What Texas Disposal Systems does

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) is a privately-held, founder-owned integrated solid waste and resource management company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1977 by Bob Gregory with a single truck and one account, TDS has grown into one of the largest independently owned solid waste companies in the United States, operating a workforce of more than 1,000 employees across nine Texas regional offices plus a network of transfer stations, retail outlets (Garden-Ville), and disaster-relief deployment capability. Its operational core is the Fully Integrated Processing Facility in Creedmoor (Southeast Travis County), where its subsidiary Texas Landfill Management runs a 2,000+ acre landfill processing 3,000-4,000 tons of solid waste per day, alongside a 160,000+ square foot Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) opened in 2010 that processes 40-45 tons per hour of cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum through mechanical, manual, and electronic sorting systems.

TDS generates revenue across multiple lines: commercial waste collection (roll-off 10-40 cubic yard dumpsters, front-load 2-8 cubic yard dumpsters, compactors, recurring subscriptions); single-stream residential curbside collection with weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling; C&D materials processing as the City of Austin's sole Qualified Processor (verified by Zero Waste Strategies); large-scale composting and landscape products (compost, mulch, soil blends, potting mixes) sold through Garden-Ville retail stores in Creedmoor, San Antonio River Authority, and Victoria; and site services for events and disaster response (portable restrooms, restroom/shower/laundry trailers, generators, temporary fencing, handwashing stations). Pricing is unit-based for project and event work and subscription-based for commercial front-load and municipal residential contracts; commercial recycling uses a fair-market rebate program. The go-to-market combines direct field sales and inside sales (800-375-8375) for commercial and municipal customers with self-serve web/app scheduling (Waste Wizard on iOS/Android powered by Recollect) for residential customers.

TDS's competitive positioning rests on three pillars: a regulated, sole-processor position in Austin C&D compliance; a fully integrated single-site facility that creates capital-intensity barriers and internal feedstock loops (organics to Garden-Ville, concrete to Redi-Mix, recyclables to MRF); and institutional relationships anchored by marquee partnerships (Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, ACL Music Festival, Fiesta San Antonio, Rodeo Austin, Dell Match Play) plus 100+ municipal and HOA relationships across Central Texas. Founder Bob Gregory remains Owner/President/CEO with his son Adam Gregory leading Business Development, providing generational continuity that supports long municipal contract cycles.

Name

Texas Disposal Systems

Legal name

Texas Disposal Systems, Inc.

Website

https://texasdisposal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Texas Disposal Systems is a privately-held, founder-owned solid waste management company founded in 1977, providing integrated trash, recycling, composting, and disposal services to commercial, residential, municipal, and event customers across Central Texas through a fully-integrated processing facility in Creedmoor, TX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Landfill (562212), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial (I&C) Landfills (Non-hazardous) (EUAIACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Waste Landfill Disposal (BPALACAB), Landfill Operations & Disposal Services (IMAIAFAL), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Solid waste collection
• Materials recovery facility
• Construction demolition recycling
• Portable site services
• Landfill disposal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Waste Collection & Disposal: Trash collection services for businesses including commercial dumpster rentals (front-load, rear-load, side-load, roll-off), compactors, and scheduled pickup. Revenue is generated through service contracts with commercial customers, HOAs, municipalities, and MUDs.
2. Residential Waste Collection: Weekly curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection services for residential customers. Billed on a recurring subscription basis through municipal contracts or direct homeowner agreements.
3. Roll-Off Dumpster Rentals: Roll-off dumpster rentals (10 to 40 cubic yards) for construction, demolition, and commercial projects. Revenue generated per rental event with delivery, haul-away, and pickup services included. Available in Austin and San Antonio metro areas.
4. Front-Load Dumpster Rental: Commercial front-load dumpsters (2-8 cubic yards) rented to businesses on scheduled service contracts, with flexible collection frequencies.
5. Site Services (Portable Restrooms, Trailers, etc.): Rental of portable restrooms, restroom trailers, shower trailers, laundry trailers, handwashing stations, temporary fencing, and power generators for events, construction sites, and disaster relief.
6. Commercial & Industrial Recycling: Processing and marketing of recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum) with a rebate program based on fair market rates. May generate revenue through material sales to end markets.
7. Landfill Disposal Fees: Gate fees charged for disposal of waste at the TDS Landfill in Creedmoor, processing 3,000-4,000 tons per day. Fee schedule available at gate-rates page.
8. Composting & Landscape Products: Sale of compost, mulch, soil blends, and potting mixes through Garden-Ville retail locations. Also brush grinding, erosion control, and excavation services for commercial landscapers and developers.
9. Citizens Convenience Center & Resale: Public disposal site charging disposal fees; resale center sells reclaimed items to the public, diverting materials from landfill.
10. Emergency Response & Disaster Relief: Rapid deployment of site services (portable restrooms, trailers, generators, debris drop-off) for disaster response across Texas and nationally, with services provided to government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits.
11. Construction & Demolition Processing: Processing C&D materials as the City of Austin's sole Qualified Processor. Projects must meet diversion requirements of at least 50% recycling/reuse or limit landfill disposal to no more than 2.5 pounds per square foot.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Texas Disposal Systems provides solid waste collection, recycling, processing, and disposal services to residential, commercial, municipal, construction, and event customers across Central Texas. Its core operations center on a fully integrated processing facility in Creedmoor, TX combining landfill (3,000-4,000 tons/day), Materials Recovery Facility (40-45 tons/hour), composting, and concrete recycling services. The portfolio includes roll-off and front-load dumpster rentals, single-stream residential curbside collection, commercial and industrial recycling with rebate programs, construction and demolition waste processing, portable site services (restrooms, trailers, fencing, generators), event waste solutions, and emergency disaster response.

Product overview

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) is a comprehensive waste management and resource recovery company operating as a platform of integrated services. The core offering centers on the Fully Integrated Processing Facility in Southeast Travis County, which combines landfilling, single-stream recycling, composting, and concrete recycling operations. The company's portfolio spans commercial and residential waste collection (Roll-Off Dumpsters, Front-Load Dumpsters, Compactors, Residential Curbside Solutions), site services (Portable Restrooms, Restroom/Shower/Laundry Trailers, Temporary Fencing, Power Generators, Light Towers, Multi-Stall Units), specialized verticals (Construction & Demolition with Green TDS Builder Solutions, Commercial & Industrial Recycling with its Materials Recovery Facility, Emergency Response Services, Event Solutions, Landscape Solutions, Multi-Family Solutions), and community-facing offerings (Citizens Convenience Center, Resale Center, Waste Wizard App). Sub-brands include Garden-Ville (organic products), Texas Organic Products, and the Exotic Wildlife Game Ranch. The company processes materials through its MRF (40-45 tons/hour capacity) and landfill (3,000-4,000 tons/day), and holds designation as Austin's sole qualified C&D waste processor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Trash Services Customized trash and recycling services for businesses, including commercial trash pickup and full dumpster services and rentals for businesses of all sizes.
• Roll-Off Dumpsters Full-service roll-off dumpster rentals from 10 to 40 cubic yards for construction, commercial, and residential projects, with next-business-day haul service available for existing commercial customers.
• Front-Load Dumpsters Commercial front-load, rear-load, and side-load dumpsters ranging from 2 to 8 cubic yards with flexible collection frequencies for businesses producing various volumes of waste.
• Construction & Demolition Services Comprehensive C&D waste processing including concrete recycling, source separation, and compliance with Austin's Universal Recycling Ordinance. TDS is the City of Austin's only qualified processor for major C&D projects.
• Site Services Turnkey site service packages for events, construction sites, and emergency response including portable restrooms, restroom/shower/laundry trailers, temporary fencing, power generators, light towers, and handwashing stations.
• Emergency Response Services Disaster relief and emergency response services providing roll-off dumpsters, portable restrooms, handwashing stations, shower/laundry trailers, fencing, generators, and debris drop-off for communities affected by natural disasters across Texas and nationwide.
• Event Solutions Turnkey event recycling, composting, and portable restroom services for events of all scales, with pre-event consultation, vendor training, container supplies, in-depth reporting, and signage.
• Commercial & Industrial Recycling Comprehensive paper, cardboard, and plastic recycling solutions for commercial and industrial customers, featuring a Materials Recovery Facility processing 40-45 tons per hour with rebate programs based on fair market rates.
• Landscape Solutions Landscape and agricultural products and services including STA-certified composts, mulches, soil blends, brush grinding, erosion control, and excavation for developers, builders, and commercial landscapers in Central Texas.
• Multi-Family Solutions Waste collection, recycling, and composting services for apartment complexes, townhomes, condos, HOAs, and MUDs with Universal Recycling Ordinance compliance support.
• Residential Curbside Solutions Residential trash, recycling, and green waste collection services using single-stream recycling, with weekly trash pickup and every-other-week recycling schedules, plus bulky item collection.
• Rural Pick-Up Services Waste collection and landscaping solutions for ranches, farms, unincorporated areas, and rural customers in Texas, including roll-off dumpsters, carts, and bulky item collection.
• Municipal Solutions Waste management and recycling services for municipalities including residential collection, recycling programs, organics recycling, hazardous waste management, and roll-off dumpster services.
• TDS Landfill Award-winning landfill facility on 2,000+ acres in Creedmoor operated by Texas Landfill Management, processing 3,000-4,000 tons of solid waste per day with EPA/TCEQ-compliant liner systems.
• Composting Operations Large-scale on-site composting facilities processing residential green waste, food scraps, and other compostables into usable organic products using windrow methods.
• Concrete Recycling Concrete and rock base material recycling processing at Creedmoor facility, with recycled materials used to create new concrete products including Redi-Mix Concrete and Pole Base.
• Garden-Ville Organic Products STA-certified composts, mulches, soil blends, potting mixes, rocks, fertilizers, and soil amendments sold in bulk and bags through Garden-Ville retail locations in Creedmoor, San Antonio, and Victoria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes 3,000-4,000 tons of solid waste per day at Creedmoor landfill
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026TDS partners with Keep Texas Beautiful through Eco Academy grants supporting community sustainability education programs. The partnership has funded Hernandez Elementary School's compostable tray pilot program in San Marcos, TX.
• Keep San Marcos Beautiful (KSMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026TDS partners with Keep San Marcos Beautiful through Eco Academy grants supporting school sustainability programs, including the Hernandez Elementary School compostable tray pilot program in San Marcos, TX.
• Waterloo Greenway ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026TDS partnered with Waterloo Greenway Conservancy in January 2026 to advance sustainability education and park stewardship practices at Waterloo Park and the Confluence in Austin, TX. The partnership focuses on environmental education and conservation.
• Austin FCflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTDS is Austin FC's official waste and recycling partner, providing comprehensive waste management and site services at Q2 Stadium. The partnership has been instrumental in stadium operations, as described by Nick Otte, Senior Director of Stadium Operations. TDS provides ongoing site services for home games and events.
• Fiesta San Antonio CommissionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTDS has been a long-term partner for Fiesta San Antonio, one of Texas's largest festivals. TDS provides waste disposal and recycling services that enable the festival's operations. Referenced by David Christian, President of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, who stated 'We couldn't do Fiesta without you all.'
• Texas Landfill Management (TLM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Landfill Management (TLM) is the sister company that operates the TDS Landfill facility in Creedmoor. TLM and TDS operate the C&D waste materials recovery facility, making TLM an essential operational partner. The landfill facility opened February 1, 1991 and is recognized as one of the best in the nation.
• Zero Waste StrategiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZero Waste Strategies serves as the third-party evaluator that verifies diversion standards for projects using TDS as Austin's Qualified Processor for C&D materials. Ensures compliance with Austin's Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) requirements.
• Austin Resource RecoverycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCity of Austin department that certified TDS as the sole Qualified Processor for major C&D projects in Austin. Oversees the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) compliance program that recognizes TDS's diversion standards.
• Garden-VilleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden-Ville is a TDS-owned company offering compost, mulch, soil blends, and potting mixes through retail locations in Creedmoor, San Antonio River Authority, and Victoria. TDS diverts organic materials to Garden-Ville for processing into saleable landscape products, creating a closed-loop system.
• San Antonio River Authority (SARA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarden-Ville has a retail location at the San Antonio River Authority selling bag fertilizers and soil amendments. SARA serves as a distribution point for Garden-Ville products.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTCEQ awarded TDS the 2026 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in Innovative Recycling and Landfill Management, recognizing environmental excellence. TCEQ sets regulatory standards that TDS exceeds.
• H-E-B Grocery StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTDS provided generators to keep the local H-E-B grocery store operational in Refugio, TX after Hurricane Harvey. Referenced in TDS's emergency response case study video as an example of disaster relief support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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