Ohio Valley Waste Service

What Ohio Valley Waste Service does

Ohio Valley Waste Service, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned waste management company headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, operating as a brand within the Vogel Holding, Inc. portfolio of regional waste businesses. The company provides residential curbside garbage collection using 95-gallon carts, commercial front-load waste and recycling collection in 2 to 8 cubic yard containers with flexible pickup frequencies, and roll-off dumpster rental in five sizes from 10 to 40 cubic yards. It also operates three transfer stations in Lisbon, Warren, and Youngstown for self-haul disposal at disclosed per-ton pricing ($75/ton with minimum and per-bag options), and sells and services Marathon industrial compactors that achieve a 4-to-1 waste volume reduction ratio.

The company serves both individual households and a diversified commercial base spanning retail, restaurant, manufacturing, hospital, legal, educational, and professional businesses, plus specialized verticals including construction, healthcare, food service, retail, municipal, education, and oil and gas. Its geographic footprint spans 11 counties across northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania (Beaver, Brooke, Carroll, Columbiana, Hancock, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull). Differentiated infrastructure includes a compressed natural gas (CNG) collection fleet partially funded by Ohio EPA grants from the Volkswagen settlement, single-stream recycling processed through sister company TC Recycling, and hooklift truck-compatible dumpsters designed for space-constrained properties.

The business model is a mix of recurring subscription revenue (residential curbside and commercial front-load contracts billed monthly), transactional fee revenue (transfer station tipping fees and roll-off rentals), and hardware sales and maintenance revenue (industrial compactors). Go-to-market combines a direct field sales motion — representatives conducting daily visits to commercial customers — with self-service digital channels including an online customer center, paperless billing, auto-pay, and SMS-based service alerts. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Ohio Valley Waste Service

Legal name

Ohio Valley Waste Service, Inc.

Website

https://ohiovalleywaste.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Valley Waste Service is a family-owned, Vogel Holding-affiliated waste management company providing residential curbside collection, commercial front-load service, roll-off dumpster rental, transfer station drop-off, and single-stream recycling across 11 counties in Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roll-Off / Containerized MSW Collection (Commercial & Industrial) (EUAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulky Waste & White Goods Drop-Off/Transfer (BPALABAE), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Residential garbage pickup
• Commercial waste management
• Roll-off dumpster rental
• Single-stream recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Curbside Collection: Recurring curbside garbage collection service for residential households using 95-gallon carts, billed on a subscription basis.
2. Commercial Waste Collection: Commercial waste and recycling collection services for businesses with container sizes from 2 to 8 cubic yards, with flexible pickup schedules ranging from bi-weekly to 6x per week.
3. Roll-Off Dumpster Rental: Temporary dumpster rental for residential and commercial projects ranging from 10 to 40 cubic yards, with 7-day standard rental period and quote-based pricing.
4. Transfer Station Tipping Fees: Self-haul waste disposal at transfer stations with per-ton pricing ($75/ton at Lisbon location), minimum fees, and per-bag options for customers hauling their own garbage.
5. Industrial Compactor Sales and Maintenance: Sale and maintenance of industrial trash compactors for large-volume waste producers including Marathon, Vert-I-Pack, and Pak'ntainer models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ohio Valley Waste Service provides residential curbside garbage collection using 95-gallon carts, commercial waste and recycling collection with 2-8 cubic yard containers, roll-off dumpster rentals in 10-40 cubic yard sizes, self-haul transfer station drop-off services, and industrial trash compactor sales and maintenance. The company serves customers across 11 counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania as one of the largest privately owned waste removal services in the region.

Product overview

Ohio Valley Waste Service is a family-owned waste management company providing integrated residential and commercial waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company's core offerings include residential curbside pickup using 95-gallon carts, roll-off dumpster rental in five sizes (10-40 cubic yards), commercial container services (2-8 cubic yards), and transfer station drop-off facilities. The product portfolio includes specialized services for construction, food service, healthcare, industrial, retail, municipal/government, schools, and oil & gas sectors. Add-on services include industrial trash compactors (offered through Marathon partnership) and single-stream recycling processed by sister company TC Recycling. Customer-facing digital tools include an online customer center with paperless billing and auto pay options, plus mobile text alerts for service updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Curbside Pickup Weekly curbside garbage collection service for residential households using 95-gallon carts, with recurring subscription billing.
• Commercial Waste and Recycling Collection Customized waste collection and recycling services for commercial businesses including retail, restaurant, manufacturing, hospital, legal, educational, and professional sectors, with container sizes from 2 to 8 cubic yards.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Service Temporary and permanent roll-off dumpster rental in 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard sizes for residential and commercial projects, with 7-day standard rental and quote-based pricing.
• Transfer Station Services Self-haul drop-off facilities at Lisbon, Warren, and Youngstown locations for customers to dispose of garbage at their convenience, charging by weight or minimum fees.
• Single-Stream Recycling No-sort recycling service where customers place all recyclables (paper, plastic, metal) in one container, processed at TC Recycling sister facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Industrial Trash Compactors Sales and maintenance of industrial trash and cardboard compactors that reduce waste volume by a ratio of 4 to 1, offered through Marathon partnership, including Vert-I-Pack vertical and Pak'ntainer self-contained models.
• Construction Waste Removal Roll-off dumpster services for construction sites and demolition projects with LEED-certified waste management documentation and practices for builders and contractors.
• Oil and Gas Waste Management Waste management services for the oil and gas industry including waste sludge solidification, recycling services, DEP compliance documentation, and specific container solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste compaction reduces volume by 4 to 1 ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MarathoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhio Valley Waste Service is a dealer for Marathon onsite waste compaction and recycling systems, including Vert-I-Pack vertical containers and Pak'ntainer self-contained compactors.
• TC RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that operates state-of-the-art single-stream recycling processing facility. Enables no-sort recycling collection for Ohio Valley Waste customers.
• Vogel Disposal ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Vogel Holding family of companies. Ed R. Vogel serves as Vice President. Both companies share leadership, environmental practices including CNG fleet, and industry recognition including NWRA Hall of Fame inductees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Second-largest North American MSW and recycling company with extensive Ohio/Pennsylvania operations. Overlaps with Ohio Valley in commercial collection, recycling, and disposal services but offers national-account capabilities and landfill integration.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste hauler operating across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Provides residential, commercial, roll-off, transfer, and landfill services through a national network; competes with Ohio Valley on the same routes but with vastly greater density and pricing power.
• GFL Environmental: Canadian-based diversified environmental services company with significant U.S. operations including Ohio. Provides solid waste, liquid waste, and recycling services; competes on commercial accounts and represents a peer of similar integrated services at larger scale.
• Waste Connections: North American solid waste services company built largely through acquisition of regional haulers. Operates transfer stations and routes in the Midwest/Northeast and represents both a direct competitor and a potential roll-up acquirer for regional operators like Ohio Valley.

Direct peers

• Rumpke Consolidated Companies: Cincinnati-based family-owned regional MSW hauler serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. Directly comparable as a multi-generation family operator providing residential curbside, commercial front-load, roll-off, and transfer station services across overlapping Midwestern/Appalachian geographies.
• Secure Energy Services: Energy services and waste management company with significant oil & gas waste processing operations in the Appalachian basin. Directly comparable to Ohio Valley's oil & gas waste service line for sludge solidification, container solutions, and regulatory compliance.
• Kimble Recycling & Disposal: Ohio-headquartered family-owned waste hauler serving central and northeast Ohio. Directly overlaps Ohio Valley's geography and offers comparable residential curbside, commercial, roll-off, and transfer station services.
• Vogel Disposal Service: Sister company under Vogel Holding, Inc. founded by the same family, also providing residential, commercial, and roll-off waste services in the Western Pennsylvania market. Shares leadership (Ed R. Vogel, VP), CNG fleet practices, and Vogel Holding back-office resources.
• Casella Waste Systems: Vermont-based regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management operator serving the Northeastern U.S. Comparable in business model (collection, transfer, recycling, disposal) with similar mid-market positioning and family/operator heritage.
• Tri-County Industries: Sister company under Vogel Holding providing residential, commercial, and roll-off waste services in the greater Pittsburgh region. Comparable service portfolio, transfer station operations, and shared family ownership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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