Tri Valley Recycling

What Tri Valley Recycling does

Tri Valley Recycling, Inc. is a Stockton, California-based, state-certified electronic waste recycler founded in 2005. It operates a direct-to-consumer model that combines a free pickup service for residential and commercial customers (requiring three or more qualifying items such as televisions, monitors, computer towers, laptops, and servers) with a drop-off-for-cash program at its 1988 E. Alpine Avenue warehouse where customers are paid by the pound across fifteen-plus e-waste categories ranging from $0.02/lb to $1.00/lb. The company additionally offers business clean-out services, DOD-wipe data destruction, and cradle-to-grave asset management consulting to commercial and government clients.

The business holds California E-Waste Recycler license CEW #106178 issued by Cal Recycle and is registered with the Department of Toxic Substance Control, providing the regulatory standing required to collect e-waste in California. Service coverage spans Southern California, the Central Valley, the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, the San Francisco Bay Area, and North Bay/Napa/Sonoma, with pickups scheduled via toll-free phone (1-800-317-3112), text (209-463-7600), or an online form. The published client roster includes California Highway Patrol, Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento Kings, San Francisco Giants, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Six Flags, Paramount Group, Hitachi, Raley's/BelAir/Nob Hill Foods, and Alameda Health Systems.

The revenue model rests on three pillars: the free pickup lead magnet that drives volume and customer acquisition, the cash-paid drop-off program that monetizes inbound material via resale of recovered commodities, and disposal/handling fees on items with negative recovery value (e.g., solar panels at $1.00/lb, dishwashers at $20, smart boards at $10). The commercial consulting and clean-out line is positioned as an upmarket extension of the core residential service. The company is privately held, has not raised disclosed outside capital, and operates with 11-50 employees from a single Stockton warehouse.

Name

Tri Valley Recycling

Legal name

Tri Valley Recycling, Inc.

Website

https://trivalleyrecycling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri Valley Recycling is a state-certified California e-waste recycler (founded 2005) offering free electronic waste pickups across Southern California, the Central Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area, plus a drop-off-for-cash program at its Stockton warehouse serving residential, commercial, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Waste Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling (IMAIAFAH), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)

Keywords

• Electronic waste recycling
• E-waste pickup services
• Business cleanout services
• Data destruction services
• Asset management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free E-Waste Collection Service: Free pickup service for residential and business customers with 3+ qualifying items (televisions, monitors, computer towers, laptops, servers). This core service drives customer acquisition and volume.
2. E-Waste Purchase and Processing: Customers bring e-waste to the Stockton warehouse and receive cash payment per pound. Items purchased include cell phones ($1.00/lb), laptops ($0.40/lb), computers/laptops ($0.15/lb), and various components at different rates. Revenue generated from processing and reselling recovered materials.
3. Disposal Fee Services: Fees charged for items requiring special disposal: solar panels ($1.00/lb), dishwashers ($20), smart boards ($10). This covers handling costs for items that cannot be recycled at positive value.
4. Business Consulting Services: Consulting services for companies to design cradle-to-grave asset management systems for obsolete electronics handling and compliance. Customized programs for business cleanouts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tri Valley Recycling provides free electronic waste pickup from residences and businesses (with 3+ qualifying items such as televisions, monitors, computer towers, laptops, and servers) and cash-paying warehouse drop-off services at its Stockton location, with per-pound pricing for materials like cell phones ($1.00/lb) and laptops ($0.40/lb). The company also delivers business clean-outs, secure DOD-wipe data destruction, and cradle-to-grave e-waste asset management consulting under California E-Waste Recycler license CEW #106178.

Product overview

Tri Valley Recycling operates as an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling service provider rather than a software product company. The core offering consists of free e-waste pickup services for homes and businesses, complemented by a drop-off-for-cash program at their Stockton, California warehouse. The service portfolio includes business clean-out services with customized collection and disposal programs, secure data destruction/DOD wipe services to prevent identity theft, and consulting services for corporate asset management and regulatory compliance. They accept a wide range of electronic items including computers, monitors, televisions, medical equipment, lab equipment, and IT equipment. The company holds California E-Waste Recycler license CEW #106178 and serves Southern California, Central Valley, and the Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free E-Waste Pickup Service Free collection of electronic waste from residences and businesses by professional, uniformed team members at the customer's location. Requires 3 qualifying items (televisions, monitors, computer towers, laptops, or servers) to schedule. Covers Southern California, Central Valley, Sacramento Metropolitan Area, San Francisco Bay Area, and North Bay/Napa/Sonoma.
• Drop-off for Cash E-Waste Recycling Customers bring e-waste to the Stockton warehouse at 1988 E. Alpine Avenue and receive cash payment based on weight and item type. Pricing ranges from $0.02/lb (all other e-waste) to $1.00/lb (cell phones), with category-specific rates for laptops ($0.40/lb), CRT/flat panel/towers/servers ($0.15/lb), CPU boards ($0.50/lb), and circuit boards ($0.10/lb).
• Business Clean-out Services Complete clean-out services for commercial IT departments, storage areas, and manufacturing surpluses. Includes customized collection, disposal, data destruction, and recycling programs tailored for business and government clients requiring large-volume e-waste removal.
• E-Waste Asset Management Consulting Consulting services to design cradle-to-grave asset management systems for cost-effective handling of obsolete electronics, regulatory compliance, customized collection programs, and business cleanouts for commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free pickup with 3 qualifying items - no cost to customer

Named customers10 records

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.

• Department of Toxic Substances ControlcoreOthersRegistered with the California Department of Toxic Substance Control as an authorized e-waste collector. Cal Recycle license number CEW 106178. Required regulatory registration for operating e-waste collection business in California.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GreenCitizen: Bay Area-based e-waste drop-off and pickup service operating California-licensed collection points. Closest geographic and service-model peer to Tri Valley, competing for similar residential and SMB volume in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• 4th Bin: Certified e-waste and electronics recycling company offering residential and commercial pickup with data destruction. Comparable in service mix and target customer to Tri Valley's pickup-and-drop-off model.
• Electronic Recyclers International (ERI): One of the largest e-waste recyclers in the US, operating certified collection and processing facilities across multiple states including California. Directly comparable business model — collection, processing, data destruction, and downstream commodity recovery — at meaningfully larger scale.
• All Green Electronics Recycling: Certified e-waste recycler offering pickup and drop-off services with data destruction, similar in scope and customer mix (residential and commercial) to Tri Valley. Operates in similar US regional markets with parallel CEW-style licensing.
• ECS Refining: California-based e-waste and electronic scrap processor focused on precious-metals recovery from circuit boards and components. Comparable to Tri Valley's downstream material-handling function and overlapping customer base of enterprise IT and asset managers.
• AnythingIT: US e-waste recycler providing certified IT asset disposition, data destruction, and pickup services. Directly comparable offering for enterprise customers needing chain-of-custody and DOD-level data wiping.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Major US solid waste hauler offering recycling and specialty waste services including electronics. Similar to Waste Management as a broad incumbent with overlapping e-waste capability but operating across all waste streams, not specializing in electronics.
• Waste Management Inc. National solid waste and recycling services giant with growing e-waste and electronics recycling capability. Comparable only as a broad incumbent in waste services — operates at vastly greater scale and breadth, and could enter or expand Tri Valley's California niche.

Emerging players

• SunBelt Rentals (Environmental Services): Provides environmental and waste-handling services including electronics recycling and asset management for industrial and commercial customers. Comparable on the enterprise asset-disposition and consulting layer of Tri Valley's offering.
• Homeboy Electronics Recycling: California-based e-waste recycler with social-mission positioning, offering residential and commercial collection plus data destruction in Southern California. Comparable in licensing and service mix, and overlaps Tri Valley's Southern California service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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