1.3 (3.3)
Recognition of previously unrecognized deductible temporary differences (13.7) (497.1)
Non-taxable (loss) income (47.7) 504.7
Changes in estimate related to prior years 0.0 (11.9)
Other 2.4 28.0
Income tax recovery $ (14.2) $ (226.4) [1]
Applicable tax rate 26.50% 26.50%
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance $ 464.5  
Ending balance 777.7 $ 464.5
Non-capital loss and interest carry forwards    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 128.5  
Beginning balance 128.5 456.3
Discontinued operations (30.0)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0 0.0
Foreign exchange (2.3) 14.9
Recognized in net income (loss) 59.7 (342.7)
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   128.5
Ending balance 155.9 128.5
Landfill closures and post-closure obligations    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 293.0  
Beginning balance 293.0 214.7
Discontinued operations 0.0  
Acquisitions via business combinations 3.8 4.0
Foreign exchange (12.0) 17.6
Recognized in net income (loss) 7.8 56.7
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   293.0
Ending balance 292.6 293.0
Investment in associates and joint ventures    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 466.0 0.0
Acquisitions via business combinations   0.0
Foreign exchange   0.0
Recognized in net income (loss)   466.0
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)   0.0
Ending balance   466.0
Accrued liabilities    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 26.1  
Beginning balance 26.1 49.5
Discontinued operations 0.0  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0 0.0
Foreign exchange (1.5) 0.4
Recognized in net income (loss) 28.9 (23.8)
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   26.1
Ending balance 53.5 26.1
Cash flow hedges    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 23.2  
Beginning balance 23.2 5.6
Discontinued operations 0.0  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0 0.0
Foreign exchange 0.0 0.0
Recognized in net income (loss) (19.1) 0.0
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.5 17.6
Ending balance   23.2
Ending balance 4.6 23.2
Leases    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 113.5  
Beginning balance 113.5 66.5
Discontinued operations (14.4)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 1.2 0.8
Foreign exchange (2.0) 0.0
Recognized in net income (loss) (9.3) 46.2
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   113.5
Ending balance 89.0 113.5
Other    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 145.9  
Beginning balance 145.9 49.8
Discontinued operations (6.3)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 3.5 2.1
Foreign exchange 8.4 14.6
Recognized in net income (loss) (90.6) 79.5
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (4.6) (0.1)
Ending balance   145.9
Ending balance 56.3 145.9
Deferred income tax assets    
Deferred income tax assets    
Beginning balance 730.2  
Beginning balance 1,196.2 842.4
Discontinued operations (50.7)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 8.5 6.9
Foreign exchange (9.4) 47.5
Recognized in net income (loss) (22.6) 281.9
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (4.1) 17.5
Ending balance   1,196.2
Ending balance $ 651.9 $ 730.2
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Components of Deferred Income Tax Liabilities (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance $ 464.5  
Ending balance 777.7 $ 464.5
Property and equipment    
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance 892.0  
Beginning balance 892.0 847.7
Discontinued operations (89.8)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.8 0.0
Foreign exchange (29.5) 80.8
Recognized in net income (loss) 4.8 (36.5)
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   892.0
Ending balance 778.3 892.0
Intangible assets    
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance 485.2  
Beginning balance 485.2 536.0
Discontinued operations (160.0)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 22.6 1.7
Foreign exchange (9.1) 8.5
Recognized in net income (loss) (14.9) (61.0)
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 0.0
Ending balance   485.2
Ending balance 323.8 485.2
Investment in associates and joint ventures    
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance (466.0)  
Discontinued operations 746.7  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.0  
Foreign exchange (1.0)  
Recognized in net income (loss) 28.7  
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0  
Ending balance 308.4 (466.0)
Other    
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance 74.2  
Beginning balance 74.2 (72.1)
Discontinued operations (1.1)  
Acquisitions via business combinations 0.8 0.0
Foreign exchange (0.1) (0.5)
Recognized in net income (loss) (54.7) 146.9
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 (0.1)
Ending balance   74.2
Ending balance 19.1 74.2
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Beginning balance 985.4  
Beginning balance 1,451.4 1,311.6
Discontinued operations 495.8  
Acquisitions via business combinations 24.2 1.7
Foreign exchange (39.7) 88.8
Recognized in net income (loss) (36.1) 49.4
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 0.0 (0.1)
Ending balance   1,451.4
Ending balance $ 1,429.6 $ 985.4
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
INCOME TAXES    
Period adjustments to adjust previously reported purchase price allocations $ 500,000  
Non-capital loss carry forwards 322,300,000 $ 362,000,000
Unused tax losses 121,100,000  
Global minimum top-up tax 0 $ 0
Deferred tax liabilities related to pillar two income tax $ 0  
v3.25.4
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - CAD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE    
Net income (loss) attributable to GFL Environmental Inc. $ 3,834.1 $ (722.7) [1]
Net loss from discontinued operations 3,572.3 159.8
Amounts attributable to preferred shareholders 50.4 80.3
Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations 211.4 (962.8)
Effect of dilutive instruments 0.0 0.0
Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations for diluted income (loss) per share $ 211.4 $ (962.8)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 369,560,643 380,841,299
Effect of dilutive instruments 9,128,576 0
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 378,689,219 380,841,299
Basic income (loss) per share    
Continuing operations $ 0.57 $ (2.53) [1]
Discontinued operations 9.67 0.42 [1]
Total operations 10.24 (2.11) [1]
Diluted income (loss) per share    
Continuing operations 0.56 (2.53) [1]
Discontinued operations 9.43 0.42 [1]
Total operations $ 9.99 $ (2.11) [1]
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
REVENUE (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue $ 6,615.9 $ 6,138.8 [1]
Gross Revenue    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 7,488.8 6,983.4
Intercompany Revenue    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue (872.9) (844.6)
Total collection    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 4,504.7 4,297.9
Landfills    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 1,190.2 1,088.8
Transfer    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 926.7 834.1
Material recovery    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 503.8 439.5
Other    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 363.4 323.1
Residential | Total collection    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue 1,498.3 1,455.0
Commercial/industrial | Total collection    
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers    
Revenue $ 3,006.4 $ 2,842.9
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS - Revenue by Segment (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue $ 6,615.9 $ 6,138.8
Adjusted EBITDA 1,985.0 1,759.6
Solid Waste    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 6,615.9 6,138.8
Adjusted EBITDA 2,247.0 2,020.3
Solid Waste | Canada    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 2,162.6 1,940.4
Adjusted EBITDA 689.6 578.6
Solid Waste | USA    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 4,453.3 4,198.4
Adjusted EBITDA 1,557.4 1,441.7
Gross Revenue    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 7,488.8 6,983.4
Gross Revenue | Solid Waste    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 7,488.8 6,983.4
Gross Revenue | Solid Waste | Canada    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 2,410.1 2,215.7
Gross Revenue | Solid Waste | USA    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 5,078.7 4,767.7
Intercompany Revenue    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue (872.9) (844.6)
Intercompany Revenue | Solid Waste    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue (872.9) (844.6)
Intercompany Revenue | Solid Waste | Canada    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue (247.5) (275.3)
Intercompany Revenue | Solid Waste | USA    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue (625.4) (569.3)
Corporate    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Revenue 0.0 0.0
Adjusted EBITDA $ (262.0) $ (260.7)
v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS - Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Loss (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of reclassifications or changes in presentation [line items]    
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 241.1 $ (897.5) [1]
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,053.9 1,126.7
Amortization of intangible assets 262.2 441.1
Interest and other finance costs (595.2) (665.8) [1]
Income tax recovery 14.2 226.4 [1]
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange 256.9 (291.2) [1]
Gain on sale of property and equipment 91.1 2.7 [1]
Change in value on Call Option (60.0) 0.0
Share of net (loss) income of investments accounted for using the equity method (39.0) 18.2 [1]
Share-based payments (151.5) (104.7)
Loss (gain) on divestiture 4,352.8 (481.8)
Transaction costs (56.1) (46.1)
Founder/CEO Remuneration (31.8) (26.8)
Other 181.8 29.7 [1]
Adjusted EBITDA 1,985.0 1,759.6
Gain on dilution of interest in associate 195.4  
GFL Environmental Services JV LP (GES)    
Disclosure of reclassifications or changes in presentation [line items]    
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (61.3)  
Gain on dilution of interest in associate 6.5  
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. ("GIP")    
Disclosure of reclassifications or changes in presentation [line items]    
Gain on dilution of interest in associate 186.7  
Representation To Exclude for Adjusted EBITDA    
Disclosure of reclassifications or changes in presentation [line items]    
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 241.1 (897.5)
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,053.9 996.9
Amortization of intangible assets 262.2 286.7
Interest and other finance costs 595.2 665.8
Income tax recovery (14.2) (226.4)
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange (256.9) 291.2
Gain on sale of property and equipment (91.1) (2.7)
Change in value on Call Option 60.0 0.0
Share of net (loss) income of investments accounted for using the equity method 56.5 16.9
Share-based payments 150.2 97.5
Loss (gain) on divestiture 8.6 481.8
Transaction costs 56.1 46.1
Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs 13.4 6.2
Founder/CEO Remuneration 31.8 26.8
Other (181.8) (29.7)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,985.0 $ 1,759.6
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS - Geographical Information (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]    
Revenue $ 6,615.9 $ 6,138.8 [1]
Non-current assets 18,131.0 19,511.8
Canada    
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]    
Revenue 2,162.6 1,940.4
Non-current assets 5,106.6 6,505.4
USA    
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]    
Revenue 4,453.3 4,198.4
Non-current assets $ 13,024.4 $ 13,006.4
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
OPERATING SEGMENTS - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Gross Revenue - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets $ 7,421.3 $ 8,946.5
Solid Waste    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets 7,421.3 7,836.4
Solid Waste | Canada    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets 1,942.0 2,097.9
Solid Waste | USA    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets 5,479.3 5,738.5
Environmental Services    
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]    
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets $ 0.0 $ 1,110.1
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Vote
$ / shares
shares
Feb. 27, 2025
shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Number Of shares purchased from secondary offering for cancellations 8,331,027      
Maximum number of subordinate voting shares reserved for issuance under share-based payment plans     35,792,328  
Total compensation expense excludes discontinued operations | $ $ 150.2 $ 97.5    
BC Partners Advisors LP        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Number Of shares purchased for cancellations 17,050,298      
Share Options        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Total compensation expense excludes discontinued operations | $ $ 4.3 12.2    
RSUs        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Total compensation expense excludes discontinued operations | $ 121.9 83.7    
DSUs        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Total compensation expense excludes discontinued operations | $ 1.6 1.6    
PSUs        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Total compensation expense excludes discontinued operations | $ $ 22.4 $ 0.0    
Series A perpetual convertible preferred shares        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Authorized share capital     28,571,428  
Share conversion     5,847,311  
Shares issued, price per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 25.16  
Percent of issued and outstanding shares     1.60%  
Percent of outstanding voting rights of shares     1.20%  
Preferred shares, liquidation preference rate     7.00%  
Accretion rate for optional redemption amount for a particular quarter in cash     6.00%  
Series B perpetual convertible preferred shares        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Authorized share capital     8,196,721  
Share conversion     8,700,482  
Shares issued, price per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 43.86  
Percent of issued and outstanding shares     2.40%  
Percent of outstanding voting rights of shares     1.80%  
Preferred shares, liquidation preference rate     6.00%  
Accretion rate for optional redemption amount for a particular quarter in cash     5.00%  
Subordinate voting shares        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Vote per share | Vote     1  
Number of shares reserved for issuance as percent 10.00%      
Subordinate voting shares       28,046,256
Stock repurchased during period under the NCIB shares 18,360,127 0    
Multiple voting shares        
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]        
Vote per share | Vote     10  
Minimum percent of aggregate of shares issued and outstanding owned     2.00%  
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL - Share Issuances and Cancellations (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
shares
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]  
Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 411,982,011
Changes in number of shares outstanding  
Converted from options 129,686
Converted from RSUs 1,741,736
Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares (in shares) 875,022
Repurchased and cancelled 43,741,452
Number of shares outstanding at end of period (in shares) 370,987,003
Subordinate voting shares  
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]  
Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 381,570,455
Changes in number of shares outstanding  
Converted from options 129,686
Converted from RSUs 1,741,736
Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares (in shares) 6,409,887
Repurchased and cancelled 43,741,452
Number of shares outstanding at end of period (in shares) 346,110,312
Multiple voting shares  
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]  
Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 11,812,964
Changes in number of shares outstanding  
Converted from options 0
Converted from RSUs 0
Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares (in shares) 0
Repurchased and cancelled 0
Number of shares outstanding at end of period (in shares) 11,812,964
Preferred shares  
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]  
Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 18,598,592
Changes in number of shares outstanding  
Converted from options 0
Converted from RSUs 0
Converted from preferred shares into subordinate voting shares (in shares) (5,534,865)
Repurchased and cancelled 0
Number of shares outstanding at end of period (in shares) 13,063,727
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL - Option Activity (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Option
$ / shares
shares
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL  
Number of share options outstanding at beginning of period | Option 22,533,042
Number of share options exercised | Option (245,540)
Number of share options cancelled | shares 0
Number of share options outstanding at end of period | Option 22,287,502
Number of vested share options | Option 16,799,502
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding at beginning of period (US$ per share) | $ / shares $ 32.98
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercised (US$ per share) | $ / shares 22.8
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding at end of period (US$ per share) | $ / shares 33.09
Weighted average exercise price of vested share options (US$ per share) | $ / shares $ 32.81
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDER'S CAPITAL - RSU and DSU Activity (Details) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2025
Options
Option
shares
$ / shares
Options
Option
shares
$ / shares
$ / shares
Options
Option
$ / shares
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Number of other equity instruments granted | shares 862,576 862,576  
Minimum      
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Percentage of subordinate voting shares 0.00% 0.00%  
Maximum      
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Percentage of subordinate voting shares 225.00% 225.00%  
RSUs      
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period | Option 1,900,639 1,900,639  
Number of other equity instruments granted | Option 2,397,290 2,397,290  
Number of other equity instruments settled | Option (1,739,834) (1,739,834)  
Number of other equity instruments forfeited | Option (132,305) (132,305)  
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period | Option 2,425,790 2,425,790  
Number of other equity instruments expected to vest | Option 2,210,329 2,210,329 2,210,329
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period (US$ per share) $ 34.75    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments granted (US$ per share) 44.48    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments settled (US$ per share) 38.41    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments forfeited (US$ per share) 36.1    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period (US$ per share) 41.67    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments vested and expected to vest (US$ per share) $ 42.33 $ 42.33  
DSUs      
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period | Option 121,346 121,346  
Number of other equity instruments granted | Option 24,209 24,209  
Number of other equity instruments settled | Option 0 0  
Number of other equity instruments forfeited | Option 0 0  
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period | Option 145,555 145,555  
Number of other equity instruments expected to vest | Option 145,555 145,555 145,555
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period (US$ per share) $ 31.79    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments granted (US$ per share) 47.09    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments settled (US$ per share) 0    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments forfeited (US$ per share) 0    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period (US$ per share) 34.33    
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments vested and expected to vest (US$ per share) $ 34.33 $ 34.33  
PSUs      
Disclosure Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Line Items]      
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period | Options 0 0  
Number of other equity instruments granted | Options 862,576 862,576  
Number of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period | Options 862,576 862,576  
Number of other equity instruments expected to vest | Options 862,576 862,576 862,576
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at beginning of period (US$ per share)   $ 0  
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments granted (US$ per share)   42.96  
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments outstanding at end of period (US$ per share)   $ 42.96  
Weighted average exercise price of other equity instruments vested and expected to vest (US$ per share)     $ 42.96
v3.25.4
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Effects of changes in    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (75.5) $ 134.4
Trade and other receivables, net 49.2 (109.2)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (31.5) (43.1)
Changes in non-cash working capital items (57.8) (17.9)
Changes in non-cash working capital items for discontinued operations 0.7 (11.5)
Changes in non-cash working capital items for continuing operations $ (58.5) $ (6.4)
v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Fair Value of Liabilities (Details) - Financial liabilities at amortised cost - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
4.375% Bonds    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Carrying value $ 287.8 $ 302.2
Financial liabilities, at fair value 291.2 301.9
4.375% Bonds | Level 1    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value   0.0
4.375% Bonds | Level 2    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value 291.2 301.9
4.375% Bonds | Level 3    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value   0.0
Notes    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Carrying value 5,892.0 7,983.4
Financial liabilities, at fair value 5,945.9 7,828.2
Notes | Level 1    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value 0.0  
Notes | Level 2    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value 5,945.9 7,828.2
Notes | Level 3    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities, at fair value $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Trade Receivables Aging (Details) - Trade receivables - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]    
Trade receivable $ 773.9 $ 1,094.5
0-60 days    
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]    
Trade receivable 663.6 846.8
61-90 days    
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]    
Trade receivable 49.1 111.3
91+ days    
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]    
Trade receivable $ 61.2 $ 136.4
v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Oct. 08, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 08, 2021
USD ($)
Interest rate risk | Fixed | Financial obligations        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
Concentration percentage 83.20% 83.20%    
Interest rate risk | Floating | Financial obligations        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
Concentration percentage 16.80% 16.80%    
Reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on pre-tax earnings $ 12.5 $ 16.6    
Commodity price risk        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
10% decrease in average recycled commodity prices from the average prices, impact on revenues 12.5 17.9    
Currency risk        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
$0.01 change in the U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate, impact in annual revenue 32.4 34.5    
$0.01 change in the U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate, impact in adjusted EBITDA 10.6 10.8    
Gains on change in fair value of derivatives $ 36.0 $ 44.8    
8.500% USD senior unsecured notes, ("8.500% 2027 Notes")        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
Borrowings, interest rate       8.50%
8.500% USD senior unsecured notes, ("8.500% 2027 Notes") | Currency risk        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
Average rate of hedging instrument       8.828%
Notional amount per note       $ 348.0
4.375% Bonds        
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]        
Borrowings, interest rate 4.375% 4.375% 4.375%  
Notional amount per note     $ 210.0  
v3.25.4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT - Schedule of Swaps (Details) - Currency risk - Currency swap
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
8.500% 2027 Notes Effective Apr 23, 2019 Swap One  
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]  
Notional amount $ 48.0
Fixed-variable interest rate paid 8.399%
Fixed/variable interest rate received 8.50%
Fixed foreign exchange rate paid 1.3355
8.500% 2027 Notes Effective Apr 23, 2019 Swap Two  
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]  
Notional amount $ 300.0
Fixed-variable interest rate paid 8.419%
Fixed/variable interest rate received 8.50%
Fixed foreign exchange rate paid 1.3355
8.500% 2027 Notes Effective Jun 8 2021  
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]  
Notional amount $ 348.0
Fixed-variable interest rate paid 8.50%
Fixed/variable interest rate received 8.828%
Fixed foreign exchange rate paid 1.2026
4.000% 2028 Notes Effective Nov 23, 2020  
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]  
Notional amount $ 500.0
Fixed-variable interest rate paid 4.524%
Fixed/variable interest rate received 4.00%
Fixed foreign exchange rate paid 1.3112
6.625% 2032 Notes Effective June 17, 2024  
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]  
Notional amount $ 500.0
Fixed-variable interest rate paid 6.101%
Fixed/variable interest rate received 6.625%
Fixed foreign exchange rate paid 1.3652
v3.25.4
COMMITMENTS (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 05, 2025
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]      
Letters of credit amount outstanding $ 415.4 $ 276.7  
Interest expense on letters of credit 6.7 5.1  
Contingent liability for guarantees      
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]      
Aggregate contract limit for the bonds 1,936.4 $ 1,951.9  
EDC Guaranteed letter of credit facility      
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]      
Letter of credit, maximum amount     $ 200.0
Percentage of letter of credit guaranteed     100.00%
Letters of credit amount outstanding $ 140.2    
v3.25.4
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 05, 2025
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
CAD ($)
item
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      
Semi-annual instalments $ 2.9    
Note payable to Omega Jo Inc.   $ 0.0 $ 2.9
Compensation of key management personnel   220.7 75.2
Patrick Dovigi's      
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      
Amount paid on satisfaction of this obligation   $ 33.5  
Related Parties      
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      
Lease on number of properties | item   6  
Cash outflow for leases   $ 14.3 8.1
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc      
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      
Revenue from related parties   5.9 34.9
Net payables to related parties   0.5  
Net receivables to related parties     $ 8.6
GFL Environmental Services JV LP (GES)      
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      
Revenue from related parties   29.1  
Net payables to related parties   43.7  
Deferred revenue   $ 62.6  
v3.25.4
EXPENSES BY NATURE (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
EXPENSES BY NATURE    
Employee benefits $ 1,967.9 $ 1,884.7
Transfer and disposal costs 1,171.5 1,068.4
Interest and other finance costs 595.2 665.8
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,053.9 996.9
Amortization of intangible assets 262.2 286.7
Other expenses 781.0 741.7
Transaction costs 56.1 46.1
Founder/CEO Remuneration 31.8 26.8
Acquisition, rebranding and other integration costs 13.4 6.2
Maintenance and repairs 463.2 446.1
Fuel costs 264.8 273.4
(Gain) loss on foreign exchange (256.9) 291.2 [1]
Share-based payments 150.2 97.5
Gain on sale of property and equipment (91.1) (2.7) [1]
Loss on divestitures 8.6 481.8 [1]
Change in value on Call Option 60.0 0.0
Other (181.8) (29.7) [1]
Total expenses $ 6,350.0 $ 7,280.9 [1]
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations    
Revenue $ 6,615.9 $ 6,138.8 [1]
Expenses 6,350.0 7,280.9 [1]
Income (loss) before income taxes 226.9 (1,123.9) [1]
Net income from discontinued operations 3,572.3 159.8 [1]
Reclassification to net income (loss) of foreign currency differences on divestitures (0.8) (26.5) [1]
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations 3,395.8 159.8 [1]
GFL Environmental Services    
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations    
Revenue 237.0 1,723.2
Expenses 202.0 1,544.1
Income (loss) before income taxes 35.0 179.1
Income tax (recovery) expense 3.0 19.3
Net income 32.0 159.8
Gain on disposal 4,358.7  
Income tax on gain on disposal 818.4  
Net income from discontinued operations 3,572.3 159.8
Reclassification to net income (loss) of foreign currency differences on divestitures (176.5)  
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations $ 3,395.8 $ 159.8
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.
v3.25.4
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Cash flow information (Details) - GFL Environmental Services - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations    
Operating cash flows from discontinued operations $ 39.7 $ 471.1
Investing cash flows used in discontinued operations (18.0) (143.3)
Financing cash flows used in discontinued operations (10.3) (343.1)
Changes due to foreign exchange revaluation of cash 0.2 (0.6)
Decrease in cash from discontinued operations 11.6 $ (15.9)
Proceeds from divestitures, net of transaction costs 5,929.6  
Transaction costs paid later for divestiture $ 165.5  
v3.25.4
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Major borrowings - 5.500% USD senior notes due 2034
$ in Millions
Jan. 13, 2026
USD ($)
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]  
Notional amount $ 1,000.0
Borrowings, interest rate 5.50%
v3.25.4
DIVESTITURES (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
DIVESTITURES    
Proceeds from divestitures $ 5,811.8 $ 86.0
(Loss) Gain on divestiture $ (8.6) $ (481.8) [1]
[1] (1)Comparative figures have been re-presented, refer to Note 2 and 23.