Local Services for Fort Frances
In addition to residential and commercial waste removal and recycling services offered by GFL, our Fort Frances branch offers the following services to customers in the Rainy River District:
For more information about local services, please visit our branch page or call 807.274.6255.
Storage
We offer portable sea-cans and mini warehouses for personal and/or commercial storage.
Sea-Can Storage: Sea-Cans are portable storage options. GFL can drop them off at your desired location, and relocate them to a new home, job site, or wherever you need them to be.
Mini Warehouse Storage: Our mini warehouse is located at our office location, on Highway 11/71, just west of the Fort Frances town limits. The sizes available are: 6 ft x 9 ft or 15 ft x 9 ft, and you keep the key to your storage at all times.
Vacuum Excavating Service
GFL offers vacuum excavating services (also known as ‘daylighting’) as a safe alternative to using an excavator which exposes any gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, saver lines, etc. without damage or danger to personnel or property. Learn more about our commercial vacuum truck services here.
Septic and Eco-Flo System Servicing
Septic Trucks and Services
GFL provides septic servicing from Rainy River to Thunder Bay, utilizing 3 late model 3,500-gallon septic trucks for residential septic systems, as well as township lift stations, lagoons, and holding tanks. Learn about our commercial septic tank services here.
Eco-Flo System Servicing
GFL also services Glo-Flo systems and removes or replaces peat and pump holding tanks for eco-flo systems.
High-Pressure Washing and Steaming
GFL offers a number of high-pressure washing and steam cleaning options. With our mobile, high-pressure washing units and our self-contained, mobile steam units, we meet our customers’ needs, regardless the scale of the job.
3,000 psi High Pressure Washer
- Hot or cold (Hot water to 230°F and able to clean drains and sewer lines)
- Suitable for equipment and buildings
20,000 psi High Pressure Washer
High Pressure Steam Unit
- Dry or wet steam self-contained unit
- Suitable for thawing or cleaning ice, waxes, or residues of any kind
Water Hauling
We have a 3,000 gallon portable/mobile water tank and a 3,000 gallon water truck for portable water delivery all year long.
Spill Response Service
GFL is available 24/7 and equipped for spill response.
We always carry:
- Absorbent pads and booms
- 6’ and 8’ river booms
We are licensed and certified for petroleum products as well as any grain or flours. Learn more about Emergency Response services here.
Recycling Services
At GFL, our residential recycling plans offer customers the resources they need to maintain a more sustainable waste stream that helps keep recyclable materials out of landfills. Our recycling services allow us to collect and recycle:
- Plastics: Types 1-7
- Scrap steel
- Cardboard/paper
We also manage an oil drop-off and OES E-waste drop location.
Rentals
GFL also offers roll-off container services to residential and commercial customers across the Rainy River District, as well as a number of additional rental services:
Sea-Container Rental:
Size: 8 ft (w) x 20 ft (l) x 8 ft (h)
Sea-containers are portable and lockable, making them perfect for construction or residential storage.
Office Trailer Rental:
Size: Various sizes from 20 ft to 26 ft long and 8 ft to 10 ft wide
Utilities: Electric or propane heat
Port-a-Jon/Wash Station Rental
We offer full-service Port-a-Jon’s for outdoor events such as weddings, fishing tournaments, and even grad parties Our toilets also have heated, flush-able, on-demand water units for a high-end experience.
