PCR
Pacific Coast Recycling (PCR) is a privately held regional recycling and waste management operator in Northern California, running a transfer station, scrap metal yard, and transportation fleet serving construction, agricultural, municipal, and individual customers across the Bay Area and Central Valley.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersGilroy, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PCR does
Pacific Coast Recycling (PCR) is a vertically integrated regional recycling and waste management operator headquartered in Gilroy, California. Founded in 1996 in San Jose as a roll-off trucking business, the company has expanded over nearly three decades into three operating divisions: a Transfer Station in Gilroy, a scrap metal yard handling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and a Transportation division with hubs in Gilroy and Dos Palos supporting a fleet of 20+ trucks and 30+ trailers. Its service area spans the California Bay Area, Central Valley, and Northern California.
The company monetizes through four distinct revenue streams: scrap metal purchasing (ferrous and non-ferrous), transfer station and disposal fees, roll-off box and dumpster rental, and transportation services. Customers include construction companies, ranches and farms, property owners, municipalities, and equipment owners — a diversified mix of SMB and individual transaction-based accounts rather than enterprise-scale contracts. The Transfer Station holds RCI certification, providing a regulated disposal channel for regional waste generators.
Operationally, PCR is an asset-intensive, commodity-sensitive business. The combination of owned fleet, certified disposal infrastructure, and scrap metal trading positions it as a one-stop regional recycler, but also exposes margins to scrap commodity prices, fuel costs, and California regulatory dynamics. The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue, headcount trends, or capital structure; based on its scale and footprint, it operates as a small-to-mid sized regional player rather than a national aggregator.
PCR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PCR
- Legal name
- Pacific Coast Recycling Inc.
- Website
- https://pacificcoastrecycling.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Pacific Coast Recycling (PCR) is a privately held regional recycling and waste management operator in Northern California, running a transfer station, scrap metal yard, and transportation fleet serving construction, agricultural, municipal, and individual customers across the Bay Area and Central Valley.
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PCR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Management & Recycling
- NAICS
- Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling MRFs (EUAIADAD), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ)
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Where PCR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gilroy
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
PCR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Scrap Metal Purchasing: Pacific Coast Recycling purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals from individuals and businesses at their Scrap Metal Yard. They pay for recycled metal that sellers bring in, including construction equipment, farm machinery, industrial scrap steel, and various vehicles.
- Transfer Station and Disposal Fees: Charges fees for accepting and processing general debris, construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials at their transfer station facilities. Fees vary by material type and weight.
- Roll-off Box/Dumpster Rental: Provides roll-off dumpster rental services with 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard boxes for construction, demolition, and property clean-up projects. Pricing varies by size and waste type.
- Transportation Services: Provides Landoll, Lowboy, and End Dump transportation services for hauling equipment, machinery, and materials using their fleet of 20+ commercial trucks and 30+ trailers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 10 Yard Box - Small projects |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 20 Yard Box - Most popular size |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 30 Yard Box - Larger projects |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 40 Yard Box - Largest projects |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
PCR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pacific Coast Recycling (PCR) operates a recycling and transfer station in Gilroy, California through three integrated divisions: a Transfer Station that accepts construction and demolition debris, household junk, and oversized loads for disposal and recycling; a Scrap Metal Yard that purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals for cash; and a Transportation division that rents roll-off boxes (10–40 yard) and hauls heavy equipment. The company also provides on-site property/ranch clean-up, demolition assistance, grape stake and vine removal, and equipment removal services to contractors, farmers, property owners, and municipalities across the California Bay Area and Central Valley.
Product overview
Pacific Coast Recycling operates as a multi-divisional waste management and recycling company offering integrated services across three core divisions: Transfer Station, Scrap Metal Yard, and Transportation Division. The Transfer Station accepts various waste streams including construction debris, concrete, metals, cardboard, carpet, yard waste, and more, with documented diversion rates. The Scrap Metal Yard purchases ferrous metals (construction equipment, farm machinery, industrial scrap, vehicles) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper, catalytic converters, stainless steel). The Transportation Division provides fleet services with Landoll, Lowboy, End Dump, and Flatbed trailers. The company also offers complementary services including dumpster rental (10-40 yard boxes), property clean-up, demolition assistance, equipment removal, and specialized grape stakes/vines removal. The three divisions work together to provide comprehensive waste management from collection through processing and transportation to end markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Transfer Station PCR's permitted Transfer Station accepts construction & demolition debris, household junk, and oversized loads for disposal and recycling from contractors, property owners, and municipalities at the Gilroy, CA campus.
- Scrap Metal Yard PCR's Scrap Metal Yard purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal for cash from contractors, ranchers, property owners, and the public, supporting LEED diversion goals and providing a revenue offset for clean-up customers.
- Roll-off Box Rental (Dumpster Rental) PCR rents roll-off containers in four sizes — 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard — for delivery and pickup across the Bay Area and Central Valley, serving construction sites, clean-up projects, and demolition jobs.
- Transportation Services PCR's Transportation division dispatches roll-off trucks and heavy-haul lowboy trailers for oversized and overweight equipment moves across the California Bay Area and Central Valley.
- Property/Ranch Clean Up On-site clean-up service for ranches, farms, and rural properties that bundles debris removal, roll-off box delivery, and scrap-metal pickup into a single coordinated job for property owners.
- Demolition Services PCR provides demolition assistance for small-to-mid structures on ranch, farm, and rural properties, leveraging its transfer station, scrap metal yard, and transportation fleet to dispose of and recycle demolition debris.
- Grape Stakes and Vines Removal Specialized agricultural clean-up service for vineyards and farms removing grape stakes, vines, and related trellising debris across the Central Valley and Bay Area.
- Equipment Removal Removal and hauling of heavy or oversized equipment from ranch, farm, and rural properties using PCR's heavy-haul lowboy trailers and transportation fleet.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2025 diversion rate yearly average: 28.61%
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Companies that use PCR
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PCR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
PCR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves4 records
PCR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GreenWaste Recovery: San Jose-headquartered waste and recycling company offering collection, transfer station, MRF, and organics processing across the Bay Area. Directly comparable to PCR's multi-division approach and regional service area.
- Zanker Recycling: San Jose-based C&D and mixed materials recycler operating a transfer station, MRF, and green waste processing. Directly comparable to PCR's Transfer Station and C&D focus, with overlapping service territory in the South Bay.
- Recology: California-based, employee-owned integrated waste and recycling company operating transfer stations, MRFs, and collection services across Northern and Central California. Directly comparable to PCR on service mix, geography, and customer base (contractors, municipalities, commercial).
Broad incumbents
- Republic Services: Second-largest U.S. waste and recycling company with significant California operations across collection, transfer, and recycling. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor with overlapping service lines and customer types.
- Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services provider with nationwide transfer station, hauling, and recycling operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with PCR for large contractor and municipal accounts in California.
Emerging players
- Blue Line Transfer: South Bay / Bay Area transfer station and MRF operator focused on construction and demolition debris. Closely comparable to PCR's Transfer Station division and target customer base.
Regional players
- Sierra Waste Recycling & Transfer Station: Northern California-based recycling and transfer station operator serving contractors and municipalities. Comparable regional player with a similar Transfer Station and roll-off business model.
- Gilroy Disposal Company: Local Gilroy-area solid waste and recycling hauler serving residential and commercial customers in Santa Clara and South Valley County. Comparable as a hyper-local regional player operating in PCR's immediate geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PCR leadership team
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PCR funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about PCR
What does PCR do?
Pacific Coast Recycling (PCR) operates a recycling and transfer station in Gilroy, California through three integrated divisions: a Transfer Station that accepts construction and demolition debris, household junk, and oversized loads for disposal and recycling; a Scrap Metal Yard that purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals for cash; and a Transportation division that rents roll-off boxes (10–40 yard) and hauls heavy equipment. The company also provides on-site property/ranch clean-up, demolition assistance, grape stake and vine removal, and equipment removal services to contractors, farmers, property owners, and municipalities across the California Bay Area and Central Valley.
Is PCR a public or private company?
PCR is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PCR founded?
PCR was founded in 1996. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is PCR based?
PCR is headquartered in Gilroy, United States, in the North America region.
How does PCR make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Scrap Metal Purchasing is the primary driver. The others are transfer Station and Disposal Fees, roll-off Box/Dumpster Rental and transportation Services.
Who are PCR's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GreenWaste Recovery, Zanker Recycling and Recology. Broad incumbents are Republic Services and Waste Management Inc.. Blue Line Transfer is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Sierra Waste Recycling & Transfer Station and Gilroy Disposal Company.
Does PCR have an API?
No public API is recorded for PCR.
What industry is PCR in?
PCR's product category is Waste Management & Recycling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIABAC, Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated), with a secondary code of EUAIAHAA, C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters). Its NAICS code is 562920 and its SIC code is 4953.