Logistics Recycling

What Logistics Recycling does

Logistics Recycling Inc. (LRI) is a privately held, Midwest-anchored regulated waste management company headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, founded in 1993 (originally as Lamp Recyclers, Inc.) and reorganized under new ownership in 2019 into a multi-stream waste platform. The company collects, transports, treats, recycles, and disposes of universal waste (batteries, ballasts, electronics, lamps, appliances), hazardous waste, regulated medical waste (including sharps, biohazard, and trace chemotherapy), DEA-controlled substances (Schedule II–V reverse distribution), and provides document destruction and roll-off dumpster services. Its core physical infrastructure includes an on-site microwave medical waste disposal machine at Somerset, WI, and four operational facilities across Wisconsin and Iowa. Customer segments span healthcare facilities and pharmacies, manufacturing and industrial operators, medical and specialty clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, government and municipalities, construction and demolition, and small businesses / individual consumers (served via mailback kits).

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring pickup service contracts, transactional mailback kit e-commerce (1-quart through 28-gallon containers priced $42–$332), the newly launched subscription-based SAFE SHARPS product, on-demand roll-off dumpster rentals, and quote-based DEA reverse distribution engagements. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for the Midwest pickup region with self-serve e-commerce and a USPS-certified mailback program for nationwide reach. Proprietary software includes the Genesis E-Manifest customer portal (five-year cradle-to-grave waste tracking) and the Sharps Kiosk Management System (KMS) for remote kiosk monitoring. Leadership consists of co-owner/CEO Brent DuBois, COO & President Bryant Sears, and Marketing & Communications Director Staci Willems. The company remains founder/management-controlled with no disclosed institutional equity backing.

Name

Logistics Recycling

Legal name

Logistics Recycling Inc.

Website

https://recyclewithlri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Logistics Recycling Inc. is a privately held Midwest regulated-waste operator collecting, treating, and disposing of medical, hazardous, universal, and DEA-controlled waste for healthcare, industrial, government, and SMB customers across the Midwest, with nationwide mailback e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulated Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), E-waste Collection, Aggregation & Reverse Logistics (BPALAIAB), Recycling, E-Waste & End-of-Life Takeback Programs (TLAAALAN), Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Regulated waste management
• Medical waste disposal
• Universal waste recycling
• DEA reverse distribution
• Hazardous waste services

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Pickup and Disposal Services: Scheduled and on-demand pickup services for regulated waste streams including medical waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, and DEA-controlled substances. Revenue is generated through recurring service contracts with scheduled pickups as well as one-time service engagements. Single pickups for multiple waste streams simplify customer experience.
2. Mailback Kit Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of medical waste mailback kits in various sizes (1 quart, 2 gallon, 5 quart, 18 gallon, 28 gallon) for sharps disposal, infectious waste, trace chemotherapy, and lamp recycling. Kits are sold individually and in bulk cases. Postage is included or added at checkout depending on kit size.
3. SAFE SHARPS Subscription: Subscription-based medical sharps disposal solution providing lockable wall-mounted enclosures with DOT and USPS-certified mail-back disposal, end-to-end tracking, and compliance documentation. Cost-efficient subscription model designed for businesses seeking standardized sharps disposal across locations.
4. DEA Reverse Distribution Services: DEA-registered reverse distribution service for secure collection, transportation, and destruction of non-RCRA-regulated Schedule II-V controlled substances. Authorized to acquire controlled substances from manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities for destruction under DEA regulations.
5. Roll-off Dumpster Services: On-demand dumpster solutions for construction, demolition, cleanouts, and ongoing facility needs. No long-term contracts required; services scale up or down based on project or facility needs. Includes LEED-aware waste diversion reporting.
6. Document Destruction Services: State-of-the-art shredding and baling service for confidential documents. Revenue is generated per service engagement based on volume and document type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logistics Recycling Inc. (LRI) provides regulated waste management services including pickup, treatment, recycling, and disposal of universal waste (batteries, lamps, ballasts, electronics), hazardous waste, medical waste, DEA-controlled substances, and confidential documents. The company serves commercial, governmental, industrial, and healthcare customers across the Midwest with regional pickup routes and nationwide mailback kit e-commerce, and operates an on-site microwave medical waste disposal facility in Somerset, Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAFESHARPS: A simple, compliant, and sustainable sharps-disposal solution for businesses and workplaces. Wall-mounted, mail-back sharps disposal with DOT and USPS certification, including lockable enclosures with end-to-end tracking and compliance documentation. Subscription-based service.
• Genesis

Products and services

• Universal Waste Recycling Pickup, recycling, and proper disposal of universal waste streams including batteries, fluorescent lamps, ballasts, electronics, and appliances. Serves commercial, industrial, and government customers under EPA and DOT regulations.
• Hazardous Waste Services EPA-compliant collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste including PFAS waste for commercial, industrial, and government customers across the Midwest.
• Medical Waste Services Scheduled and on-call pickup, transport, and destruction of regulated medical waste including sharps, infectious waste, biohazard waste, trace chemotherapy, pathology waste, and biotech research waste. Serves medical clinics, dental offices, veterinary offices, funeral homes, and specialty healthcare providers.
• Medical Waste Mailback Kits Direct e-commerce sales of USPS-certified mailback kits in sizes from 1 quart to 28 gallons for sharps disposal, infectious waste, trace chemotherapy, blood spill cleanup, and lamp recycling (LRI BULBbox). Sold individually and in bulk cases; postage included or added at checkout. Available nationwide.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Services On-demand roll-off dumpster rentals for construction, demolition, cleanouts, and ongoing facility waste needs. No long-term contracts required; services scale up or down by project. Includes LEED-aware waste diversion reporting.
• Document Destruction Services Shredding and baling service for confidential documents, with per-engagement pricing based on volume and document type. Designed for businesses needing secure disposal of sensitive paper records.
• SAFESHARPS Subscription Service Subscription-based medical sharps disposal solution providing lockable wall-mounted enclosures, DOT/USPS-certified mail-back disposal, end-to-end tracking, and compliance documentation. Targets businesses seeking standardized sharps disposal across multiple locations; available nationwide.
• DEA Reverse Distribution Services DEA-registered reverse distribution service for authorized acquisition, secure collection, transportation, and destruction of Schedule II-V controlled substances. Serves DEA-registered manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities for compliant disposal of expired, recalled, or unwanted controlled substances.
• Sharps Kiosks Turn-key public sharps kiosk installation, monitoring (via Sharps Kiosk Management System), and compliant waste pickup and disposal. Targets municipalities and local governments seeking to provide secure public drop-off for used medical sharps.
• Electronics Recycling Pickup and recycling of electronics waste (e-waste) including appliances and electronic devices, integrated within the company's universal waste service line.
• Genesis E-Manifest Customer Portal Customer-facing electronic manifest and bill of lading portal providing cradle-to-grave waste tracking for medical waste manifests and universal waste BOLs, with five-year retention. Enables customers to access compliance documentation online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% waste management cost reduction for WG&R Furniture through vendor negotiation based on LRI recommendations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 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

One partnership is on record.

• Eau Claire County, WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2024Eau Claire County partnered with LRI to install sharps kiosks throughout the county, providing residents with convenient, secure drop-off sites for used medical sharps. This initiative aims to reduce improperly discarded sharps in public spaces, protect community health, and reduce needle-stick injury risks for sanitation workers and first responders. The partnership demonstrates collaborative community health protection through accessible disposal infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Largest North American regulated medical waste and compliance services provider with national pickup routes, mailback, and document destruction offerings. Most directly comparable on medical waste and sharps disposal, though operating at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth than LRI.
• US Ecology (Republic Services Environmental Solutions): Hazardous and industrial waste treatment and disposal network now part of Republic Services. Comparable to LRI's hazardous waste handling, particularly for industrial generators in the Midwest.
• Clean Harbors: North America's largest provider of environmental, hazardous waste, and industrial cleaning services. Comparable to LRI on hazardous waste handling and DEA-related destruction services, though at much larger scale and broader industrial focus.
• Veolia Environmental Services North America: Global environmental services operator with regulated waste, hazardous waste, and document destruction offerings. Comparable to LRI across multiple waste streams, including document destruction and roll-off services for industrial clients.
• Heritage Environmental Services: National hazardous and industrial waste management company offering collection, treatment, and disposal services. Comparable to LRI on the hazardous and industrial regulated waste streams, particularly for manufacturing customers.

Direct peers

• Sharps Compliance: Specialized provider of medical waste mailback solutions, including sharps, pharmaceutical, and hazardous waste, with a subscription-oriented model. Closely comparable to LRI's SAFE SHARPS and mailback kit businesses in product design and go-to-market approach.
• Red Bag Waste: Regional medical waste disposal company serving dental, veterinary, and medical offices with scheduled pickups and mailback options. Closely comparable to LRI's medical waste pickup service for small and mid-market healthcare customers.
• MedPro Disposal: Medical waste disposal company offering scheduled pickup and mailback services for small and mid-market healthcare providers. Closely comparable to LRI's medical waste and mailback kit business in target customer and product mix.
• Daniels Sharpsmart: Specialized sharps and clinical waste management provider with reusable containment systems and recurring service contracts. Directly comparable to LRI's sharps disposal and SAFE SHARPS subscription offerings, particularly for healthcare and pharmacy customers.

Emerging players

• Quest Recycling Services: Midwest-focused electronics, lamp, and universal waste recycler serving commercial and governmental customers. Directly comparable to LRI's lamp, ballast, and universal waste services and similar geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/recyclewithlri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logistics-recycling-inc
• Xx.com/bryantsears2

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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