Richard's Disposal

What Richard's Disposal does

Richard's Disposal, Inc. (RDI) is a privately held, founder-owned solid waste collection and disposal company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1978 by Alvin L. Richard, Jr. as A&L Services and incorporated under its current name in 1992, the company provides non-hazardous solid waste services across three owned-and-operated facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Jackson, Mississippi, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal government customers throughout Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. The service portfolio spans curbside residential collection (2 days per week for household waste, plus bulky waste, yard waste, recycling, and dead animal disposal) under municipal contracts with the City of New Orleans and City of Baton Rouge, direct commercial and industrial collection for hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and multi-family communities, and equipment rental (dumpsters in 15-50 yd roll-off and 2-10 yd front-end configurations, compactors, portable toilets including handicap-accessible and premium units, hand wash stations, and 250-gallon bladder holding tanks) for construction sites and events. Higher-value adjacencies include industrial waste logistical consulting, environmental and sustainability consulting, biohazard waste solutions, and site remediation.

The business model is anchored on multi-year subscription municipal contracts (City of New Orleans and City of Baton Rouge curbside pickup, Jefferson Parish commercial collection, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, and Jacobs Technology at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi) supplemented by quote-based commercial and industrial service agreements and on-demand equipment rentals. The company is go-to-market sales-led, relying on direct customer service phone lines, government RFP/bid processes, and community sponsorships rather than digital marketing. Its competitive moat rests on a regulatory and certification stack (EPA, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Louisiana Public Service Commission, HUBZone, DBE in both Louisiana Unified Certification Program and New Orleans Housing Authority, Mississippi State Certification, EBO Mississippi) that grants preferential access to set-aside and small-business government procurement vehicles, plus three decades of route density and brand equity in the New Orleans metro. There is no evidence of institutional investment, M&A activity, or AI/ML capability in the source data; the technology base is described as standard waste management equipment operated on a fleet-based collection model.

Name

Richard's Disposal

Legal name

Richard's Disposal, Inc.

Website

https://richardsdisposal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Richard's Disposal is a privately held, founder-owned solid waste collection and disposal company headquartered in New Orleans, providing residential curbside pickup, commercial and industrial collection, and portable sanitation rentals to municipal, commercial, and government customers across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solid Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Roll-off Dumpster Rental & On-site Container Services (BPALAJAJ), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), Construction Debris Removal (C&D Hauling) (HSAKALAC)

Keywords

• Solid waste collection
• Municipal waste services
• Commercial waste disposal
• Portable sanitation rentals
• Recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Solid Waste Collection: Recurring curbside collection services for household waste, bulky waste, and yard waste provided under municipal contracts to residential customers. Collection occurs 2 days per week for regular household waste.
2. Commercial and Industrial Waste Services: Non-hazardous solid waste collection and disposal services for commercial businesses, industrial customers, and municipalities. Services include dumpster service, construction debris removal, and industrial waste logistical consulting.
3. Equipment Rentals: Rental of portable toilets, hand wash stations, and bladder holding tanks for construction sites, festivals, and events. Roll-off containers available in 15-50 yard sizes and front-end load containers in 2-10 yard sizes.
4. Recycling and Sustainability Services: No-charge recycling services collected once per week for residential customers. Environmental and sustainability consulting services for hazardous and industrial waste transport and site remediation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Richard's Disposal, Inc. (RDI) provides solid waste collection and disposal services for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across Louisiana and Mississippi. The company operates municipal curbside pickup contracts and offers dumpster services in multiple sizes (roll-off 15-50 yards, front-end load 2-10 yards), portable sanitation rentals (toilets, hand wash stations, bladder tanks), recycling services, construction debris removal, and environmental/sustainability consulting.

Product overview

Richard's Disposal, Inc. (RDI) offers a comprehensive suite of solid waste management services and equipment rental products. The core product portfolio centers on residential waste collection using 96-gallon roll carts paired with scheduled curbside pickup services. RDI provides a full range of dumpster solutions across three formats—Roll-Off Containers (15-50 cubic yards), Front End Load containers (2-10 cubic yards), and Rear End Load containers—alongside portable sanitation equipment including standard and handicap-accessible portable toilets, hand wash stations, and 250-gallon bladder holding tanks. The service suite encompasses recycling, bulky waste collection, yard waste collection, dead animal disposal, construction site services, commercial demolition, industrial waste consulting, environmental and sustainability consulting, and biohazard waste solutions. Services target both public sector contracts (municipal residential pickup) and private commercial clients including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and multi-family residential communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Curbside Solid Waste Collection Scheduled curbside collection of household waste two days per week using 96-gallon roll carts, provided under municipal contracts to residential and small business customers. Bulky waste, yard waste, and dead animal disposal included with advance scheduling.
• Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Collection Non-hazardous solid waste collection and disposal services for commercial businesses, industrial customers, and municipalities. Services include dumpster service, construction debris removal, and industrial waste logistical consulting.
• Dumpster Rental Services
• Portable Toilet Rentals Standard portable toilet units (45L x 45W x 92H), handicap-accessible units (7'8L x 7'8W x 7'6H), and premium New Orleans-themed signature units available for construction sites and events.
• Hand Wash Station Rentals Double non-heated hand wash stations available for construction sites and events, currently in stock.
• Bladder Holding Tank Rentals 250-gallon holding tanks for waste management where indoor plumbing is not available, made of heavy-duty durable plastic, suitable for mobile homes, trailer homes, work sites, and special events.
• Recycling Services No-charge weekly recycling collection service for both commercial and residential customers, processing plastic, aluminum, steel, corrugated cardboard, and newspaper.
• Construction Site Waste Services On-site waste management services including commercial demolition, construction debris removal, and home improvement waste for construction projects.
• Industrial Waste and Debris Logistical Consulting Expert consulting services for industrial waste management, debris logistics, and waste stream optimization.
• Environmental and Sustainability Waste Consulting Consulting services focused on environmental sustainability, hazardous and industrial waste transport, and site remediation.
• Biohazard Waste Solutions Specialized collection and disposal services for biohazardous waste materials.
• Bulky Waste Collection Weekly bulky waste collection (sofas, mattresses, tires, etc.) for residential customers on the second day of their collection cycle, requiring advance scheduling.
• Yard Waste Collection Weekly yard waste collection including tree limbs, leaves, and grass clippings. Tree limbs must be bundled in 4-foot lengths under 75 pounds.
• Dead Animal Disposal Collection service for deceased household pets (dogs, cats, small animals) that must be placed in heavy duty trash bags curbside.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collection services 2 days per week for regular household waste
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management, Inc. Largest U.S. solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal company. Direct functional overlap with RDI across municipal curbside collection, commercial hauling, and C&D roll-off services; competes head-to-head for the same municipal RFPs in Louisiana and Mississippi.
• Republic Services, Inc. Second-largest U.S. solid waste hauler offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling. Comparable service mix and competes with RDI for municipal and large commercial accounts across the Gulf South.
• Stericycle, Inc. Provider of regulated waste management, including medical and biohazardous waste. Comparable to RDI's biohazard waste solutions and recurring regulated waste services for hospitals and other institutional customers.
• GFL Environmental Inc. Large North American diversified environmental services company with solid waste, infrastructure, and soil remediation. Comparable across RDI's solid waste hauling, C&D, and environmental/sustainability consulting lines.
• Waste Connections, Inc. Major U.S. and Canadian solid waste services provider with a strong focus on secondary and rural markets via acquisitions. Directly comparable in residential collection, commercial hauling, and C&D roll-off services.
• Clean Harbors, Inc. Leading provider of environmental and industrial services, including hazardous waste management and site remediation. Comparable to RDI's biohazard, environmental consulting, and industrial waste transport offerings.

Emerging players

• Heritage Environmental Services: Privately held provider of hazardous and industrial waste management, environmental services, and sustainability consulting. Comparable to RDI's industrial waste, biohazard, and environmental/sustainability consulting services.

Regional players

• Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. Family-owned regional waste management company serving Central Texas with residential, commercial, roll-off, and recycling services. Closely comparable to RDI as a long-tenured, founder-influenced regional hauler with municipal contract exposure.

Direct peers

• Meridian Waste Solutions: Regional solid waste and recycling services company operating across the U.S. Southeast and Midwest. Closely comparable to RDI as a privately oriented regional hauler serving municipal and commercial customers.
• Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Regional, vertically integrated solid waste, recycling, and resource management company operating in the U.S. Northeast. Closely comparable business model to RDI as a regional hauler with municipal, commercial, and recycling service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 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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