Waste Connections

Waste Connections is a leading integrated solid waste services company in North America, specializing in waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling. The company operates 103 active landfills, including exploration and production waste landfills, as well as nonmunicipal waste landfills. In addition, it manages 157 transfer stations and 81 recycling operations. Serving a diverse clientele that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and energy sectors, Waste Connections focuses on providing reliable waste management solutions tailored to the needs of its customers. The company expanded its reach into Canada through a merger with Progressive Waste in 2016, which has since contributed to a notable portion of its consolidated revenue. With a commitment to sustainability, Waste Connections also offers recycling services alongside its waste collection operations.

Mary Whitney

Executive Vice President and CFO

Past deals in Recycling

Arrowhead Environmental Partners

Acquisition in 2023
Arrowhead Environmental Partners, LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Uniontown, Alabama, specializes in the management and disposal of non-hazardous waste streams via its waste-by-rail infrastructure. The company owns and operates landfills that accept a wide array of waste types, including coal combustion residue, contaminated soils, liquid wastes, and other industrial by-products. Serving diverse clients such as governments, industries, and small businesses across the United States, Arrowhead Environmental Partners focuses on providing efficient and environmentally responsible waste management solutions, with a particular emphasis on the Northeast markets of New Jersey/New York City and eastern Massachusetts.

Lone Star Disposal

Acquisition in 2022
Lone Star Disposal, LP is a waste collection and environmental services provider based in Houston, Texas. Operating as a subsidiary of Frontier Waste Holdings, LLC, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions for waste management in the greater Houston metropolitan area. Its services include construction and demolition waste disposal, municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and materials processing. Additionally, Lone Star Disposal provides roll-off containers, waste compactors, and a variety of construction soils and landscape materials. With a robust service platform that includes a construction and demolition landfill, a municipal solid waste transfer station, and a recycling facility, Lone Star Disposal is equipped to serve a diverse clientele while promoting environmentally sustainable practices.

Team Waste

Acquisition in 2022
Team Waste USA is a provider of comprehensive waste management solutions, catering primarily to business clients and municipalities. They offer services such as roll-off dumpster rentals for construction waste, front-load dumpsters for regular trash collection, and commercial trash compactors. Their offerings extend to non-hazardous recycling services, including paper, glass, metal, and food waste. Additionally, they provide education on waste management and recycling practices for communities and individuals.

EL Harvey & Sons

Acquisition in 2021
EL Harvey & Sons is an environmental services company that provides solid waste handling solutions for both commercial and residential customers. The company specializes in waste hauling, transfer, and recycling operations, offering services such as dumpster rentals, junk removal, and curbside collection. With a focus on cost-effective and environmentally responsible practices, EL Harvey & Sons aims to meet the diverse waste and recycling needs of its clientele while promoting sustainable practices in the community. Additionally, the company offers water hauling services, further broadening its range of environmental solutions.

American Disposal Services

Acquisition in 2018
American Disposal Services, Inc. is a waste management company based in Manassas, Virginia, established in 2000. It specializes in providing recycling services to a diverse clientele, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company offers a wide range of business services, such as support for small businesses, property management, office solutions, industrial waste management, construction debris removal, waste audits, and cleaning services. For residential clients, American Disposal Services provides curbside collection, special pickups, and assistance with home renovations. Additionally, the company serves communities through services tailored 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 Industries Inc., based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is a privately-owned company that specializes in solid waste management services for municipalities and businesses. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including industrial, commercial, and residential waste management, as well as product and document destruction. In addition to waste collection, Groot engages in extensive recycling operations, processing various materials such as paper products, plastics, aluminum, steel, glass, and hazardous waste. The company operates multiple offices and convenience centers throughout Illinois, including locations in Round Lake Park, McCook, and West Chicago. Founded in 1914, Groot Industries has established itself as a key player in the waste management sector in the region.

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

Acquisition in 2015
Rock River Environmental Services, Inc. is a comprehensive provider of waste management solutions based in Rockford, Illinois, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in northern Illinois. Established in 1972, the company specializes in solid waste disposal, composting, waste hauling, and recycling services, as well as handling hazardous, special, medical, and other types of waste. Additionally, Rock River Environmental Services offers environmental remediation services, making it a versatile player in the waste management sector. As a subsidiary of Waste Connections Inc., the company is committed to delivering effective and sustainable waste solutions.

R360 Environmental Solutions

Acquisition in 2012
R360 Environmental Solutions is an environmental services company that specializes in non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and disposal. Catering to exploration and production 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, and waste collection. R360 Environmental Solutions is committed to delivering reliable service and expertise while promoting environmentally sustainable waste management practices in the oil and gas industry.
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