Gold Medal Environmental

What Gold Medal Environmental does

Gold Medal Environmental (legal entity: Gold Medal Services, LLC) is a Mid-Atlantic waste management and recycling services company backed by private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, the company provides residential trash and recycling collection, commercial solid waste and recycling services, roll-off dumpster rentals, compactor rentals, and event-box rentals across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. It serves homeowners, municipalities, and commercial customers in sectors including construction, healthcare, retail, warehousing, and multi-family housing, with recurring subscription-based revenue for residential and commercial accounts and project-based billing for roll-off and event rentals.

The company operates a fleet of over 250 collection vehicles and maintains state-of-the-art materials recovery facilities supporting end-to-end zero-to-landfill solutions, including a waste-to-fuel alternative disposal option. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; residential billing runs on a monthly cadence. Distribution is direct, via the company website, online signup portals, phone-based customer service, and company-owned field service routes. Gold Medal Environmental retains several subsidiary brands — Apple Valley Waste (West Virginia), Patriot Disposal (Virginia), and J&J Trash Service (Maryland) — and is consolidating acquired operations under the Patriot name following a multi-year operational turnaround.

Since 2018, Gold Medal Environmental has executed multiple acquisitions (Earthtech Contracting, Apple Valley Waste Services, Commonwealth Commons, Envirowaste, Patriot Disposal in 2024, and J&J Trash Service in 2025) to build regional scale. The company is led by CEO John Doyen, promoted from president and COO in 2025, and employs 101-250 people. Revenue is not directly disclosed; the Patriot Disposal acquisition alone contributes approximately $40 million in annualized revenue, suggesting a consolidated platform in the $100M-$250M range, with the caveat that no company-level revenue figure is publicly stated.

Name

Gold Medal Environmental

Legal name

Gold Medal Services, LLC

Website

https://goldmedal.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gold Medal Environmental is a PE-backed Mid-Atlantic waste management and recycling services company serving residential, municipal, and commercial customers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia via a fleet of over 250 collection vehicles and multiple acquired subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Residential trash collection
• Commercial hauling services
• Roll-off dumpster rentals
• Recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sewell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Waste Collection: Recurring residential trash collection and recycling pickup services for homeowners in southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets, offering durable containers, efficient pick-up schedules, and 24/7 customer service.
2. Business Container Rentals: Roll-off dumpster rentals, compactor rentals, and business container services for commercial customers including warehouses, office buildings, apartments, malls, factories, supermarkets, and hospitals. Available 24/7 with same-day service.
3. Event Box Rentals: Short-term waste management solutions for special events using disposable one-time-use boxes with lids and liner bags.
4. Commercial Hauling Services: Acquired hauling operations including Patriot Disposal (Virginia, ~$40M annualized revenue, 70 trucks) and J&J Trash Service (Maryland, 50+ vehicles).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gold Medal Environmental provides residential and commercial waste collection, recycling, and container rental services across the Mid-Atlantic United States. Core offerings include curbside residential trash and recycling pickup, business solid waste collection, roll-off dumpster rentals, compactor rentals, and disposable event boxes, supported by a fleet of over 250 collection vehicles. The company also operates materials recovery facilities and a waste-to-fuel alternative program that enable end-to-end zero-to-landfill disposal solutions.

Product overview

Gold Medal Environmental is a waste management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services under a unified platform. The core offerings include residential waste collection, business solid waste collection, roll-off dumpster rentals, compactor rentals, event boxes, and recycling services. The company operates a fleet of over 250 collection vehicles and maintains subsidiaries including Apple Valley Waste in West Virginia and Patriot Disposal in Virginia (with plans to consolidate under the Patriot brand). Key differentiators include 24/7 service availability, same-day service options, sustainability-focused zero-to-landfill solutions, and a waste-to-fuel alternative program. The company provides container rentals ranging from 95-gallon residential cans to 8-cubic-yard commercial containers, serving municipalities and businesses of all sizes throughout the Mid-Atlantic region (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Waste Collection Curbside home waste management and garbage collection services for homeowners and townships throughout southern New Jersey and metropolitan Philadelphia, featuring durable containers, efficient pickup schedules, and 24/7 customer service.
• Business Solid Waste Collection Professional solid waste collection and recycling services for municipalities and businesses of all sizes throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, offering flexibility and accommodation for unique waste management needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Open-top dumpster rentals for short-term and long-term projects including building demolition, home improvement, roofing, construction, landscaping, and special events.
• Compactor Rental Services Complete line of compactor and waste reduction solutions for customers generating high volumes of waste, including custom-designed state-of-the-art equipment for warehousing, distribution centers, high-rise buildings, apartments, malls, factories, supermarkets, and hospitals.
• Event Boxes Short-term waste management solution for special events featuring disposable 18" X 18" X 32" one-time-use boxes with lids and liner bags for clean, worry-free event waste collection.
• Recycling Services Recycling collection solutions for home and business customers, mandated in New Jersey, as part of the company's end-to-end zero-to-landfill solutions to reduce waste going to incinerators and landfills.
• Business Container Rentals Traditional business container rentals available in six sizes (95 gallon to 8 cubic yard) for rear and side load service, suitable for small and large businesses with flexible pickup schedules.
• Apple Valley Waste Services West Virginia-based wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Medal Environmental operating as a retained brand, providing waste management and hauling services in West Virginia.
• Patriot Disposal Services Virginia-based waste management and hauling company acquired by Gold Medal Environmental in 2024 (approximately $40 million in annualized revenue, 70 trucks). Planned for rebranding under the Patriot name as part of company consolidation strategy.
• J&J Trash Service Frederick, Maryland-based hauling company acquired by Gold Medal Environmental in 2025, operating more than 50 vehicles and being integrated into the company's Maryland operations.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patriot DisposalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Virginia-based waste management company acquired by Gold Medal Environmental in 2024-2025. Approximately $40 million in annualized revenue with 70 trucks. The acquired operations will be rebranded under the Patriot name as part of the company's consolidation strategy.
• J&J Trash ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Frederick, Maryland-based hauling company identified by sources, acquired by Gold Medal Environmental in 2024-2025. Operating more than 50 vehicles as part of the acquisition strategy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste hauler with comprehensive collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services. Comparable to Gold Medal as the dominant incumbent whose route density and landfill ownership set competitive benchmarks across every Mid-Atlantic market Gold Medal serves.
• Republic Services: Second-largest US solid-waste company offering residential, commercial, industrial, and recycling collection plus disposal. Directly comparable in service mix and customer types (municipalities, healthcare, retail, residential), competing for the same Mid-Atlantic contracts.
• Waste Connections: Large North American solid-waste operator built largely through acquisitions of regional haulers. Highly comparable business model (subscription collection, transfer, recycling, disposal) and PE-style roll-up history mirror Gold Medal's growth playbook.
• GFL Environmental: Major North American diversified environmental services company with solid waste, liquid waste, and infrastructure services. Comparable collection and recycling offerings across the eastern US, with similar sustainability messaging and PE-backed expansion history.
• Recology: Employee-owned West Coast-focused hauler known for zero-waste and diversion leadership. Comparable sustainability positioning (zero-landfill/MRF-centric) to Gold Medal's environmental value proposition, though operating in a different geography.
• FCC Environmental Services: Multinational waste management operator with US municipal and commercial contracts. Comparable in municipal/government contract orientation, sustainability messaging, and roll-up acquisition strategy in adjacent markets.

Direct peers

• Casella Waste Systems: Regional, growth-by-acquisition solid-waste and recycling company in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable to Gold Medal in size, acquisition strategy, sustainability positioning (zero-waste initiatives), and customer mix of residential, commercial, and roll-off customers.

Regional players

• Rumpke Consolidated Companies: Family-owned regional hauler serving the Midwest and Mid-South with residential, commercial, and industrial waste plus recycling and disposal facilities. Comparable as a family/founder-aligned regional operator with vertically integrated collection and disposal infrastructure.
• Red River Waste Solutions: Regional solid-waste hauler with municipal, residential, and commercial contracts in the Southeast and adjacent markets. Comparable in PE-backed roll-up growth and focus on municipal/government contracts that Gold Medal also targets.

Emerging players

• Allied Waste/Local Regional Haulers (e.g., Johnnie Johnson): Smaller regional roll-off and commercial hauling operators in the Mid-Atlantic that resemble J&J Trash Service and Patriot Disposal before their acquisition. Highly comparable as potential tuck-in targets and direct competitors on local municipal and commercial bids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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