What Amador Valley Industries does

Amador Valley Industries (AVI) is a franchised waste collection and recycling service provider headquartered in Livermore, California, and operating exclusively within the City of Dublin since 2005. The company serves single-family residents, multi-family properties, commercial businesses, and schools with curbside garbage, recycling, and compost collection, supplemented by ancillary services including bulky item pickup (three free collections per year), quarterly textile recycling, roll-off dumpster rental (8-40 cubic yards), construction and demolition debris hauling, compactors, and household hazardous waste disposal events. AVI is the designated exclusive franchised hauler for Dublin under a regulatory arrangement with the city, a structural position that legally prohibits competing haulers from operating within city limits.

AVI's revenue model is predominantly subscription-based: residential customers pay monthly fees ranging from approximately $39 to $125 depending on container size and tax-roll status, while commercial customers are billed on weekly pickup frequency with rates scaling from $52/week for a 32-gallon cart up to nearly $9,800/week for a 7-cubic-yard bin at six-day service. Pricing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is publicly disclosed. Transactional revenue streams include roll-off dumpster rentals, construction debris hauling at per-yard rates, and a new Handy Hauler residential service. The company also generates limited ancillary fees through optional bulky item collections beyond free allotments. Customer acquisition is direct via website, phone (925-479-9545), and walk-in at the Livermore office, with commercial sales handled through a Request Quote process. Marketing channels include multilingual website content (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi), quarterly newsletters, and community partnerships with schools, Boy Scouts, and StopWaste.

Since 2024, AVI has operated as a subsidiary of Waste Connections, a national waste management platform. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating that operational functions (fleet, routing, disposal) are largely absorbed by the parent company while AVI retains franchise economics, customer relationships, and local brand identity. AVI uses third-party software including the WasteConnect mobile application and ReCollect scheduling platform; no proprietary technology platforms are disclosed. The company has maintained what sources describe as some of the lowest garbage collection rates in Alameda County, positioning price competitiveness as a defensive moat alongside its regulatory franchise.

Name

Amador Valley Industries

Legal name

Amador Valley Industries

Website

https://amadorvalleyindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amador Valley Industries is the exclusive franchised waste, recycling, and compost collection provider for the City of Dublin, California, serving single-family, multi-family, commercial, and school customers since 2005. Now a subsidiary of Waste Connections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulky Item & White Goods Collection (EUAIAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), Residential Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAA)

Keywords

• Waste collection services
• Recycling services
• Compost collection
• Dumpster rental
• Construction debris hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Waste Collection Services: AVI generates primary revenue through weekly garbage, recycling, and compost collection services for single-family residential households in Dublin, California. Services are provided on a subscription basis with monthly billing, with rates varying by container size (32, 64, or 96 gallon) and whether the customer is on property tax rolls.
2. Commercial and Multi-Family Waste Services: Revenue is generated through commercial bin and cart services for businesses and multi-family properties, with rates based on container size and frequency of weekly pickup (1-6 times per week). Additional services include organics (50% of commercial rate) and recycling (25% of commercial rate).
3. Roll-off Dumpster Rental: One-time and temporary dumpster rental services for construction projects and remodels. Drop boxes ranging from 8 to 40 cubic yards are available, with per-service pricing for commercial projects.
4. Large Item Collection Services: Free bulky item pickup services provided three times per year to single-family residential households (July 1 - June 30 contract year). Additional collections beyond the free allotment may incur fees.
5. Textile Collection Services: Free curbside textile recycling pickup service available four times per year (first full weeks of January, April, July, and October) at no additional charge to Dublin single-family residents. Partnered with Recycle For Change nonprofit.
6. Construction & Demolition Debris Services: Specialized collection and recycling services for construction and demolition materials including concrete, cardboard, dirt, drywall, wood, metal, stucco, and mixed C&D debris. AVI is the approved C&D debris hauler in the City of Dublin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Amador Valley Industries is the exclusive franchised waste hauler for the City of Dublin, California, providing weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and compost collection to single-family homes, plus tailored multi-family, commercial, construction & demolition, and school waste services. The portfolio is delivered through company-owned trucks and includes complementary offerings such as large item pickup, household hazardous waste drop-off events, textile recycling, holiday tree collection, roll-off dumpster rentals, and commercial compactors.

Product overview

Amador Valley Industries (AVI) is a franchised waste collection and recycling service provider serving the City of Dublin, California since 2005. The company operates as a single-service provider offering a comprehensive suite of waste management solutions organized across customer segments: Single-Family Residential Services (garbage, recycling, and compost collection, large item pickup, hazardous waste disposal, textile recycling, and holiday tree collection); Multi-Family Residential Services (apartment and condominium waste collection with free recycling resources); Commercial Services (business waste collection, roll-off dumpster rental, compactors, and construction/demolition debris services); and School Services (collection, educational resources, and environmental initiatives). The portfolio is unified under the AVI brand and delivered through weekly curbside pickup routes, with customer management through the MyAccount portal.

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Products and services

• Residential Waste Collection Services Weekly curbside garbage, recycling, and composting collection for single-family homes in Dublin, California, with subscription billing by 32, 64, or 96-gallon container size.
• Large Item Collection Bulky item pickup service allowing single-family Dublin residents to dispose of furniture, appliances, e-waste, and other oversized items not fitting in regular carts; three free collections per year, with additional pickups incurring fees.
• Textile Collection Curbside textile recycling program for clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, bedding, and towels, scheduled the first full week of January, April, July, and October at no additional charge to Dublin single-family residents.
• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Safe disposal program for household hazardous materials including paint, batteries, and chemicals, delivered via an annual drop-off event for Dublin residents.
• Holiday Tree Collection Seasonal recycling program for holiday trees with curbside pickup and organics cart collection options from January 5-30 each year.
• Multi-Family Residential Services Waste, recycling, and composting collection for apartment complexes, townhomes, and condominiums in Dublin, coordinated with property owners and landlords.
• Commercial Collection Services Comprehensive waste management solutions for businesses including garbage, recycling, and composting collection with customizable schedules (1-6 times per week) and container sizes from 32-gallon carts up to 7-cubic-yard bins.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Temporary and permanent roll-off dumpster rental for commercial projects, remodels, and construction, with drop-box sizes from 8 to 40 cubic yards and a Handy Hauler 4-cubic-yard option for residential customers.
• Commercial Compactors Waste compaction equipment leasing and servicing for businesses in sizes from 2 to 40 cubic yards, with service available for garbage, recycling, cardboard, and organics compactors.
• Construction & Demolition Debris Services Collection and recycling services for construction and demolition waste, including concrete, cardboard, dirt, drywall, wood, metal, stucco, and mixed C&D debris, with AVI serving as the approved C&D hauler for the City of Dublin.
• School Collection Services Garbage, recycling, and composting collection for Dublin public and private schools, with free mixed recycling, cardboard, and food waste/organics services for public schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintains some of the lowest garbage collection rates in Alameda County

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boy Scouts Troop 905minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Boy Scouts of America Troop 905 partners with AVI for the annual Holiday Tree Recycling Fundraiser. For a minimum $10 donation per tree, Troop 905 picks up holiday trees from Dublin residents on a designated Saturday in January.
• Go Green InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005In 2005, AVI created a partnership with The Go Green Initiative to help Dublin's public schools fund environmental projects including recycling, water conservation, and school gardens. AVI provides funding through this program for campus environmental projects.
• City of DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVI is Dublin's franchised garbage and recycling collection service provider with a unique partnership developed over years of service. The city provides AVI with exclusive service territory while AVI provides comprehensive waste management for residents and businesses.
• Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVI serves as a member and supporter of Dublin Partners in Education, supporting educational initiatives in Dublin schools through community involvement and resources.
• Recycle For ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll textile donations collected through AVI's textile recycling program support Recycle For Change, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development work globally.
• StopWasteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStopWaste is a public agency reducing waste in Alameda County. AVI partners with StopWaste to provide disposal resources and guidance, including referral to the RE:Source guide for reuse, repair, and recycling information for Dublin residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• GreenWaste Recovery: California-based hauling and recycling company serving municipalities and commercial customers with C&D, organics, and MRF operations. Closest geographic and operational peer to AVI given its Bay Area and Northern California footprint and similar franchise-based service model.
• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management hauler operating across the Northeastern U.S. Comparable subscription-based collection model, mix of municipal/ commercial customers, and C&D/ organics service lines, though serving a different geography.
• Rumpke Consolidated Companies: Privately held regional waste hauler providing residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus recycling and C&D services. Comparable franchise-style operations and service portfolio to AVI, primarily across the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental and hazardous waste services. Comparable to AVI's household hazardous waste disposal line and to regulated waste handling more broadly, though operates at industrial rather than municipal scale.
• Stericycle: Provider of regulated waste services including hazardous waste, sharps, and document destruction. Overlaps with AVI's hazardous waste offering and serves regulated generators; comparable compliance-driven business model though specialized to medical/ regulated waste streams.
• Republic Services: One of the two largest U.S. solid waste haulers, operating municipal franchise and commercial collection models across multiple states. Highly comparable to AVI in business model (subscription-based collection, C&D, recycling) but at vastly greater geographic scale.
• Waste Management: Largest North American waste services company with municipal, commercial, residential, recycling, and C&D offerings. Directly comparable to AVI in service mix and customer segments; AVI's parent Waste Connections competes directly against WM in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Rubicon Technologies: Tech-enabled waste and recycling marketplace serving haulers and generators with software, routing, and customer engagement tools. Relevant peer to AVI's digital self-service, mobile app, and recycling scheduling operations; represents the technology-layer overlap rather than direct collection competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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