Flood Brothers Disposal

What Flood Brothers Disposal does

Flood Brothers Disposal is a privately held, family-owned waste management and recycling company founded in 1930 in Chicago by Joseph Simon Flood and now operating under fifth-generation family leadership. The company provides residential curbside collection, commercial and industrial waste services, construction and demolition debris removal, municipal services, dumpster rentals, and special event waste handling across the City of Chicago and over 200 Chicagoland communities. Operations are staffed approximately 100-200+ employees including more than 20 Flood family members, supported by a GPS-tracked fleet running 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, with offices in Oakbrook Terrace, Carol Stream, and Chicago (Harrison Street).

The company's service portfolio spans core waste collection (refuse, recycling, yard waste), a full container product line (rear-load dumpsters 1-10 cubic yards, front-load containers 2-10 cubic yards, roll-off containers 10-30 cubic yards, compactors 6-30 cubic yards, and ANSI-standard toters in 35/65/95 gallon sizes), and a 36,000 square foot recycling facility with two 18,000 sq ft buildings that processes 500+ tons of recyclables daily using vibratory sorting technology. Differentiated capabilities include in-house custom compactor fabrication (one of the few Chicago-area haulers with this capability), vermicomposting for organic waste, e-waste and battery recycling programs, and special waste hauling (the company was the first licensed special waste hauler in Chicago in 1990). Recurring residential and commercial subscription revenue is supplemented by transaction-based fees (dumpster rentals, event services, white goods collection), administrative and processing fees ($2.50-$10.00 per invoice), and Chicago Container Permit Fees billed annually to commercial accounts.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid distribution model: direct-to-consumer residential service via phone (630-261-0400), website quote requests, and the Soft-Pak online billing platform; enterprise sales for commercial and industrial accounts with customized proposals and GPS-verified service; municipal contracts with the City of Chicago (Public Schools, Park District, Housing Authority, City Colleges, Public Building Commission) and multiple suburban villages; and event-based sales for concerts and festivals. Pricing varies by municipality, with container rental, processing, administration, and permit fees layered on top of base service. The company participates in MBE/WBE/DBE/SBE programs, holds BBB accreditation and National Safety Council membership, and received the 2018 Recycler of the Year award from the National Waste and Recycling Association.

Name

Flood Brothers Disposal

Legal name

Flood Brothers Disposal

Website

https://floodbrothersdisposal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flood Brothers Disposal is a fifth-generation, family-owned waste management and recycling company serving residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, construction, and event customers across Chicago and over 200 Chicagoland communities through collection, dumpster rental, recycling processing, and custom compactor fabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roll-Off & Temporary Container MSW Hauling (Dumpsters) (BPALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dumpster Rental & Roll-Off Container Services (HSAKALAL), Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC), Bulk Item Pickup & Hauling (Outdoor/Residential) (HSAIAOAE)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Recycling services
• Dumpster rental services
• Commercial waste management
• Municipal solid waste

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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

Revenue model

1. Residential Waste Collection: Weekly refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection for residential customers. Revenue generated through recurring service fees, typically billed quarterly. Provides toters and carts to households.
2. Commercial Waste Management: Waste and recycling collection, compactor services, roll-off dumpsters for businesses. Flexible schedules and adaptable equipment. Billed through container service plans.
3. Dumpster Rental: Roll-off container rental in 10, 15, 20, and 30 cubic yard sizes for short-term projects. Dumpsters provided for 7 days with daily rental fees after first week. Same day deliveries subject to availability.
4. Processing and Administrative Fees: Processing Fee of $2.50 per invoice, Administration Fee of $5.00 per invoice (for balances past due over 60 days), Container Service Plan of $10.00 per invoice for commercial accounts.
5. Special Event Services: Dumpster and toter services for small and large events including concerts and festivals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Flood Brothers Disposal provides waste collection, recycling, dumpster rental, and compactor services to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, construction, and special-event customers throughout the City of Chicago and over 200 Chicagoland communities. The company operates a 36,000-square-foot recycling facility and offers a full range of containers including toters, rear-load and front-load dumpsters, open roll-off containers, and custom-fabricated compactors, with 24/7/365 service availability and GPS-tracked fleet operations.

Product overview

Flood Brothers Disposal is a waste management and recycling company offering a comprehensive suite of container and disposal services across the Chicagoland area. The core offerings include Dumpster Rental (in 10-30 cubic yard sizes), Commercial Waste Management Services, Residential Disposal and Recycling Services, and Construction/Demolition Disposal & Recycling. Supporting these are specialized container products: Open Roll-Off Containers, Rear Load Dumpsters (1-10 cubic yards), Front Load Containers (2-10 cubic yards), Compactors (customizable 6-30 cubic yards with in-house fabrication), and Toters (35-95 gallons). The company also provides Recycling Services spanning Commercial Recycling, Residential Recycling, Construction and Demolition Recycling, Electronics Recycling, and Battery Recycling, all processed through their 36,000 square foot recycling facility. Special Event Services and City Departments Services round out the municipal offerings. The company emphasizes custom solutions including custom compactor fabrication, 24/7 service availability, GPS-tracked fleet, and evening/Saturday service options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dumpster Rental Roll-off dumpster rental service available in 10, 15, 20, and 30 cubic yard sizes for residential, commercial, and construction customers. Includes same-day delivery options and evening/Saturday service availability.
• Commercial Waste Management Services Comprehensive commercial waste collection and recycling services including waste collection, single stream or specified commodity recycling, packer/roll-off dumpster service, and custom compactor solutions for businesses of all sizes with GPS-tracked fleet.
• Residential Disposal and Recycling Services Weekly refuse, yard waste, and recycling collection services for residential customers including bulk item collection, white goods collection, electronics recycling, and Christmas tree collection. Provides 95-gallon toters for refuse and recycling.
• Construction/Demolition Disposal & Recycling

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved 50% in disposal costs for some commercial customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)minorOthersProgram utilizing MBE businesses in operations
• Women Business Enterprises (WBE)minorOthersProgram utilizing WBE businesses in operations
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)minorOthersProgram utilizing DBE businesses in operations
• Small Business Enterprises (SBE)minorOthersProgram utilizing SBE businesses in operations
• Building Trades AssociationminorOthersProud member observing highest ethical standards of business practice

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American solid waste hauler with full service across collection, recycling, and disposal. Competes head-to-head with Flood Brothers on Chicago-area municipal and commercial accounts, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Republic Services: Second-largest US waste and recycling company operating across collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. Directly competes with Flood Brothers in the Chicago market for commercial, residential, and municipal contracts.
• GFL Environmental: Major North American diversified environmental services company with strong Chicagoland presence, including the former Lakeshore Recycling Systems. Directly competes for commercial, residential, and industrial collection in the same geography.
• Waste Connections: Large US/Canadian solid waste services provider with a significant Chicago-area footprint through recent acquisitions. Competes on commercial hauling, roll-off, and recycling in overlapping service areas.

Direct peers

• Roy Strom Company: Chicago-area recycling and waste hauler serving commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Directly comparable regional player with similar service lines and customer segments in the same Chicagoland market.
• Groot Industries: Family-owned Chicagoland hauler (5th generation) offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling. Closest comparable in size, ownership structure, and service mix to Flood Brothers in the same geography.
• Lakeshore Recycling Systems (a GFL company): Chicagoland-based waste and recycling hauler that was acquired by GFL. Directly comparable in service offerings (residential, commercial, C&D, roll-off) and customer base within the same geography.

Regional players

• RDS Delivery Service (Reliable Disposal): Regional roll-off and commercial waste hauler serving parts of the greater Chicago area. Comparable in roll-off dumpster rental and construction/debris hauling offerings, though operating in a slightly different sub-region.
• Henson Disposal: Family-owned Chicagoland-area waste and recycling hauler serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable scale and family-business model to Flood Brothers within a similar geographic footprint.
• Area Disposal: Regional waste and recycling provider in the Chicago suburbs offering residential, commercial, and roll-off services. Comparable regional player competing for similar customer segments in adjacent Chicagoland communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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