Waste Connections Richard Flores

About

Waste Connections, Inc. is one of the largest integrated solid waste services companies in North America, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers with comprehensive waste management solutions. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Waste Connections was founded in 1997 and has grown rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become a leading provider of waste collection, recycling, disposal, and resource recovery services across the United States and Canada. The company’s core operations include non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal, recycling services, and resource recovery aimed at reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainability. It serves millions of customers in secondary and exclusive markets across more than 40 U.S. states and in several Canadian provinces. Waste Connections also offers specialized services such as oilfield waste treatment and disposal, intermodal rail waste transport services, and commercial recycling solutions tailored to a broad range of client needs. Waste Connections emphasizes a philosophy of local engagement through locally based management teams who understand the communities they serve. The company invests in advanced technology, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives, including recycling automation and renewable energy efforts, to enhance environmental performance while providing reliable customer service. Its sustainability commitments include recycling processors and programs designed to divert more materials from landfills and support circular economy goals. Over the years, Waste Connections has become the third largest solid waste management company in North America, behind only a few national competitors, with a reinforced commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and long-term community partnerships.

Industries Served

Restaurant, Bar, Hotel, Commercial kitchen, Event venue, Hospitality