What 5280 Waste Solutions does

5280 Waste Solutions is a Denver-based, locally owned and operated waste management company founded in 2012 by Bill Bradley. The company serves residential homeowners, contractors, commercial businesses, HOAs, and property managers across 30+ cities on the Colorado Front Range, offering roll-off dumpster rentals (10-40 yard sizes), commercial dumpster services (2-8 yard), residential curbside trash and recycling pickup using 96-gallon bins, LEED-compliant construction and demolition recycling documentation, and bulky item pickup. It operates the largest independent roll-off fleet on the Front Range with 40+ trucks and 1,700+ containers, supported by 5,000+ active customers and a 4.9 Google rating.

The company's technology stack centers on Starlight LLC, an in-house waste stream management SaaS with mobile and cloud-based applications used for real-time dispatch, service management, and customer communication. Following the October 2025 acquisitions of Compost Colorado and Wompost, 5280 also operates Denver's first commercial compost facility and processes food scraps and BPI-certified compostable packaging, making it the largest independent organics hauler in metro Denver. A circular-economy initiative converts post-consumer drywall into landscaping gypsum blocks, providing a secondary revenue stream and a sustainability differentiator for LEED-certified construction projects.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time and recurring streams: pay-as-you-go roll-off rentals ($300-$900+ per job, 3-10 day rental periods with transparent tonnage allowances), recurring monthly commercial dumpster subscriptions (2-8 yard containers with pickup frequencies up to 5x per week), recurring residential trash and recycling subscriptions, organics collection subscriptions delivered through the Compost Colorado and Wompost brands, and gypsum block hardware sales. The go-to-motion combines direct-to-consumer online booking and phone sales (720-884-0300), enterprise field sales for commercial and contractor accounts, and integrated service partnerships for organics. Following an April 2025 recapitalization of $23.2M+ led by Laurel Mountain Capital alongside Tecum Capital and Comerica, and led operationally by CEO Jeff Kendall and President Art Mejia, the company is positioned to capture demand from Denver's Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance taking effect September 2026.

Name

5280 Waste Solutions

Legal name

5280 Waste Solutions

Website

https://5280waste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

5280 Waste Solutions is a Denver-based, locally owned waste hauler providing roll-off dumpster rentals, commercial and residential trash/recycling collection, and organics composting to contractors, businesses, and homeowners across Colorado's Front Range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Dumpster Rental & Roll-Off Container Services (HSAKALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roll-off Dumpster Rental & On-site Container Services (BPALAJAJ), Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ), Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF)

Keywords

• Roll-off dumpster rental
• Commercial waste collection
• Residential trash recycling
• Construction debris hauling
• Organics composting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roll-Off Dumpster Rental: Primary revenue stream from renting roll-off dumpsters (10, 12, 20, 30, 40-yard sizes) to residential, commercial, and construction customers. Pricing is transparent and all-inclusive with delivery, pickup, and set tonnage allowance. Same-day and next-day delivery available.
2. Commercial Waste Collection: Recurring revenue from commercial dumpster services (2, 3, 4, 6, 8-yard containers) with flexible pickup schedules up to 5 times per week. Includes trash, recycling, and composting services.
3. Residential Trash & Recycling Pickup: Weekly residential trash and recycling pickup services using 96-gallon bins. Recently launched service expanding into residential segment with customizable pickup schedules.
4. Organics/Compost Collection: Commercial composting services through partnership with Compost Colorado and Wompost. Supports compliance with Denver's Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance effective September 2026.
5. Large/Bulky Item Pickup: One-time pickup service for large items including furniture, mattresses, appliances, yard waste, and remodeling debris.
6. Recycled Gypsum Block Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling landscaping blocks made from recycled drywall, creating circular economy solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

5280 Waste Solutions is a Denver-based waste management company that rents roll-off dumpsters (10-40 yard) to contractors, homeowners, and commercial customers, and provides recurring residential curbside trash and recycling pickup, commercial dumpster service, bulky item pickup, and organics/composting collection across the Colorado Front Range. Following its 2025 acquisition of Compost Colorado and Wompost, it operates as an integrated trash, recycling, and organics hauler and runs an in-house gypsum block recycling process.

Product overview

5280 Waste Solutions operates as a locally owned waste management company offering a comprehensive suite of waste collection and disposal services across the Colorado Front Range. The core offering centers on roll-off dumpster rentals available in 5 sizes (10, 12, 20, 30, and 40 yards), supplemented by residential curbside trash and recycling pickup using 96-gallon bins, commercial dumpster services (2-8 yard containers), and organics/composting collection through the Compost Colorado brand. The company also provides LEED-compliant recycling documentation for construction projects, bulky item pickup, and specialized services for HOAs and property managers. Following the acquisition of Compost Colorado and Wompost in late 2025, 5280 now operates as a parent company offering integrated trash, recycling, and composting services, making it the largest independent organics hauler in metro Denver.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compost Colorado: Full-service composting brand operating under the 5280 parent company; turns local organic waste into nutrient-rich soil and operates Denver's first official commercial compost site
• Wompost

Products and services

• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Rental of open-top and closed-top roll-off containers in 10, 12, 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes for home renovations, construction projects, and commercial cleanouts. Includes same-day or next-day delivery, flexible 3-10 day rental periods, set tonnage allowance, and responsible waste sorting for recycling.
• Residential Trash & Recycling Pickup Recurring curbside collection of household trash and recycling for residential customers using 96-gallon bins, with customizable pickup schedules up to four times per week.
• Commercial Dumpster Services Ongoing commercial waste collection using 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-yard dumpsters for businesses and properties, with flexible pickup schedules up to multiple times per week.
• Organics Collection & Composting Commercial and residential organics collection for food waste and compostable materials, processed at Compost Colorado's commercial compost facility; supports compliance with Denver's Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance taking effect September 1, 2026.
• LEED-Compliant Recycling Program Construction and demolition debris recycling program that tracks container waste and recyclable materials by date, material type, weight or volume, and destination, and provides summary reporting for LEED certification submittals.
• Bulky Item Pickup On-demand pickup of large household items including furniture, mattresses, box springs, appliances, hot water heaters, branches, yard waste, remodeling debris, and fence panels.
• HOA Solutions Waste management services designed for homeowner associations, including customized collection schedules and community-level programs across multiple properties.
• Property Manager Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 Google Rating based on 137 reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compost ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Strategic partnership where Compost Colorado operates under the 5280 parent company brand. Compost Colorado is Denver's first official commercial compost site processing food scraps and BPI-certified compostable packaging into nutrient-rich soil. Brand identity and leadership remain intact. Partnership makes 5280 the largest independent organics hauler in metro Denver.
• WompostcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Women-owned compost collection service based in Aurora, Colorado. Only compost collection and delivery service based in Aurora, extending service into communities with historically limited organics access. Operates under 5280 parent company with Wompost brand identity preserved.
• Closed Loop Center / Composting ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Compost Colorado was selected for inaugural infrastructure grant program jointly launched by Closed Loop Center for the Circular Economy, Biodegradable Products Institute, and U.S. Composting Council. Funding supported Compost Colorado's processing capacity development.
• Extreme Community MakeoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit coordinating volunteer teams to partner with underserved residents for home and neighborhood improvement projects. 5280 provides discounted dumpsters for community clean-up projects. Partnership echoes ECM's mission of keeping Denver neighborhoods clean and safe.
• Home Builders FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit enabling individuals with disabilities to live more independent lives through home modifications. 5280 donated 10-yard dumpster for ramp installation project. Partnership supports community outreach and neighborhood improvement.
• Recycle ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization making Colorado a national leader in waste reduction, recovery, and diversion. 5280 ran promotional campaign where customers donated $25 to Recycle Colorado using unique promo code, supporting waste reduction initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Casella Waste Systems: Vertically integrated regional solid waste, recycling, and roll-off operator in the eastern US. Comparable vertically integrated model combining disposal, collection, and recycling under one platform.
• Republic Services: Second-largest US waste hauler offering roll-off, commercial, residential, and recycling services. Operates in the Denver market and competes directly with 5280 for commercial and contractor accounts.
• GFL Environmental: Canadian-headquartered environmental services company with extensive US footprint across solid waste, organics, and recycling. Competitor in organics hauling and a comparable full-service platform model.
• Waste Management: Largest US waste hauler operating commercial, residential, roll-off, and recycling services nationally. Competes with 5280 across Front Range commercial and roll-off accounts, with greater scale and route density.
• Waste Connections: Third major North American waste hauler with significant roll-off and commercial operations. Active acquirer in fragmented markets and a direct competitor on Front Range roll-off and commercial work.

Direct peers

• Budget Dumpster: National online roll-off dumpster rental broker and operator offering 10-40 yard containers in many US markets. Directly comparable online ordering, transparent pricing, and multi-size roll-off model.
• Junk King: National junk removal franchise providing residential and commercial hauling services with transparent pricing. Comparable customer segment and service model to 5280's bulky item and cleanout offerings.
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Largest North American junk removal franchise offering on-demand pickup of bulky items. Overlaps directly with 5280's bulky item pickup and residential cleanout services.
• Bin There Dump That: Franchise roll-off dumpster rental brand serving residential customers across North America with similar size offerings and same-day delivery positioning. Most direct franchise-model competitor to 5280's roll-off rental.

Regional players

• Alpine Waste & Recycling: Denver-area independent waste and recycling hauler serving commercial and residential customers. Closest regional peer competing head-to-head with 5280 across the Front Range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/5280WasteSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5280-waste-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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