WCA Waste Corporation
WCA Waste Corporation was a Houston-based, non-hazardous solid waste company offering collection, recycling, organics processing, and disposal services to residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers across an integrated branch network. Acquired by GFL Environmental effective July 1, 2021.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What WCA Waste Corporation does
WCA Waste Corporation was a non-hazardous solid waste management company headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 2004 and historically listed on NASDAQ under the ticker WCAA. The company provided integrated waste services across residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial end-markets. WCA operated across four primary segments: Residential (waste, recycling, organics/compost, bulky-item collection), Commercial Business (dumpster services, commercial recycling, roll-off bins in 2-40 yard sizes, compactors, construction waste, excavation, organics, and document shredding), Government & Organizations (municipal solid waste, HOA services, and a National Accounts program for multi-site retail, industrial, construction, stadium and event venues, restaurant and grocery, institutional, and multifamily property management customers), and specialized industrial services (industrial cleaning, liquid and hazardous waste handling, soil remediation, and solid waste brokerage). Distribution was executed through a regional local-branch network combined with drop-off facilities and the national accounts channel.
The supporting asset base included landfills, material recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer stations, organic processing facilities, and convenience sites, giving WCA a vertically integrated disposal backbone. The only disclosed digital product was the MyAccount customer portal for billing and service management. Revenue mechanics were not disclosed in the source material; pricing was not publicly itemized. The company employed 501-1000 staff based on third-party firmographic data.
Effective July 1, 2021, WCA Waste was acquired by GFL Environmental Inc., becoming 'WCA, a GFL Company.' The integration involved migrating customer accounts to GFL's MyAccount system, transitioning billing onto GFL infrastructure, and phasing out the WCA brand in favor of GFL branding. Operations continued under existing service terms, pricing, and contracts during the transition.
WCA Waste Corporation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WCA Waste Corporation
- Legal name
- WCA Waste Corporation
- Website
- https://wcawaste.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- WCA Waste Corporation was a Houston-based, non-hazardous solid waste company offering collection, recycling, organics processing, and disposal services to residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers across an integrated branch network. Acquired by GFL Environmental effective July 1, 2021.
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WCA Waste Corporation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solid Waste Management Services
- NAICS
- Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)
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Where WCA Waste Corporation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
WCA Waste Corporation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels3 records
WCA Waste Corporation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WCA Waste Corporation is a full-service, non-hazardous solid waste management company providing waste collection, disposal, recycling, and related services. The company serves residential, commercial, government, industrial, and institutional customers through a network of local branch offices, drop-off locations, and Material Recovery Facilities. Integrated offerings include commercial and residential solid waste hauling, recycling, industrial cleaning, soil remediation, and liquid/hazardous waste management.
Product overview
WCA Waste Corporation was acquired by GFL Environmental and now operates as part of GFL's integrated waste management platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of waste collection and disposal services through multiple service delivery channels including residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on the MyAccount online customer portal combined with physical waste management services including various bin sizes (2-40 yard), recycling programs, organics composting, hazardous waste handling, soil remediation, and a network of facilities (convenience sites, landfills, material recovery facilities, transfer stations). Former WCA customers were migrated to GFL's MyAccount system and gained access to GFL's expanded service offerings including national accounts management and specialized industrial cleaning services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Residential Solid Waste Services Curbside solid waste and bulky item collection service for individual residential customers, including household waste bin rental and pickup.
- Commercial Solid Waste Services Front-load and roll-off container solid waste collection, recycling, and document shredding for commercial businesses of all sizes, with containers, compactors, and construction & demolition debris hauling.
- National Accounts Services Centralized waste and recycling management program for multi-location national accounts, providing consolidated reporting and single-point accountability across geographies.
- Municipal Solid Waste Services Contracted municipal solid waste and recycling collection services for cities and government entities.
- Industrial Cleaning Services Specialized industrial cleaning, pit cleaning, and waste handling for industrial facilities and heavy-industry customers.
- Liquid and Hazardous Waste Services Specialized liquid waste and hazardous waste transportation, treatment, and disposal services for industrial and commercial customers.
- Soil Remediation Services Soil remediation, contaminated-site cleanup, and environmental restoration services.
- Solid Waste Broker Services
- Drop-off Locations Self-service drop-off disposal sites where residential and commercial customers can bring waste, recycling, or yard debris for a per-load fee.
- Recycling Services Curbside and drop-off recycling collection with materials processed at WCA's Material Recovery Facilities for sorting and resale.
Companies that use WCA Waste Corporation
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
WCA Waste Corporation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
WCA Waste Corporation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GFL EnvironmentalflagshipWCA Waste Corporation was acquired by GFL Environmental, with WCA becoming 'a GFL Company.' The acquisition took effect on July 1, 2021, with WCA operations transitioning to GFL's systems and branding. Existing WCA customers were migrated to GFL's customer portal (MyAccount) and billing systems. Operations continued as usual regarding service, pricing, and contracts, while the company look and branding transitioned to GFL's green logo and signature paint.
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
WCA Waste Corporation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Clean Harbors: North America's largest provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation. Comparable to WCA's hazardous waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation service lines.
- Republic Services: Second-largest U.S. solid waste services company offering residential, commercial, recycling, and landfill services in overlapping geographies. Operates comparable municipal solid waste contracts and post-collection infrastructure.
- Waste Management, Inc. The largest U.S. non-hazardous solid waste hauler with the broadest collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal footprint. Directly comparable to WCA across residential, commercial, and industrial collections plus landfill/MRF infrastructure.
- FCC Environmental Services: Multi-national environmental services company providing solid waste, recycling, and street cleaning services. Comparable to WCA across municipal-contract-driven solid waste collection and recycling material processing.
- GFL Environmental Inc. Acquirer of WCA Waste and one of the largest North American diversified environmental services companies. Directly comparable as a parent operator of residential, commercial, industrial, hazardous waste, and soil remediation services.
- Waste Connections: Major U.S. and Canadian solid waste collection and disposal company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Closely mirrors WCA's service mix and asset-heavy strategy of landfills and transfer stations.
Direct peers
- Advanced Disposal Services: U.S. non-hazardous solid waste company providing collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services (acquired by Waste Management in 2020). Comparable regional-hauler operating profile and acquisition trajectory to WCA.
- Stericycle: Specialized waste management company focused on regulated waste streams, including medical and document destruction services. Comparable to WCA's hazardous waste management and document shredding offerings.
- Recology: Employee-owned integrated solid waste and recycling company operating primarily in the Western U.S. Comparable residential, commercial, recycling, and organics/compost services plus MRF and transfer station asset ownership.
- Casella Waste Systems: Regional U.S. solid waste, recycling, and resource management company focused on the Northeast with vertically integrated disposal assets. Highly comparable operating model to WCA as a regional, full-service, vertically integrated hauler.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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WCA Waste Corporation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
WCA Waste Corporation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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WCA Waste Corporation M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about WCA Waste Corporation
What does WCA Waste Corporation do?
WCA Waste Corporation is a full-service, non-hazardous solid waste management company providing waste collection, disposal, recycling, and related services. The company serves residential, commercial, government, industrial, and institutional customers through a network of local branch offices, drop-off locations, and Material Recovery Facilities. Integrated offerings include commercial and residential solid waste hauling, recycling, industrial cleaning, soil remediation, and liquid/hazardous waste management.
Is WCA Waste Corporation a public or private company?
WCA Waste Corporation is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was WCA Waste Corporation founded?
WCA Waste Corporation was founded in 2004. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is WCA Waste Corporation based?
WCA Waste Corporation is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
Who are WCA Waste Corporation's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Clean Harbors, Republic Services, Waste Management, Inc., FCC Environmental Services, GFL Environmental Inc. and Waste Connections. Direct peers are Advanced Disposal Services, Stericycle, Recology and Casella Waste Systems.
Does WCA Waste Corporation have an API?
No public API is recorded for WCA Waste Corporation.
What industry is WCA Waste Corporation in?
WCA Waste Corporation's product category is Solid Waste Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIAGAA, Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous), with a secondary code of BPABALAE, Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols). Its NAICS code is 562111 and its SIC code is 4953.