What Local Waste Services does

Local Waste Services, Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned waste and recycling hauling company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, founded in April 1999 by the Cattran family. The company provides residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection services across Central Ohio, operating under exclusive contracts with 30+ municipalities in Franklin, Fairfield, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, and Delaware counties, and serving 155,000+ customers weekly with a fleet of 75+ vehicles and 150+ team members.

The company runs three integrated service lines: Residential (wheeled carts in 35/65/96 gallon sizes plus 10/20/30 yard construction dumpsters), Commercial (2/4/6/8 yard front-load containers for waste, mixed recycling, and cardboard), and Industrial (open-top containers, 40 yard compactors, and compactor installation). Underlying operations leverage a CNG-powered fleet operating nearly 100% emissions free with on-site CNG filling stations, fleet-wide video monitoring systems for safety and live service updates, and a 10,000 sq ft cardboard recycling process center and transfer station on a 16-acre owned property that includes a 10,000 sq ft headquarters, a 22,000 sq ft maintenance shop, and a second 15,000 sq ft maintenance facility completed in 2024.

Local Waste Services generates revenue primarily through recurring subscription-based municipal contracts (residential curbside collection billed quarterly), commercial front-load container subscriptions, and project-based industrial services and construction dumpster rentals. Pricing varies by municipality, with residential base rates ranging from approximately $15 to $26 per household per month plus fuel surcharges and cart rental fees. The company sells through direct field sales to commercial and industrial customers with on-site consultations, through municipal contract awards for residential service, and via a Soft-Pak-powered customer portal for billing, service updates, and account management.

Name

Local Waste Services

Legal name

Local Waste Services, Ltd.

Website

https://localwasteservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Local Waste Services is a privately held, family-owned waste and recycling hauler in Central Ohio that provides residential, commercial, and industrial collection services under exclusive contracts with 30+ municipalities, serving 155,000+ customers weekly with a fleet of 75+ vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulky Waste & White Goods Drop-Off/Transfer (BPALABAE)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Recycling collection services
• Commercial waste hauling
• Residential curbside pickup
• Construction dumpster rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Waste Collection: Weekly curbside solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection services to residential customers in Central Ohio municipalities. Revenue generated through monthly service fees, cart rental charges, and fuel surcharges billed quarterly.
2. Commercial Waste Collection: Front-load container services (2, 4, 6, 8 yard) for solid waste, mixed recycling, and cardboard collection to businesses. Services include lock-bars and wheeled mobility options.
3. Industrial Services: Open-top container, compactor installation and hauling services for job sites, warehouses, and construction projects. On-call and scheduled service options.
4. Construction Dumpster Rentals: 10, 20, and 30 yard open-top construction dumpsters available for residential and commercial projects.
5. Appliance Disposal Services: Collection and disposal of Freon-based appliances with fees ranging from $50-$125 per item depending on municipality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Local Waste Services provides waste collection and recycling solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Central Ohio. Service offerings include curbside solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection under exclusive municipal contracts, front-load container service for commercial accounts, and open-top dumpsters plus compactor installation for industrial and construction customers. Operations are supported by a fleet of 75+ CNG-powered vehicles, an in-house cardboard recycling process center, and a customer portal for billing and live service updates.

Product overview

Local Waste Services is a waste collection and recycling company offering three integrated service lines: Residential Services (wheeled carts in 35/65/96 gallon sizes, construction dumpsters in 10/20/30 yard sizes), Commercial Services (front-load containers in 2/4/6/8 yard sizes), and Industrial Services (open-top dumpsters, 40 yard compactors, and compactor installation). The company provides exclusive solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection to over 30 municipalities across Central Ohio, serving over 150,000 customers weekly through a fleet of 75+ vehicles. Services are coordinated through a Soft-Pak-powered customer portal for account management and payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Exclusive curbside solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection for homeowners in 30+ municipalities across Central Ohio (Franklin, Fairfield, Madison, Licking, Pickaway, and Delaware counties). Service includes wheeled carts in 35/65/96 gallon sizes, weekly automated collection, and customizable options for private drives and senior citizens.
• Commercial Services Solid waste, mixed recycling, and cardboard collection for commercial businesses across Central Ohio. Each commercial account is personally managed by an LWS representative who conducts on-site consultation and builds a custom service plan. Front-load containers available in 2, 4, 6, and 8 yard sizes with optional lock-bars and wheeled casters, on daily or weekly schedules.
• Industrial Services Solid waste, cardboard, and construction material collection for warehouses, job sites, and industrial operations. Includes open-top containers in 10/20/30 yard sizes, 40 yard compactor installation and hauling, and professional machine fabrications. Scheduled and on-call service options with emphasis on prompt delivery and urgent availability.
• Customer Portal Online portal for residential and commercial customers to access live service updates, make secure payments, view billing history, and manage account information. Powered by Soft-Pak software platform, with login requiring a customer number and access code from billing statements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 155,000+ customers weekly across Central Ohio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Soft-PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoft-Pak provides the customer portal system used by Local Waste Services for online bill payment, service updates, and account management. Customers access their accounts through Soft-Pak's web-based platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Priority Waste: Michigan-based regional roll-off and commercial front-load waste hauler with focus on construction and commercial accounts. Comparable to LWS's industrial and commercial service lines in a neighboring Midwest market.
• Rumpke Waste & Recycling: Family-owned regional waste hauler headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection plus recycling across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The closest direct analogue to LWS by ownership profile, geographic base, and service mix.
• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management company operating in the Northeast US. Closely comparable business model of exclusive municipal contracts, residential/commercial/industrial collection, and recycling facilities — model PE-grade regional hauler comparable to what LWS could become at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Connections: Major North American waste services company operating in 44 states, with a strategy of acquiring and operating exclusive municipal franchises and post-rebate contracts similar to LWS's Central Ohio book.
• Republic Services: Second-largest US waste hauler offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling and disposal. A direct bidder against LWS for Ohio municipal contracts and benchmark for valuation multiples in the sector.
• GFL Environmental: Large North American diversified environmental services company with solid waste, recycling, and soil/landfill operations across the US Midwest, including Ohio. Operates alongside LWS in overlapping regional markets.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste and environmental services provider, operating across collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. Competes with LWS for municipal contracts in Ohio and sets industry pricing/margins benchmarks for regional haulers.

Others

• Hauler Alliance Group (H.A.G.) / Affiliated Waste Industries-type regional haulers: Aggregator/network brands serving small and mid-sized regional haulers. Relevant as comparable exit vehicle and consolidation backdrop for family-owned regional haulers like LWS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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