What Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia does

Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia (RDS) is a regional waste management and recycling company operating Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and waste transfer stations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, the company serves municipal, commercial, industrial, and construction customers through six physical sites — a 33,000 sq ft Portsmouth flagship, two Roanoke facilities (Enon Dr. and the 50,000 sq ft Korte St. plant, the only MRF in Southwest Virginia with automated glass processing), the Virginia Beach corporate office, a Greenville NC facility serving 14 Pitt County municipalities, and an Athens GA plant added in January 2025. Core services include single-stream curbside recycling collection and processing for municipalities (City of Roanoke since 2010, City of Portsmouth since 2013, Pitt County since 2023, Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority), commercial and industrial waste programs, construction and demolition debris recycling (up to 95% diversion for LEED projects), and roll-off container and compactor leasing.

RDS's technology backbone is built around AMP Robotics' AI-powered sorting systems integrated into the Portsmouth and Greenville facilities. The AMP ONE system uses computer vision and robotics to separate bagged municipal solid waste into mixed recyclables, organics, and residue, processing up to 150 tons of MSW daily with a target 50%+ landfill diversion. AMP Cortex robotic arms provide secondary sorting for plastics, aluminum, and cardboard, with reported 10% recovery-rate improvements. The Portsmouth facility has recycled over 250,000 tons of material since 2005 and now operates as the hub for AMP subsidiary Commonwealth Sortation LLC's approximately $200 million contract with the Southeastern Public Service Authority, which extends regional landfill capacity from 2060 to 2095.

RDS generates revenue through multiple streams: usage-based municipal tipping fees (~$65-$78 per ton, scheduled to rise by July 2028), sales of extracted recyclable commodities (paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, plastics) to domestic and international markets, multi-year municipal processing contracts, and commercial/industrial program fees covering e-waste, document destruction, and zero-waste program design. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Since September 2023, RDS has operated as a subsidiary of AMP Robotics Corporation, which acquired the Portsmouth operations and integrated its AI technology stack. The company employs 11-50 people and is led by President Joe Benedetto, a third-generation recycling executive with 35 years of industry experience.

Name

Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia

Legal name

Recycling & Disposal Solutions of Virginia, LLC

Website

https://rds-virginia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia operates six materials recovery and waste transfer facilities across Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia, providing municipal curbside recycling, commercial/industrial waste services, and C&D recycling, with AI-powered sorting systems deployed at its Portsmouth and Greenville sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) & Single-Stream Recycling Processing (IMAIAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Stream MRFs (Residential Curbside) (EUAIADAA), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) MRFs (EUAIADAC), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling MRFs (EUAIADAD), C&D Sorting & Materials Recovery (C&D MRFs) (BPALAJAC)

Keywords

• Municipal recycling services
• Waste management solutions
• Materials recovery facility
• Construction demolition recycling
• Commercial industrial recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Disposal and Processing Fees: Service fees charged to municipal and commercial/industrial customers for waste collection, transport, processing, and disposal. Includes tipping fees at processing facilities (e.g., estimated increase from $65/ton to $78/ton by July 2028 for member municipalities). Revenue tied to tonnage volumes processed.
2. Recyclable Material Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of extracted recyclables (paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, steel/tin cans, plastics #1&2) to domestic and international markets. RDS has both domestic and international ties ensuring the entire waste stream is recycled and marketed.
3. Municipal Contracts: Long-term processing and marketing contracts with municipalities (e.g., City of Roanoke, City of Portsmouth, Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, Pitt County) for curbside recycling collection, processing, and marketing of recyclable materials.
4. Commercial & Industrial Services: Customized waste and recycling solutions for commercial and industrial manufacturers, including zero-waste program design, confidential office recycling, document destruction, e-waste recycling, battery and fluorescent bulb recycling, and special event services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RDS provides waste collection, recycling processing, and disposal services to municipal, commercial, and industrial customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The company operates multiple Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia that accept, sort, process, and market recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, and plastics. Services include single-stream curbside recycling programs for municipalities, customized zero-waste programs for businesses, construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling for LEED-certified projects, and roll-off container and compactor equipment rental.

Product overview

Recycling and Disposal Solutions (RDS) of Virginia is a waste management and recycling company offering an integrated suite of services for municipal, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates multiple Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. Core services include municipal recycling programs, trash disposal with container equipment (roll-off containers ranging 15-40 cubic yards, compactors, balers), commercial/industrial waste solutions, and construction/demolition recycling. The company has recently integrated the AMP ONE AI-powered sorting system at its Portsmouth and Greenville facilities, using computer vision and robotics to automate material separation. Services are delivered through geographically distributed facilities in Hampton Roads (Portsmouth - flagship location), Roanoke (Enon Dr. and Korte St.), Athens, GA, Greenville, NC, and a corporate office in Virginia Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Accounts Services Comprehensive recycling and waste management programs for municipalities throughout Southwest Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Athens, GA. Includes single-stream curbside recycling collection, processing, and marketing of recyclable materials.
• Trash/Waste Disposal Container-based waste disposal services featuring various roll-off container sizes (15-40 cubic yards) and equipment options including gable top and open top containers for residential, commercial, and industrial waste.
• Commercial / Industrial Waste and Recycling Customized waste and recycling solutions for businesses from small facilities to large national manufacturers. Includes zero-waste program design, LEED consulting, e-waste recycling, battery recycling, confidential document destruction, and special event services.
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Job site recycling services for construction projects with ability to recycle up to 95% of C&D debris, helping customers earn LEED recycling credits (MR2 credit) through custom waste management plans and on-site LEED-certified staff.
• Container Equipment (Roll-Off, Compactors, Balers) Range of waste containers and processing equipment including Gable Top Roll-Off containers (22-30 cubic yards), Open Top Roll-Off containers (15-40 cubic yards), Stationary Compactors, Self-Contained Compactors, and Recycling Balers for paper processing. Available via lease or purchase.
• Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Operations Single-stream recycling processing facilities that accept, sort, process, and market recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, and plastics. Features automated sort lines and certified truck scales for accurate weighing and LEED project reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250,000 tons recycled at Portsmouth Facility since 2005
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMP Robotics CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023AMP Robotics acquired the Portsmouth operations of RDS of Virginia in September 2023, expanding its presence in South Hampton Roads. The acquisition integrated AMP's AI-powered sorting technology into a facility processing up to 150 tons of municipal solid waste daily, aiming to divert over 50% of landfill-bound material. Subsequently, in November 2025, AMP's subsidiary Commonwealth Sortation LLC was awarded a ~$200 million AI-powered waste disposal contract with the Southeastern Public Service Authority for South Hampton Roads, extending landfill capacity from 2060 to 2095. RDS's Portsmouth facility serves as the operational hub for this contract.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorOthersRDS is an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, progressing with new waste management requirements and strategies to better serve customers pursuing LEED certification for their construction projects.
• Virginia Recycling Association (VRA)minorOthersRDS is a member of the Virginia Recycling Association, an industry organization supporting recycling professionals and advocating for sustainable waste management practices in Virginia.
• Hampton Roads Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRDS holds a membership with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, the regional business advocacy organization for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
• Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP)minorOthersRDS is a participant in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP), a voluntary program administered by the Virginia DEQ that recognizes facilities for superior environmental performance.
• Materials Recovery for the Solid Waste Authority (MRSWA)minorOthersRDS is a member of MRSWA (Materials Recovery for the Solid Waste Authority), a regional solid waste authority in Virginia supporting recycling and waste management efforts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SaniTrax: Waste and recycling services provider operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with municipal, commercial, and C&D offerings. Comparable scale and regional footprint to RDS, with overlap in Virginia and North Carolina markets.

Direct peers

• TFC Recycling: Chesapeake, Virginia-headquartered MRF and single-stream recycling operator serving Hampton Roads and Tidewater Virginia. Direct regional competitor running overlapping single-stream recycling and commercial/industrial programs in RDS's core Southwest Virginia / Hampton Roads footprint.
• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, hauling, and resource solutions operator with significant MRF presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable business model combining municipal contracts, single-stream processing, and C&D recycling, but at a much larger scale.
• Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS): Midwest/Mid-Atlantic hauling and recycling company with MRF operations, single-stream processing, and commercial/industrial waste programs. Comparable vertically integrated recycling model serving municipalities and businesses.
• GreenWaste Recovery: California-based recycling and waste diversion company operating MRFs and offering C&D recycling, organics, and zero-waste programs. Comparable focus on diversion rates and C&D debris recovery for LEED/sustainability-driven customers.
• Rumpke Waste & Recycling: Family-owned regional waste and recycling company operating MRFs, transfer stations, and landfills across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Similar combination of municipal contracts, single-stream processing, and commercial services.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management Inc. National waste and recycling giant operating MRFs, hauling fleets, and landfills across the U.S. Competes for municipal and C&I accounts in every market RDS serves, while also being a broader-services incumbent rather than a niche MRF specialist.
• Republic Services: National solid waste and recycling company operating MRFs, transfer stations, and landfills nationwide. Overlaps with RDS in collection, single-stream processing, and C&D recycling; a much larger competitor with its own recycling technology investments.
• GFL Environmental: Large North American diversified waste services company offering solid waste, recycling, and organics collection across the U.S. and Canada. Broad incumbent with growing MRF footprint overlapping RDS markets.

Others

• AMP Robotics: Parent/strategic partner of RDS that supplies the AI-powered sortation (AMP ONE, AMP Cortex) used at the Portsmouth and Greenville facilities. Not a direct competitor but a tightly coupled technology partner whose roadmap shapes RDS's competitive position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RDSVirginia05
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfake

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia