Agri-Waste Technology

What Agri-Waste Technology does

Agri-Waste Technology, Inc. (AWT) is a privately held environmental engineering and consulting firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. The company delivers professional services across four integrated practice areas: agricultural and livestock compliance (NRCS Technical Service Provider work, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans, agricultural permitting); carbon offset and greenhouse gas verification under California ARB, Oregon Clean Fuels, and Washington Cap and Invest programs; engineered wastewater design for residential, commercial, and municipal on-site systems (notably Orenco AdvanTex AX20-RTUV and AX-Max surface discharge systems); and site development services including soil testing, stormwater BMP design, GIS mapping, and Phase I environmental assessments. Supporting service lines include septic and well inspections (priced $315-$585 per unit) and residuals/biosolids management.

AWT's revenue model is entirely project- and unit-based professional services billing, with pricing transparency published for inspection work (e.g., $450 standard septic inspection, $585 Level 1 well panel). The firm employs 11-50 staff holding 20+ certifications including Professional Engineers licensed in eight states, NC Licensed Soil Scientists, ARB-accredited GHG Verifiers, AOWE and NCOWCICB inspectors, and an ASABE Fellow. Geographic coverage spans North Carolina (Cary HQ, Apex, Concord, High Point, Charlotte), Virginia (Roanoke), with project work in South Carolina, Texas, and the Northeast.

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct on-site service delivery, website inquiry forms, realtor education seminars, trade shows, earned media, and community involvement drive lead generation. Customer segments are diversified across homeowners, agricultural/livestock operators, municipalities, commercial properties, real estate professionals, and nonprofits. The firm has been self-funded since inception with no disclosed external capital, no acquisitions beyond the 2018 Shaffer Soil Services tuck-in, and no subsidiaries. AWT's operating model combines deep regulatory expertise (multi-state PE licensure, ARB accreditation, NRCS TSP status) with a 40-year regional track record, generating a defensible niche position in agricultural environmental compliance and decentralized wastewater engineering.

Name

Agri-Waste Technology

Legal name

Agri-Waste Technology, Inc.

Website

https://agriwaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agri-Waste Technology (AWT) is a privately held environmental engineering and consulting firm serving agricultural, residential, commercial, and municipal clients across the Carolinas, Virginia, and select US states. It provides NRCS nutrient management planning, ARB-accredited carbon offset verification, engineered on-site wastewater design, soil science, and septic and well inspections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Organics Facility Development & Operations Services (Design/Build, O&M, Permitting) (EUAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services (AFACAKAA), Organics Contamination Monitoring & Compliance (QA/QC, Auditing, Reporting) (EUAIAEAI), Digestate & Compost Quality Testing/Certification (Lab, QA/QC) (BPALAEAK)

Keywords

• Environmental engineering consulting
• Agricultural waste management
• Carbon offset verification
• Wastewater system design
• Soil and site evaluation

Headquarters

HQ city

Apex

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Environmental Consulting: Engineering and consulting services for agriculture, wastewater, and environmental projects including Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), Agricultural Energy Management Plans (AgEMP), and stormwater designs
2. Inspection Services: Septic system and well inspections for residential, commercial, and municipal properties with detailed evaluation reports
3. System Design and Permitting: Engineering design and permitting services for wastewater systems, soil evaluations, and site development
4. Carbon Offset Verification: Third-party verification of carbon offset projects under California Air Resources Board and other registries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agri-Waste Technology provides professional engineering, environmental consulting, and soil science services across four main lines: Agriculture Services (CNMP development, NRCS TSP work, manure management, agricultural permitting), Carbon Offset Verification (ARB-accredited GHG verification and LCFS validation), Engineered Wastewater Design (residential, commercial, and municipal on-site systems including Orenco AdvanTex), and Site Development (soil testing, GIS mapping, stormwater design, Phase I ESA). Supporting services include septic and well inspections and residuals/biosolids management.

Product overview

Agri-Waste Technology (AWT) is a professional engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides a portfolio of integrated services rather than a unified software product. The core offering consists of four primary service lines: Agriculture Services (including CNMP development, NRCS technical service, and agricultural permitting), Carbon Offset Verification (ARB-accredited GHG verification and LCFS validation), Engineered Wastewater Design (residential, commercial, and municipal systems including Orenco AdvanTex AX20-RTUV and AX-Max solutions), and Site Development (soil testing, stormwater, wetland delineation, and GIS mapping). Supporting services include septic and well inspections, residuals/biosolids management, Phase I environmental assessments, and stormwater BMP inspections. These services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of Professional Engineers, Licensed Soil Scientists, Agronomists, and Certified Crop Advisers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agriculture Services Engineering and consulting services for the livestock industry with extensive expertise in manure management, NRCS Technical Service Provider work, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) development, agricultural permitting, and sustainable farming practices; serving poultry, swine, dairy, and cattle operations.
• Carbon Offsets / Verification Services Greenhouse gas verification and consulting for livestock and mine methane projects, including California Air Resources Board (ARB) accredited verification, Low Carbon Fuel Standard validations, Oregon Clean Fuels and Washington Cap and Invest program verifications, and guidance through carbon offset market protocols (Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry, Verified Carbon Standard).
• Engineered Wastewater Design

Quantifiable outcome

• First North Carolina installation of Orenco's AdvanTex AX20-RTUV for surface discharge
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Orenco Systems Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing AdvanTex treatment systems. AWT engineers design and specify Orenco systems including AX20-RTUV with UV disinfection for surface discharge applications. First NC installation of Orenco's AX20-RTUV engineered by AWT's Kevin Davidson for residential surface discharge.
• AQWA Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Orenco dealer providing equipment supply and contracting services. Provided equipment for Countryside Mobile Home Park installation and residential projects. AQWA handles demolition and installation of treatment systems while AWT provides engineering design.
• SC DHECcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSouth Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - regulatory agency that issues agricultural and stormwater permits. AWT guides clients through permitting process with SC DHEC.
• USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNRCS provides cost-share programs for farmers including CNMP development. AWT serves as Technical Service Provider (TSP) helping farmers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans to receive NRCS cost-share assistance.
• NC County Health DepartmentscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal county health departments issue improvement permits, authorization to construct, and operations permits for on-site wastewater systems. AWT maintains positive relationships with county and state regulatory agencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ruby Canyon Engineering: Independent third-party verification body for agriculture, livestock, and landfill GHG projects under CARB, Climate Action Reserve, and other registries. Closest direct peer to AWT on the livestock/biogas carbon verification niche.
• Aster Global Environmental Solutions: GHG verification and carbon market services firm accredited across multiple state and voluntary programs. Directly comparable as a competing accredited verifier serving livestock, landfill, and biogas project developers.

Broad incumbents

• SCS Engineers: National environmental engineering firm with deep solid waste, organics, and landfill gas/biogas practice. Comparable to AWT on residuals/biosolids, organics, and landfill-methane-adjacent work but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Brown and Caldwell: Specialist wastewater and water-reuse engineering consultancy with municipal and industrial practice. Comparable to AWT on engineered wastewater design, residuals/reuse, and NPDES permitting, but at significantly larger scale.
• Tetra Tech: Global environmental engineering and consulting firm with ag, water, and climate practices. Overlaps with AWT on agricultural compliance, watershed/stormwater, and environmental site work but operates across far broader end markets.
• Kleinfelder: National engineering, environmental, and construction services firm with strong site assessment, soil, and stormwater practice. Comparable to AWT's site development, soil testing, and environmental consulting services.
• Hazen and Sawyer: Environmental engineering firm focused on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Comparable to AWT's engineered wastewater design and municipal practice but at much larger municipal-project scale.
• Ramboll Group: Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm serving industrial and public clients. Comparable to AWT on agricultural sustainability, manure/biogas consulting, and climate compliance work at international scale.

Regional players

• WK Dickson & Co. Southeast US-based civil and environmental engineering firm headquartered in Charlotte NC, serving Carolinas, Georgia, and adjacent markets. Closely mirrors AWT's regional footprint and mix of site development, stormwater, and utility work.
• WithersRavenel: North Carolina-based engineering and geosciences firm providing land development, water resources, and environmental services across the Carolinas. Directly comparable size and territory, with overlapping site/soil/stormwater engineering offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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