Waste Connections

Waste Connections, Inc. is a major integrated solid waste services company operating primarily in the United States and Canada. It provides a range of services including waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling, serving over six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and energy sectors. The company operates 103 active landfills, as well as 157 transfer stations and 81 recycling facilities. Waste Connections strategically targets secondary and suburban markets with strong demographic growth, often avoiding competitive urban areas. Approximately 50% of its revenue comes from markets where the company holds exclusive rights to provide waste services. Additionally, through its R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary, Waste Connections is a leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and disposal services in key natural resource regions in the U.S. Following its merger with Progressive Waste in 2016, the company expanded its operations into Canada, contributing 12% of its consolidated revenue in 2023 from this market.

Mary Whitney

Executive Vice President and CFO

5 past transactions

American Disposal Services

Acquisition in 2018
American Disposal Services, Inc. is a waste management company based in Manassas, Virginia, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing recycling services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The company offers a variety of business services, including solutions tailored for small businesses, property management, office spaces, and industrial needs, as well as construction debris removal and waste audits. Additionally, American Disposal Services provides residential services such as curbside collection, special pickups, and support for home renovations. The company also serves communities through its offerings for homeowners' associations, multifamily units, government entities, and special events. As of December 2018, American Disposal Services operates as a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc.

Groot Industries

Acquisition in 2017
Groot is the privately-owned solid waste services company. It offers industrial waste management services; commercial waste management services, including property management solid waste collections; residential waste management services; and product and document destruction services.

Progressive Waste Solutions

Acquisition in 2016
Progressive Waste Solution’s story is one of innovation, growth and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Learn about what makes us progressive, and why we’re becoming the waste provider-of-choice for an ever-growing number of businesses, communities and homeowners throughout North America.
Rock River Environmental Services, Inc. provides waste disposal and composting, waste hauling and recycling, and environmental and remediation services in northern Illinois. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its services cover solid waste, recyclables, hazardous, special, medical wastes and other wastes. Rock River Environmental Services, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is based in Rockford, Illinois. As of November 3, 2015, Rock River Environmental Services, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Waste Connections Inc.

R360 Environmental Solutions

Acquisition in 2012
R360 Environmental Solutions specializes in non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and disposal services, catering to exploration and production (E&P) operators throughout the United States. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including landfill waste disposal, land treatment processes, washouts, oil reclamation, transportation, closed-loop equipment, waste collection, and production water disposal. R360 Environmental Solutions is committed to delivering reliable service and expertise while emphasizing environmentally sustainable waste management practices.
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