Patriot Disposal

What Patriot Disposal does

Patriot Disposal is a U.S.-based, for-profit waste management company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The firm operated residential, commercial, and industrial solid-waste collection and recycling services across Northern Arizona communities, complemented by roll-off dumpster rental (10/20/30-yard sizes), construction and demolition waste disposal, bulk-item pickup, e-waste collection, and portable restroom services. Its operating footprint was geographically narrow, concentrated within Northern Arizona, with a horizontal segmentation across customer types and service depth characterized by scheduled pickup routes and direct customer relationships rather than a technology platform. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or unique digital products were disclosed; service delivery relied on conventional hauler infrastructure.

Patriot Disposal's revenue mechanics follow the standard regional-hauler model — recurring subscription-like fees for residential collection, contracted commercial accounts, and transactional pricing for roll-off and bulk pickup jobs. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, consistent with a small regional operator. Distribution was direct, via owned or contracted collection routes serving homes, businesses, and industrial customers in Northern Arizona; no digital-first go-to-market was evident pre-acquisition.

On June 15, 2024, WM of Arizona — a subsidiary of Waste Management — acquired Patriot Disposal, effectively ending independent operations. Post-acquisition, Patriot's customer base and routes were integrated into WM's national infrastructure, giving former Patriot customers access to WM's digital tooling (My WM online profile, AutoPay, Paperless Billing, service notifications, mobile app with virtual assistant and biometric login) and a broader service portfolio. The Patriot brand and legal entity now sit inside WM of Arizona as a parent subsidiary rather than as an operating independent.

Name

Patriot Disposal

Legal name

Patriot Disposal

Website

https://patriotdisposal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patriot Disposal is a Northern Arizona waste management company offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus roll-off dumpster rentals. It was acquired by WM of Arizona in June 2024, ending operations as an independent entity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Bulky Item & White Goods Collection (EUAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Residential trash pickup
• Recycling services
• Roll-off dumpster rental
• Construction debris disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Prescott Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Patriot Disposal was a Northern Arizona waste collection company providing scheduled curbside trash and recycling pickup for residential households, commercial businesses, and industrial establishments, along with bulk item collection, roll-off dumpster rental (10, 20, and 30-yard sizes), Bagster portable disposal, construction and demolition waste disposal, and eWaste recycling for bulbs, batteries, and electronics. Following its June 15, 2024 acquisition by WM of Arizona, these services are delivered through WM's national platform, augmented by the My WM online profile, mobile app, AutoPay, Paperless Billing, and service notifications.

Product overview

Patriot Disposal was a waste collection and disposal services company that provided residential, commercial, and industrial waste management to customers in Northern Arizona. Following its acquisition by WM of Arizona on June 15, 2024, the company has been fully integrated into WM's service network. The core offering consists of scheduled trash collection, recycling services, roll-off dumpster rentals (available in 10, 20, and 30-yard sizes), bulk item pickup, construction waste disposal, electronic waste recycling, and national account services for multi-location businesses. Customer-facing digital services include the My WM online profile for account management, pickup scheduling, and AutoPay/Paperless Billing. The portfolio previously operated under the Patriot Disposal brand is now transitioning to be serviced under WM's unified platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Trash Collection & Recycling Standard waste collection and recycling service for individual residential households in Northern Arizona, including scheduled curbside pickup, recycling programs, and bulk item collection. Targeted at homeowners and residents needing reliable household waste removal.
• Commercial Waste Disposal & Recycling Scheduled waste collection and recycling service for commercial businesses in Northern Arizona, including restaurants, offices, retail establishments, and other commercial operations. Designed for businesses that require recurring commercial-grade waste pickup and recycling.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Temporary dumpster rental available in 10-yard, 20-yard, and 30-yard sizes for construction projects, cleanouts, and other short-term waste disposal needs. Targeted at contractors, project managers, and property owners managing temporary debris volumes.
• Bulk Trash Pickup Scheduled collection service for large or bulky items that cannot be disposed of through regular curbside trash collection, such as furniture and large household items. Targeted at residential and commercial customers with oversized disposal needs.
• Construction Waste Disposal Waste management service designed for construction and demolition projects, handling materials such as concrete, wood, metals, and other building debris. Targeted at contractors, builders, and developers needing structured debris removal across project phases.
• Bagster - Dumpster in a Bag Portable bag-based waste disposal solution offering an alternative to traditional dumpster rental for smaller projects. Targeted at homeowners and small-project users with light-to-moderate debris volumes.
• eWaste Collection Collection and recycling service for electronic waste, including light bulbs, batteries, and electronic devices. Targeted at residential and commercial customers seeking responsible disposal of household and small-business electronics.
• National Accounts Multi-location waste management service for businesses with operations across multiple geographic regions, providing consolidated service arrangements under a single provider relationship. Targeted at multi-site commercial operators needing consistent waste services across locations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WM of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2024WM of Arizona acquired Patriot Disposal, effective June 15, 2024. This acquisition transitions Patriot Disposal's waste collection operations to WM of Arizona, which now delivers safe, reliable services to combined residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Northern Arizona. Patriot Disposal customers receive the same reliable service under WM's infrastructure.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• GFL Environmental: Large multi-national solid waste and roll-off hauler with growing U.S. footprint (including Arizona); directly comparable for residential/commercial collection and roll-off dumpster services.
• Republic Services: One of the two largest U.S. residential, commercial, and roll-off haulers; directly competes with WM/Patriot for Northern Arizona municipal and commercial accounts with overlapping solid waste, recycling, and C&D offerings.
• Waste Management Inc. National MSW collection, recycling, and disposal incumbent; acquired Patriot Disposal effective June 15, 2024, and is now the direct provider of the services Patriot previously operated in Northern Arizona. Closest top-down comparator for service mix and route density.
• Waste Connections: Major solid waste, recycling, and roll-off operator with significant Arizona presence; competes head-to-head with WM/Patriot for residential, commercial, and construction waste contracts in the same geography.

Emerging players

• Ally Waste (N璟 Services): Fast-growing tech-enabled roll-off and front-load hauler; competitive overlap on roll-off dumpster and commercial front-load services that Patriot offered under WM infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Casella Waste Systems: Regional vertically integrated solid waste, recycling, and roll-off operator; closely comparable in service mix and customer segmentation (residential, commercial, industrial) to Patriot's pre-acquisition model.

Regional players

• Rumpke Waste & Recycling: Mid-size regional hauler with full residential, commercial, roll-off, and recycling services; business model and customer segmentation closely mirror Patriot's, though it primarily operates in the Midwest / Mid-Atlantic.
• Recology: Major West Coast-focused solid waste and recycling hauler; serves overlapping residential and commercial customer types and operates comparable roll-off and C&D collection in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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