Patrick Dovigi: The Former Goalie Who Became a Billionaire Garbage King

Patrick Dovigi is not your average garbage man. In fact, he's not even close. Dovigi is the founder and CEO of GFL Environmental, one of the largest waste management companies in North America. And he's made a fortune doing it—to the tune of $1 billion.

But Dovigi's journey to the top of the garbage heap wasn't always easy. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Dovigi grew up in a working-class family. His father was a steelworker, and his mother was a homemaker. Dovigi was a talented hockey player, and he dreamed of playing in the NHL.

But Dovigi's hockey career was cut short by a knee injury. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Ryerson University in Toronto, where he studied business. After graduating, Dovigi worked in sales for a few years before starting his own business in 2007.

Dovigi's business, Green For Life Environmental, started out as a small waste management company. But Dovigi quickly grew the business through a series of acquisitions. In 2018, GFL went public, and Dovigi became a billionaire.

Today, GFL is one of the largest waste management companies in North America. The company has over 10,000 employees and operates in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. GFL provides a variety of waste management services, including waste collection, recycling, and disposal.

Dovigi's success is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He started out with a small business, and he grew it into a billion-dollar empire. Dovigi is a role model for entrepreneurs everywhere, and he shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.