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Sanivac Mergers and Acquisitions

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Sanivac, a Family Business Since 1961

In 1961, John Kelly launched Sanivac, a company specializing in urban infrastructure maintenance and sanitation services. The Sanivac Group, which has spanned 3 generations of Kellys, now comprises: 425 employees, 8 branches, 275 trucks, and 15,000 sanitation units. The company is recognized by its small blue portable toilets, but Sanivac is much more than that! Hydro-excavation, septic tank and grease trap pumping, sewer and urban infrastructure cleaning, steam de-icing, all types of pumping, and rental and services of portable toilets and sanitary blocks are just some of the services offered.

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VACFORCE: A dream come true in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot

October 8, 2025, marks an important date for Groupe Sanivac. In front of clients, partners, suppliers, and gathered employees, the company officially inaugurated its brand-new ...
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A new era is beginning for the Sanivac Group: the birth of the future Sanivac Campus

A new era is beginning for the Sanivac Group: the birth of the future Sanivac Campus The Sanivac Group is taking another major step in ...
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Container Rental: Sanivac Launches a New Turnkey Service

Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, April 29, 2025 — Sanivac is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new division specializing in container rentals for construction sites. Whether for ...
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Sanivac expands in Outaouais with the acquisition of Locabec.

Sanivac, a family-owned Quebec-based company, is proud to announce a major milestone: the acquisition of Équipements Locabec’s portable toilet division in Outaouais! Équipements Locabec has ...
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Sanivac : Une expansion continue depuis 1961

SANIVAC: CONTINUOUS EXPANSION SINCE 1961

Foundation, evolution, and expansion of Sanivac As we approach the end of the year 2023, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey ...
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SANIVAC ACQUIRES THE SECTIONS OF GREASE TRAP PUMPING AND PORTABLE TOILETS & SANITATION BLOCKS FROM GROUPE SOLUTECH

Sanivac is pleased to inform you of a development within its company in the Quebec region. After many years of service in the field of ...
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Un hommage à Monsieur Yves Lalonde : Un pilier dans l'histoire de Sanivac

A TRIBUTE TO MR. YVES LALONDE: A PILLAR IN THE HISTORY OF SANIVAC

Sanivac foundation Since its inception in 1961 in Notre-Dame-De-l’Île-Perrot, Sanivac has evolved to become a leader in the field of sanitation services. After more than ...
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SANIVAC ACQUIRES CABINET JOSEPH

Sanivac, the leading Quebec company in mobile sanitary equipment rentals, hydro excavation, and sewer cleaning, is delighted to announce its recent acquisition of Cabinet Joseph, ...
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SANIVAC IS ARRIVING IN QUÉBEC CITY

Experts in sewer cleaning since 1961 are coming to Quebec! The family-owned company offers various high-quality services with a focus on environmental responsibility. Sanivac, a ...
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Sanivac offers a complete solution for the maintenance of urban, sanitary, and environmental infrastructures. Our main services include :

  • Rental and maintenance of portable toilets (including restroom trailers, sanitary blocks, and accessible units)
  • Rental of containers and Frac Tank reservoirs
  • Septic tank pumping
  • Grease trap pumping
  • General pumping and cleaning services
  • Unclogging and cleaning of garage drains, pump stations, and much more.
  • Hydro-excavation
  • On-site de-icing
  • Tanker and agri-food transport
  • Cleaning and unclogging of sewers, catch basins, and other urban infrastructure.

We provide services for construction sites, municipalities, outdoor events, food industries, schools, shopping centers, farms, and private residences.

👉 Discover all our services: sanivac.ca/services

The answer depends on the region you’re in! Thanks to our 8 branches located strategically across Quebec and Ontario, Sanivac serves a very large territory, including :

  • Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Estrie, Lanaudière, the Laurentides, Mauricie, and the Capitale-Nationale region

  • L’Outaouais et Ottawa via nos bureaux de Gatineau et Ottawa

This regional presence allows us to ensure fast service, optimized logistics, and genuine proximity to our clients.

📍 Check out our service map here : sanivac.ca/nos-succursales

Absolutely. Sanivac is known for having the largest inventory in Quebec, with over 15,000 sanitation units, including :

  • standard chemical toilets
  • multi-unit sanitary blocks
  • restroom trailers with showers
  • high-end units for weddings and festivals

Our units are available for short- or long-term rental, always delivered clean, inspected, and maintained on a customized schedule.

👉 Explore our sanitary solutions : sanivac.ca/location-toilettes

Yes. We use high-pressure combo trucks for cleaning pipes, unclogging catch basins, garage drains, and even storm and sanitary conduits in underground infrastructure.

This service is essential in spring and fall, especially for commercial buildings, schools, municipalities, and shopping centers that need to prevent backups and flooding.

🚨 Need a quick response?
👉 Request service here: sanivac.ca/nettoyage-egouts

Yes. Sanivac offers septic tank pumping and maintenance services, mainly in rural areas or for cottages not connected to municipal sewers. We also service holding tanks, sealed tanks, catch basins, valve chambers, grease traps, and more.

We send maintenance reminders and adjust the frequency based on usage and municipal regulations.

💧 Schedule your maintenance here : sanivac.ca/fosse-septique

Yes. Our team is available for emergency interventions, whether it’s an overflow, a clogged drain, or critical equipment that is no longer functioning. Thanks to our fleet of more than 375 specialized trucks, we can respond quickly based on priority and geographic area.

📞 In case of emergency : 1 888 767-1961

You can request a quote online in just a few clicks on our website. Simply select the service you’re interested in and fill out the form. A member of our team will contact you promptly to confirm your needs and offer a suitable solution.

📩 Request your quote here : sanivac.ca/demande-de-soumission

Yes! Sanivac is a Quebec family-owned business founded in 1961, now led by the third generation of the Kelly family. Although we now operate through 8 branches and have over 435 employees, we’ve maintained our sense of closeness, strong service values, and local commitment.

👉 Discover our story : sanivac.ca/a-propos

Sanivac offers a complete solution for the maintenance of urban, sanitary, and environmental infrastructures. Our main services include :

  • Rental and maintenance of portable toilets (including restroom trailers, sanitary blocks, and accessible units)
  • Rental of containers and Frac Tank reservoirs
  • Septic tank pumping
  • Grease trap pumping
  • General pumping and cleaning services
  • Unclogging and cleaning of garage drains, pump stations, and much more.
  • Hydro-excavation
  • On-site de-icing
  • Tanker and agri-food transport
  • Cleaning and unclogging of sewers, catch basins, and other urban infrastructure.

We provide services for construction sites, municipalities, outdoor events, food industries, schools, shopping centers, farms, and private residences.

👉 Discover all our services: sanivac.ca/services

The answer depends on the region you’re in! Thanks to our 8 branches located strategically across Quebec and Ontario, Sanivac serves a very large territory, including :

  • Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Estrie, Lanaudière, the Laurentides, Mauricie, and the Capitale-Nationale region

  • L’Outaouais et Ottawa via nos bureaux de Gatineau et Ottawa

This regional presence allows us to ensure fast service, optimized logistics, and genuine proximity to our clients.

📍 Check out our service map here : sanivac.ca/nos-succursales

 

Absolutely. Sanivac is known for having the largest inventory in Quebec, with over 15,000 sanitation units, including :

  • standard chemical toilets
  • multi-unit sanitary blocks
  • restroom trailers with showers
  • high-end units for weddings and festivals

Our units are available for short- or long-term rental, always delivered clean, inspected, and maintained on a customized schedule.

👉 Explore our sanitary solutions : sanivac.ca/location-toilettes

Yes. We use high-pressure combo trucks for cleaning pipes, unclogging catch basins, garage drains, and even storm and sanitary conduits in underground infrastructure.

This service is essential in spring and fall, especially for commercial buildings, schools, municipalities, and shopping centers that need to prevent backups and flooding.

🚨 Need a quick response?
👉 Request service here: sanivac.ca/nettoyage-egouts

Yes. Sanivac offers septic tank pumping and maintenance services, mainly in rural areas or for cottages not connected to municipal sewers. We also service holding tanks, sealed tanks, catch basins, valve chambers, grease traps, and more.

We send maintenance reminders and adjust the frequency based on usage and municipal regulations.

💧 Schedule your maintenance here : sanivac.ca/fosse-septique

Yes. Our team is available for emergency interventions, whether it’s an overflow, a clogged drain, or critical equipment that is no longer functioning. Thanks to our fleet of more than 375 specialized trucks, we can respond quickly based on priority and geographic area.

📞 In case of emergency : 1 888 767-1961

You can request a quote online in just a few clicks on our website. Simply select the service you’re interested in and fill out the form. A member of our team will contact you promptly to confirm your needs and offer a suitable solution.

📩 Request your quote here : sanivac.ca/demande-de-soumission

Yes! Sanivac is a family-owned Quebec company founded in 1961, now led by the third generation of the Kelly family. Even though we now operate through 8 branches and have more than 435 employees, we’ve maintained our sense of closeness, strong service values, and local commitment.

👉 Discover our story : sanivac.ca/a-propos

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Location de conteneurs - Sanivac

Sanivac expands its offering with a turnkey container rental service for construction site waste management. Fast delivery and a large inventory for all your projects.

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