GreenWaste is honored to be recognized by Doris Matsui and Power Inn Alliance with their inaugural Powering Sustainability Award! Power Inn Alliance is a local Sacramento non-profit whose mission is to strengthen the Power Inn community. In 2023, our Sacramento team transitioned to 100% renewable fuel in their heavy equipment fleet, started a reclaimed lumber program, and volunteered, donated, and supported Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento’s Rock the Block Oak Park event. Being active members in the communities we serve is core to who we are. #PowerInnAlliance #StateoftheAlliance #sustainabilityaward #sustainability #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
GreenWaste
Environmental Services
San Jose, CA 1,773 followers
A greener way to a better world
About us
GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations and have 1,000+ employees.
- Website
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http://www.greenwaste.com
External link for GreenWaste
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Recycling Services and Yardwaste Collection
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Employees at GreenWaste
Updates
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As #WasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek comes to an end, we thank Victor Garibay for 26 years of service as Foreman at our GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility. We asked Victor what his favorite and most memorable part about working at GreenWaste is: “Me gusta lo que estamos haciendo, reutilizar cosas que la gente no quiere o no usa como metal, concreto, y madera… Desde el principio, cuando recién comencé a trabajar como obrero, siempre miraba a las personas que operaban las máquinas y pensaba que algún día yo también podría operar una máquina como ellas. No se me hacia facil, pero aprendi manajarlas… Fue cuando me hicieron lead.” English translation: “I like what we are doing by reusing material that people don’t want or need like metal, concrete, and wood… From the beginning, when I just started working, I always looked at people who operated the machines and thought that one day I too could operate a machine like them. It wasn't easy for me, but I learned how to operate it. That’s when they made me a lead.” #WRWW #employeespotlight #foreman #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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Adela Hernandez is a Safety Spotter at our GreenWaste Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility. We thank her for 2 years of service this #WasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek. We asked Adela what her favorite part about being a Safety Spotter is and she says, “Mi parte favorita es que todo el personal se siente seguro conmigo, como cuando hago mi trabajo como Safety Spotter." English translation: “My favorite part is that all the staff feel safe with me when I'm doing my job as a Safety Spotter.” #WRWW #employeespotlight #spotter #safetyspotter #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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This #WasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek, we thank Santos Swindle, Senior Welder and Fabricator, for his 17 years of service. When asked about his favorite part about working at GreenWaste, Santos said, “I love working for GreenWaste because for years it has felt like part of my family.” #WRWW #employeespotlight #weldor #fabricator #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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Lorena Rivas is a sorter at our GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery Facility. We thank her for 7 years of service this #WasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek. We asked Lorena what her favorite part about being a sorter and working at GreenWaste is: “Mi parte favorita es estar activa, la habilidad de trabajar con mi familia y amistades rodeando me. Y estoy bien agradecida porque GreenWaste me dio la oportunidad a mi y mi familia proveer para nuestra familia.” English translation: “My favorite part is being active and the ability to work with family and being surrounded by my friends. I am also grateful to GreenWaste because they gave me and my family the opportunity to provide for our families.” #WRWW #employeespotlight #sorter #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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This #WasteandRecyclingWorkersWeek, we thank Gerardo Huitron, Atherton Residential Driver, for his 28 years of service. We asked Gerardo what his favorite part about working at GreenWaste is: “Cuidar a los clientes y hacer un buen trabajo… es nuestro servicio que nos separa y nos ayuda a mantener y conseguir mas contratos.” English Translation: “Being able to take care of residents by providing excellent service… it’s our service that separates us from others and helps us keep and gain new contracts.” #WRWW #employeespotlight #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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In 2023, we reduced our annual total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36.3% against our 2022 baseline, highlighting our transition to exclusively using 100% renewable fuels in our off road, heavy equipment fleet. Learn more about our sustainability initiatives and progress in our 2023 Sustainability Report at https://lnkd.in/gVgWEaif! #sustainabilityreport #sustainability #renewablefuel #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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Ever wonder how GreenWaste composts your yard trimmings and mixed organics? Follow Beto as he talks through the composting process at our GreenWaste Z-Best Composting Facility. Purchase compost made from your yard trimmings and organics by visiting GreenWaste.com/products. #compost #composting #organics #recycle #reuse #recover #compost #greenwaste #circulareconomy #agreenerway
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Yesterday, our CEO, Tracy Adams, had a great time with Good Day Sacramento and Ashley Williams highlighting the benefits of recycling at our GreenWaste Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility. Check out the full video linked below with information on our compost and mulch voucher program! https://lnkd.in/gaFwmj4K
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Rain or shine, we’re always here to support the communities we serve! This month, GreenWaste volunteers worked side-by-side with members from across the Sacramento community at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s Rock the Block Oak Park initiative to revitalize the Oak Park community through essential home repairs and neighborhood enhancements. As the event’s Sustainability Sponsor, we provided locally-made, recycled-content landscape materials, and processed for recycling the event’s construction and demolition material. Together we’re helping to create lasting and sustainable development for Oak Park residents, now and into the future. #RocktheBlock #RocktheBlockSac #community #recycle #reuse #recover #circulareconomy #agreenerway