Rising hauling costs, shrinking landfill capacity, and tightening compliance requirements are forcing construction, aggregates, and waste operators to rethink how they handle excess soil and slurry. What was once a straightforward disposal problem now squeezes margins, disrupts schedules, and complicates long-term site economics.
To help Canadian operators take control of rising excess-soil and slurry costs with practical, scalable washing solutions and local support, Frontline Machinery has launched a specialized division — Frontline Washing Systems.
Bringing the technology to Canada
Soil and slurry washing is well established in European markets, where operators adopted advanced recycling and material recovery technologies long before the category gained any traction in Canada.
The gap was never about whether the technology worked — Canadian operators simply lacked access to the specialized expertise, responsive service, and long-term support needed to make washing a viable option on the ground. Frontline Washing Systems was created to close that gap.
“We realized we needed to bring this technology into Canada and make it accessible, not just to one or two companies, but to the broader market,” said Daryl Todd, president of Frontline Washing Systems. “If it is not accessible, it is not going to help solve the problem we have on our hands in Canada.”
Expertise backed by support
The division draws on Frontline Machinery’s national support infrastructure, keeping the focus on outcomes operators care about most: less material going to disposal, more usable product coming back out, and better long-term numbers at the site level.
Central to that is flexibility. Frontline Washing Systems offers modular, scalable washing solutions that lower the barrier to entry for operators looking to bring washing into their business. Rather than forcing customers into large, fixed installations from day one, Frontline Washing Systems provides a more flexible starting point with systems that can be matched to current volumes, site requirements, and recovery goals, then expanded over time as needs grow. Unlike traditional washing setups that demand significant upfront commitment, it’s an easier entry point for operations that have been on the fence about whether washing stacks up financially.
“Our focus is on giving Canadian operators a better way forward in a market where hauling, disposal, and material handling costs are only getting harder to manage. This is not about adding another product line. It is about building a specialized capability around a category that now demands more attention, more expertise, and more support,” said Martin Anderton, managing director of Frontline Washing Systems. Anderton previously led Frontline Machinery’s Major Projects group and now oversees Frontline Washing Systems’ project delivery, technical teams, and service strategy.
Frontline’s service footprint
With three Canadian locations and employees across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, Frontline Washing Systems is positioned to support customers wherever they operate.
That national reach means local teams are available through every stage of the process, from initial project planning and system commissioning to ongoing service, parts supply, and long-term performance optimization.
“This market needs more than equipment availability,” Anderton added. “It needs a team that understands washing applications, understands the cost pressures customers are under, and can support these systems in the field over the long haul. That is exactly why Frontline Washing Systems exists.”
With Frontline Washing Systems, Frontline Machinery is investing in a category that is becoming more important to the Canadian industry. As operators look for smarter ways to reduce waste, recover value, and improve project economics, Frontline Washing Systems is positioned to bring specialized washing support to a market that’s ready for it.
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