Atlas Disposal

What Atlas Disposal does

Atlas Disposal is a privately held, independent waste management and environmental services company founded in March 1998 in Sacramento, California, in direct response to new California recycling mandates. The company operates across three western US states — California, Utah (entered 2018), and Arizona (entered 2021 via acquisition of Pyramid Services) — serving residential, commercial, industrial, and temporary-project customers with a comprehensive container portfolio. Its container fleet spans 10-to-40 cubic yard roll-off dumpsters, 2-to-8 yard commercial front loaders, 32-96 gallon residential carts, and industrial compactors, supported by an eco-friendly fleet running on compressed natural gas (CNG) under the ReFuel initiative, a 2013-launched facility described as the nation's first commercial dispenser of carbon-negative renewable natural gas derived from food waste.

The company's business model is built on three primary revenue streams: (1) subscription/recurring commercial and industrial waste collection contracts billed monthly with customized container sizes and pickup schedules; (2) residential municipal agreements, most notably a 10-year exclusive contract with the City of Rancho Cordova effective January 2025 covering curbside garbage, recycling, and organic waste; and (3) one-time/project-based temporary roll-off dumpster rentals for remodels, cleanouts, and construction debris. Distribution combines direct field sales for enterprise accounts, inside sales via regional phone numbers, self-service website quote requests, and a customer portal (Soft-Pak) augmented by a mobile app launched in late 2024. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across property management (FPI Management, Date Tree Apartments, Wasatch Group), hospitality (Four Seasons), industrial/construction, and residential municipalities.

Underlying technology is fleet- and operations-centric rather than software-centric: the CNG fleet and on-site ReFuel renewable natural gas facility provide an emissions-reduction differentiator, while diversion reporting and SB 1383 organic waste compliance services address California's regulatory demand. The company is led by President & CEO Brian Waters (appointed April 2025) with VP of Sales & Marketing Robb Seipp, operates with 51-100 employees, and remains independent with no disclosed institutional ownership. Strategic emphasis is on multi-state regional density, municipal contract capture, and sustainability-led differentiation against national waste haulers.

Name

Atlas Disposal

Legal name

Atlas Disposal

Website

https://atlasdisposal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atlas Disposal is a privately held, independent waste management and recycling company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across California, Utah, and Arizona with CNG-powered fleets and a 10-year Rancho Cordova municipal contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Curbside MSW Collection (Cart-Based) (EUAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Item & White Goods Collection (Bulky Waste) (BPALAAAD), Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Recycling services
• Dumpster rental
• Commercial waste collection
• Organic waste diversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Waste Collection Services: Ongoing waste collection services for commercial properties including container rentals, scheduled pickup, recycling assistance, and compactor solutions. Revenue generated through recurring service contracts with property managers and business owners.
2. Industrial Waste Management: Customized waste removal services for industrial operations including roll-off dumpsters, recycling solutions for large volumes, and compactor sales or leases. Provides services for source-separated materials including wood, metal, green waste, and food waste.
3. Residential Waste Collection: Curbside collection services for residential customers including garbage, recycling, and organic waste. Includes bulk item pickups, street sweeping services, and access to composting programs. Revenue from municipal contracts and residential service agreements.
4. Temporary Dumpster Rentals: Short-term roll-off dumpster rentals typically up to seven days for residential remodeling, garage clean-outs, junk removal, events, and construction projects. Flexible rental timeframes with drop-off and pickup scheduling.
5. Recycling Education & Training: Personalized customer training equipping teams with knowledge and tools to effectively recycle materials. Educational services surrounding recycling practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlas Disposal provides waste collection, recycling, and dumpster rental services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across California, Utah, and Arizona. Core offerings include curbside residential collection, scheduled commercial and industrial dumpster service, temporary roll-off rentals for projects and events, and organic food waste recycling programs compliant with California Senate Bill 1383. The company operates an eco-friendly CNG-powered fleet and the proprietary ReFuel carbon-negative fueling initiative.

Product overview

Atlas Disposal is a waste management and environmental solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of container rental and collection services across California, Utah, and Arizona. The product lineup centers on commercial, industrial, and residential waste collection services supplemented by a diverse container fleet including roll-off dumpsters (10-40 cubic yards), front loaders (2-8 yards), and residential carts (32-96 gallons), plus industrial compactors. Key service offerings include curbside garbage/recycling/organics collection for residential customers, scheduled commercial pickup programs, temporary roll-off dumpster rentals for short-term projects, and specialized organic food waste recycling compliant with California Senate Bill 1383. The company also provides educational programs like composting workshops and maintains an eco-friendly fleet powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) through its ReFuel initiative. An Atlas Disposal mobile app enables customers to manage schedules, payments, and service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReFuel: Commercial fueling facility initiative launched in 2013 that dispenses carbon-negative, renewable energy derived from food waste. Provides a natural gas refueling station network for vehicles in the community.

Products and services

• Commercial Dumpster Rental Container rental, scheduled pickup, traditional and organic collection, and recycling assistance for property managers, multi-family communities, retail, and commercial businesses. Tailored to business goals with various container sizes and custom equipment.
• Industrial Dumpster Rental Customized environmental solutions for high-volume waste generators including warehouses, factories, construction sites, and job sites. Includes roll-off dumpsters from 10 to 40 cubic yards, cardboard and fiber recycling, compactors for sale or lease, and handling of source-separated materials including wood, metal, green waste, and food waste.
• Residential Waste Collection Curbside collection of garbage, mixed recycling, and organic/food waste for residential customers. Includes weekly pickup, bi-weekly recycling collection, three annual bulky item pickups, access to composting programs, and free pickup for medical sharps, motor oil, filters, and batteries.
• Temporary Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Short-term roll-off dumpster rentals for residential remodeling, garage clean-outs, junk removal, events, and construction waste. Containers available in sizes from 10 to 40 cubic yards with rental periods up to seven days, with environmentally responsible options for source separation and recycling.
• Organic Food Waste Recycling

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report paying about half of what they paid to previous providers

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soil Born FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Partnership to host three free Compost Workshops per year for Rancho Cordova residents. Educational collaboration focused on teaching community members how to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost at home, reducing waste and building environmental awareness.
• Community Food Hub (formerly Rancho Cordova Food Locker)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Two annual food drives supporting local families facing food insecurity - Summer Food Drive and Holiday Food Drive. Partnership helps provide nutritious meals during times when school-provided meals are unavailable and during holiday season.
• Sacramento River CatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Triple-A baseball team bringing family fun and competitive energy to Northern California.
• Sacramento Republic FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of professional soccer team helping elevate Sacramento as a soccer city.
• Salt Lake BeesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of minor league baseball team in Salt Lake City keeping baseball traditions alive for fans.
• Real Salt LakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Utah's Major League Soccer team providing community something to cheer for on national stage.
• Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Turkey Drive providing thousands of families with meals during holiday season.
• Hale Center TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of regional theater in Utah offering world-class productions.
• Loveland Living Planet AquariumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of hands-on learning environment in Draper, UT that sparks curiosity about science and conservation.
• California Capital AirshowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of annual airshow in Sacramento honoring aviation history and inspiring next generation of pilots.
• Fairytale TownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of beloved children's park in Sacramento where imagination takes center stage.
• Wasatch GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-family housing partner receiving regular trash collection at various communities along the Wasatch Front and roll-off dumpster rentals for construction clean-up in Salt Lake City, Draper, Logan, and West Valley City.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in build day right in Citrus Heights to construct safe, affordable housing for families in need.
• Rancho Cordova Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and sponsor of local business organization supporting community connection.
• Cordova Community CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time 'Magic Maker' sponsor of community council hosting annual Kids Day in the Park event for children.
• Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in 2nd Annual PAL Golf Tournament supporting youth mentorship and positive opportunities.
• Citrus Heights HARTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Spaghetti Fest fundraiser benefiting Homeless Assistance Resource Team providing vital resources to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Second-largest US solid waste and recycling company with full-service collection and disposal. Operates across Atlas's footprint and competes directly for commercial, residential municipal, and industrial accounts with bundled pricing Atlas cannot match.
• Waste Connections: Major North American solid waste operator with strong western US presence including California, Utah, and Arizona. Direct overlap with Atlas in target geographies and customer segments, with stronger route density and disposal asset ownership.
• Waste Management, Inc. National solid waste and recycling services leader offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus landfill/transfer station ownership. Directly competes with Atlas across all three western states but with vastly greater scale and integrated disposal infrastructure.

Direct peers

• EDCO Disposal Corporation: Family-owned Southern California waste and recycling hauler serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable to Atlas as a regional independent alternative to the national haulers with strong community ties.
• Rumpke Consolidated Companies: Family-owned regional waste and recycling company serving the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable as a large private regional independent waste operator with comparable scale and vertically integrated operations.
• GreenWaste Recovery: California-based waste and recycling company with operations in the Bay Area and Sacramento region. Overlaps directly with Atlas in Sacramento and competes for commercial and residential municipal accounts.
• Recology: 100% employee-owned West Coast integrated waste and recycling company headquartered in San Francisco. Closely comparable to Atlas as an independent regional hauler focused on California and the western US with strong sustainability positioning.
• California Waste Solutions: Bay Area-based waste and recycling hauler serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with focus on sustainability. Comparable California-based regional operator with overlapping service lines.

Emerging players

• Heritage Environmental Services: Privately held environmental services firm offering waste management, recycling, and sustainability services to industrial and commercial customers. Comparable as a private mid-market operator with diversified environmental solutions portfolio.

Regional players

• City of Phoenix Public Works (in-house comparison): Municipal solid waste programs in Arizona and Utah regions where Atlas operates. Represents alternative providers Atlas competes against for municipal contracts and serves as a benchmark for service delivery models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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