Waste Connections of Washington

What Waste Connections of Washington does

Waste Connections of Washington, Inc. is a Clark County, Washington-based solid waste services company founded in 1997 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN). The company provides residential and commercial garbage collection, curbside recycling, yard debris, and organics composting, supplemented by specialty services such as the $16/month Recycle Plus doorstep recycling subscription, LeMay-branded NAID/PCI-DSS certified mobile document shredding, bulky item pickup, special waste disposal, and construction/demolition drop boxes with green building certification support. Its technology stack centers on the RecycleRight app (provided by third-party vendor ReCollect) for scheduling, reminders, and disposal lookup, an automated mechanical-arm collection fleet of 150 drivers, and a Yellow.ai-powered chatbot for customer service. The company runs three owned transfer stations and materials recovery facilities through its wholly-owned subsidiary Columbia Resource Company.

The business model is predominantly recurring subscription-based: monthly residential fees vary by city and cart size (e.g., $19.19 for a 32-gallon cart weekly in Vancouver to $76.77 for 96-gallon weekly), while commercial customers pay monthly container fees ranging from $175.70 for a 1-yard weekly pickup to $790.65 for 8-yard weekly service. One-time fees apply for drop-box rentals, special waste disposal, and document shredding. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, with no intermediaries, reaching over 35,000 customers daily across Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, La Center, Yacolt, and unincorporated Clark County. Strategic partnerships with the City of Vancouver, Clark County Public Works, Clark Green Business Program, and Clark County Green Schools anchor the company's position in the local regulatory and community ecosystem.

Name

Waste Connections of Washington

Legal name

Waste Connections of Washington, Inc.

Website

https://wcnorthwest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waste Connections of Washington, Inc. is a Clark County, WA-based solid waste subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. providing residential and commercial collection, recycling, organics, shredding, and specialty waste services to over 35,000 customers daily through its own fleet and three transfer stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Waste Collection: Recurring monthly fees based on cart size, service frequency, and location within Clark County. Rates vary by city (Vancouver, Ridgefield, Washougal, Camas, Battle Ground) and service type (weekly, every-other-week, monthly).
2. Commercial Waste Collection: Monthly fees for businesses based on container size, service frequency, and location. Services carts (32-96 gallon) and large containers (1-8 yard) with varying pickup frequencies.
3. Recycle Plus Service: Subscription service at $16/month for specialty recycling including batteries, light bulbs, textiles, plastic film, Styrofoam, and clamshells. Collected every other week from residential customers.
4. Document Shredding Services: On-site mobile shredding services including scheduled service, one-time purges, residential shredding, community shred events, and hard drive/media destruction. Revenue from container rental and per-service fees.
5. Drop Box/Rent-A-Bin Services: Temporary container rental for construction, renovation, and cleanout projects. Fees include delivery, rental duration, and disposal. Pricing varies by size and location.
6. Special Waste Disposal: Fees for appliance pickup, bulky item disposal, electronic waste, and tire disposal at curbside. Additional trip fees may apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waste Connections of Washington provides solid waste collection, transfer, and recycling services to residential and commercial customers across Clark County, Washington. Offerings include curbside garbage, recycling, yard debris, and organics collection; commercial container service (1-8 yard); specialty recycling via Recycle Plus; document shredding through LeMay Mobile Shredding; construction and demolition drop boxes; and three drop-off facilities operated by its Columbia Resource Company subsidiary.

Product overview

Waste Connections of Washington is a solid waste collection, transfer, and recycling service provider operating in Clark County, Washington since 1997. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of waste management products and services organized around three core offerings: residential services (garbage collection, curbside recycling, yard debris, and organics composting), commercial services (business garbage/recycling, food waste collection, shredding, and workplace recycling resources), and specialty services (construction/demolition drop boxes, document shredding via LeMay Mobile Shredding, Recycle Plus specialty recycling, bulky item pickup, and special waste disposal). The company also operates three drop-off facilities through Columbia Resource Company for materials recovery and transfer. Services are offered across multiple municipalities including Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, and Battle Ground, with pricing varying by service area. Recycle Plus is a premium subscription service ($16/month) that provides doorstep collection of hard-to-recycle materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Columbia Resource Company: Subsidiary company that operates drop-off locations (transfer stations and materials recovery facilities) in Clark County.
• Recycle Plus
• LeMay Mobile Shredding

Products and services

• Residential Garbage Collection Curbside garbage collection for residential customers in Clark County, Washington, with cart sizes ranging from 20 to 96 gallons and weekly, every-other-week, or monthly pickup frequencies. Pricing varies by city.
• Curbside Recycling Curbside collection of mixed recyclables including cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, and mixed paper, serviced every other week for residential customers.
• Recycle Plus Specialty Recycling Subscription doorstep specialty recycling service that collects hard-to-recycle items including batteries, light bulbs, textiles, plastic film, Styrofoam/block foam, and plastic clamshells every other week for residential customers at $16 per month.
• Commercial Waste Services Business waste collection including garbage, recycling, food waste composting, shredding, and workplace recycling resources with 1-8 yard containers and scheduled pickups up to six times weekly. Includes free consultations and waste stream analysis.
• LeMay Mobile Shredding On-site document destruction service offering scheduled shredding, one-time purges, hard drive/media destruction, and medical/X-ray destruction. NAID certified and PCI-DSS compliant.
• Large Container Rental (Rent-A-Bin / Drop Boxes) Temporary container rental service for large volumes of waste from cleanouts, remodels, or construction projects, available in sizes from 1 to 8 yards with rental and disposal fees.
• Construction and Demolition Services
• Drop-Off Facilities (Columbia Resource Company) Three transfer stations and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) accepting waste for landfilling, treatment, or recycling, including West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center, Central Transfer and Recycling Center, and Washougal Transfer Station.
• Commercial Food Waste Collection
• Multifamily Services
• School Services
• Special Waste Disposal

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35,000 customers served every weekday
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City of Vancouver Solid Waste ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partnership with City of Vancouver for coordinated waste management services. Joint educational programs and recycling initiatives for Vancouver residents.
• Clark County Public Works Solid Waste and RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Clark County on residential collection services, recycling programs, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Clark Green Business ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner recognizing and celebrating businesses making sustainability strides. Program provides environmental assessments and resources for green initiatives.
• Clark County Green SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program offering waste reduction, composting, and recycling education for schools. Provides in-classroom lessons, lesson plans, activities, and field trip opportunities.
• Columbia Resource CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company owned by Waste Connections operating three drop-off locations (transfer stations/materials recovery facilities) in Clark County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management, Inc. Largest U.S. solid waste hauler (NYSE: WM) with nationwide collection, transfer, and recycling infrastructure including extensive Pacific Northwest operations. Comparable full-stack service offering - residential curbside, commercial containers, transfer stations, and recycling - competing for the same municipal and C&I contracts.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services (NYSE: CLH) including hazardous waste collection, treatment, and disposal. Comparable for the special waste, household hazardous waste, and regulated disposal capabilities that overlap with Waste Connections' specialty services and Recycle Plus offering.
• Republic Services: One of the two largest U.S. solid waste haulers (NYSE: RSG) with municipal contracts, transfer stations, and recycling facilities across the country. Operates in adjacent Pacific Northwest markets and competes for similar residential and commercial collection accounts with comparable subscription pricing models.
• GFL Environmental: Major North American solid waste and environmental services provider (NYSE: GFL) with collection, transfer, recycling, and specialty waste capabilities across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable diversified revenue model spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and C&D segments with similar subscription and per-pull pricing structures.
• Waste Connections, Inc. Parent company (NYSE: WCN) operating one of the largest solid waste services platforms in North America. Directly comparable as the ultimate operating entity; the Washington subsidiary is essentially a regional franchise of this larger platform, sharing branding, services, and operational playbook.

Emerging players

• Stericycle: Specialty waste services company (NASDAQ: SRCL) focused on regulated waste streams including medical waste, sharps, and secure document destruction. Comparable for the shredding/specialty waste overlap (NAID-certified document destruction, regulated waste handling), though Stericycle operates at national scale.

Direct peers

• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management hauler (NASDAQ: CWST) operating across the Northeastern U.S. Closely comparable as a vertically-integrated regional collection/transfer/recycling operator with subscription-based residential services, commercial hauling, and integrated MRFs - similar business model at smaller scale.
• Rumpke Waste & Recycling: Family-owned regional solid waste hauler serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia with collection, transfer, recycling, and landfill operations. Directly comparable as a vertically-integrated regional operator with similar municipal contract structure, residential subscription model, and integrated transfer/MRF infrastructure.
• Waste Pro USA: Privately-held regional solid waste hauler focused on the Southeastern U.S. Comparable mid-sized regional collection company with subscription residential services, commercial container routes, and recycling operations - similar operating model and customer concentration in a defined geography.

Others

• Hefty Bag Trash Routes (WCN Western Region): Sibling operations under the Waste Connections, Inc. Western Region platform (including subsidiaries in Oregon and Idaho). These adjacent regional franchises share routing optimization, transfer station access, and corporate services with Waste Connections of Washington, and represent the most direct operational comparables for cross-region waste stream movement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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