Engel & Gray

What Engel & Gray does

Engel & Gray, Inc. is a privately held, third-generation, family-owned waste management and organics recycling company headquartered at 745 Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria, California, and operating since 1946 across the Central Coast region (Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties). The company runs three integrated service lines: (1) roll-off bin rental in 10/20/40-yard sizes for agricultural waste, construction debris, demolition, and industrial scrap collection; (2) trucking and hauling services via a modern fleet equipped with GPS tracking and two-way radio communication; and (3) organics recycling through a 40-acre Regional Compost Facility — the largest in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties — that converts locally collected yard waste, food waste, grape pomace, and soiled paper into STA Certified Harvest Blend Compost. The firm is now managed by Bob Engel and supports a customer base spanning agriculture and vineyards, municipalities seeking SB 1383 compliance, construction and industrial accounts, landscape companies, and individual consumers.

Underlying technology is operational rather than digital: physical composting processes validated by the US Composting Council's STA program (CTDS testing, ingredient listing, recommended-use disclosure), a multi-vehicle GPS-tracked fleet, and a basic online Service Request Portal for new and existing clients. Revenue mechanics are straightforward: custom-quoted service fees for roll-off and trucking on a pay-as-you-go billing cadence, plus transaction-based compost sales and recurring organic-waste tipping/collection fees. Pricing is quote-driven rather than published. Go-to-market is primarily direct sales through account representatives supplemented by community events (Farm Day, Spring Compost & Garden Fair, International Compost Awareness Week), a monthly newsletter, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). Recent activity includes the August 2025 completion of an office building restoration, a 2024 Supplier Honoree recognition from the Econ Alliance AG Forum, and a community compost donation program with One Cool Earth and 43 U-Cart in early 2026.

Name

Engel & Gray

Legal name

Engel & Gray Inc.

Website

https://engelandgray.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engel & Gray is a third-generation, family-owned waste hauling and organics recycling company operating since 1946 on California's Central Coast, providing roll-off bin rental, trucking, and composting services from a 40-acre STA Certified facility serving agriculture, municipalities, construction, and landscape customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost & Soil Amendment Product Manufacturing/Blending (Value-Added Organics) (BPALAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Composting Facility Operations (Windrow, ASP, In-Vessel) (BPALAEAB), Organics & Composting Programs (Food Waste, Green Waste) (BPABALAC), Residential Curbside Organics Programs (Municipal/Franchise) (BPALAEAF), Commercial Food Waste Programs & On-Site Solutions (Cafeterias, Grocers, Hospitality) (BPALAEAE)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Roll-off bin rental
• Organics recycling
• Commercial composting services
• Construction debris hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Maria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roll-Off Bin Services: Provides roll-off bins in 10, 20, and 40-yard sizes for collecting and hauling agricultural waste, construction site cleanup, demolition jobs, industrial facilities, product destruction, metals, cardboard, and organics
2. Trucking Services: Transportation services with modern fleet equipped with GPS tracking and two-way radio communication serving Central Coast of California
3. Compost and Organics Recycling: Operates 40-acre composting facility producing Harvest Blend Compost from organic waste materials. Revenue from compost sales and organics recycling fees
4. Equipment Sales: Occasional sale of used equipment including trucks, grinders, and compost turners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Engel & Gray provides roll-off bin rental (10, 20, and 40 yard sizes), trucking/transportation services with GPS-tracked fleet, and organics recycling through its 40-acre Regional Compost Facility in Santa Maria Valley, producing STA Certified Harvest Blend Compost from yard waste, food waste, grape pomace, and soiled paper. The company also sells used composting and waste-processing equipment and provides custom waste-stream optimization tailored to agriculture, municipalities, construction, and industrial customers across California's Central Coast.

Product overview

Engel & Gray, Inc. is a diversified transportation, waste management, and organics recycling company serving the Central Coast of California since 1946. The company operates two primary service lines: Roll-Off Services (offering 10, 20, and 40 yard bin rental for agricultural waste, construction, demolition, and industrial debris) and Organics Recycling (operating a 40-acre composting facility since 1993 that transforms organic waste into Harvest Blend Compost). These services are supported by a modern trucking fleet with GPS tracking and radio communication, and complemented by an Equipment for Sale listing for used composting machinery. The company also maintains an online Service Request Portal for client scheduling. The overall portfolio centers on waste diversion, environmental responsibility, and producing STA-certified soil products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harvest Blend Compost: Fresh, locally produced STA Certified compost product produced by Engel & Gray Regional Compost Facility, the largest compost facility in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

Products and services

• Roll-Off Services Roll-off bin rental and waste collection services serving the California Central Coast. Bins are available in 10, 20, and 40 yard sizes and are used to collect and haul agricultural waste, construction site cleanup, demolition debris, industrial waste, product destruction, metals, cardboard, and organics.
• Trucking Services Fleet trucking operations outfitted with GPS tracking and two-way radio communication, providing quick delivery and reliable service across the Central Coast of California.
• Organics Recycling Composting and organics recycling services transforming organic material into nutrient-rich soil amendments. Accepts yard waste, food waste, grape pomace, and soiled paper products. The company's 40-acre facility processes organic materials into STA-certified compost, diverting waste from landfills.
• Harvest Blend Compost STA Certified compost product produced by Engel & Gray Regional Compost Facility, the largest compost facility in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Harvest Blend Compost supplies organic matter, increases soil structure, porosity, and water holding capacity for all soil types, and is certified for SB 1383 procurement compliance.
• Equipment for Sale Sale of used heavy equipment related to composting and waste processing operations, including trucks, grinders, and compost turners.

Quantifiable outcome

• SB 1383 compliance: 0.58 tons or 1.45 cubic yards of compost satisfies one ton of organic waste product procurement requirement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• One Cool EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026One Cool Earth coordinated participating schools for community and school donation initiatives. Engel & Gray donated 63 cubic yards of compost to school gardens throughout San Luis Obispo County through this partnership, helping create spaces for students to learn, grow, and connect with the environment.
• 43 U-CartsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 202643 U-Cart served as a central distribution hub for school garden donation program, helping ensure efficient and seamless delivery of compost donations to participating schools.
• US Composting CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Composting Council provides STA (Staffing/Standards/Technical Assistance) Certification program for compost producers. Engel & Gray's Harvest Blend Compost is STA Certified, ensuring quality compost products that meet rigorous testing standards and SB 1383 procurement requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management: Largest US waste services company with national roll-off, organics collection, and compost-processing infrastructure. Comparable as the largest broad incumbent increasingly competing in commercial and municipal organics.
• Republic Services: One of the largest US waste and recycling companies offering organics collection, processing, and compost products nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same municipal organics and landfill-diversion customer base with significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Recology: California-headquartered employee-owned waste and organics recycling company operating compost facilities, hauling, and organics collection across multiple CA counties. Directly comparable as a CA-based operator running both collection and composting/processing assets serving municipal and ag customers.
• GreenWaste Recovery: California organics recycler and waste hauler providing collection and composting/processing services in the Bay Area and Central Coast. Comparable as a regional CA operator integrating collection with organics processing and serving municipal and commercial customers.
• EDCO Disposal: Southern California family-owned waste and recycling company with roll-off, organics, and recycling services. Comparable regional CA operator competing for municipal organics and SB 1383 procurement contracts.
• Burrtec Waste Industries: California-based regional waste hauler providing collection, recycling, and organics services across Southern and Central California. Directly comparable as a family-influenced California roll-off and organics operator serving municipal and commercial customers.

Emerging players

• Atlas Organics: Organics recycler that operates compost facilities and partners with municipalities for organics diversion programs. Comparable as an emerging focused organics player tied to municipal procurement demand, though operating in different regional markets.

Others

• US Composting Council: Industry trade and standards body that administers the STA Certified Compost program (which Engel & Gray's Harvest Blend Compost holds). Relevant as an industry/ecosystem participant governing quality standards the company relies on as a competitive differentiator.

Regional players

• Caglia Environmental: California Central Valley-based waste hauler offering roll-off, recycling, and organics services to ag, commercial, and municipal customers. Comparable as a regional California operator serving agricultural customers with similar service mix.
• Agri Service Inc. Northern California-based agricultural services and organics recycling company serving farms and municipalities with organics processing. Comparable as a regional CA operator providing agricultural-waste collection and composting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/Engelandgray
• Facebookfacebook.com/Engelandgray
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engel-&-gray-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/engelandgray

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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