recycle services, llc

What recycle services, llc does

Recycle Services, LLC is a family-owned glass recycling company headquartered in Sylvania, Ohio, that processes post-consumer glass into cullet for sale to glass and fiberglass manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and operating across Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee, the company runs an 8-step recycling process anchored by optical sorting technology, with throughput exceeding 200 million pounds of glass annually and a workforce of 90+ employees. Its named customer base includes Owens-Illinois (the largest global glass container manufacturer), Owens-Corning, the Lucas County Solid Waste District, and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, indicating a B2B commercial model layered with municipal and community intake channels.

The company generates revenue through cullet sales to industrial glass and fiberglass manufacturers, supplemented by processing and drop-off fees from municipal and community sources. Its G.R.I.T. initiative extends its intake network through community drop-off locations, supporting feedstock supply while reinforcing its regional brand and stakeholder relationships. Five generations of Stansley family involvement in materials provide institutional expertise in cullet specification, beneficiation, and downstream customer requirements.

Operationally, the company depends on a GPS-tracked fleet for multi-state logistics and on a proprietary 8-step process co-developed with the EPA to meet the quality standards required by large glass container and fiberglass customers. The combination of family governance, multi-site processing, and anchor relationships with Owens-Illinois and Owens-Corning positions Recycle Services as one of the larger U.S. cullet producers by volume, though the absence of disclosed financials or capital structure limits visibility into margins and reinvestment capacity.

Name

recycle services, llc

Legal name

Recycle Services, LLC

Website

https://rs-grit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Recycle Services, LLC is a family-owned glass recycler in Sylvania, Ohio, processing 200+ million pounds of glass annually into cullet for manufacturers such as Owens-Illinois and Owens-Corning across Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Stream MRFs (Residential Curbside) (EUAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Recycling Processing (BPALADAC), Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC), On-site Recycling Programs (Single-Stream, Source-Separated) (BPABALAB)

Keywords

• Glass recycling services
• Cullet processing
• Recycled glass supply
• Industrial material recovery
• Glass collection logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Glass Processing and Cullet Sales: Transforms post-consumer and industrial glass into high-quality cullet for reintroduction into the manufacturing process. Revenue generated from processing fees and sale of processed cullet to manufacturers.
2. Transportation and Logistics Services: Collection and distribution of recyclable materials using dedicated fleet operations. Customized collection programs with pickup schedules, container systems, and handling methods tailored to partner operational needs.
3. Industrial Material Processing: Handles various industrial materials including metal, plastic, and calcium-based materials such as hydrated lime and ash, diversifying service offerings beyond core glass recycling.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Recycle Services collects post-consumer and industrial glass and processes it into high-quality cullet for reintroduction into manufacturing supply chains. It operates an optical sorting facility, an eight-step recycling process, and a dedicated GPS-tracked fleet to provide collection, processing, and distribution services to glass manufacturers, municipalities, and commercial partners.

Product overview

Recycle Services, LLC operates as a family-owned glass recycling company offering a unified portfolio of integrated services. The core offering centers on Circular Solutions—glass recycling and transportation that transforms recovered glass into high-quality cullet. This is supported by Processing & Manufacturing operations featuring optical sorting facilities that process post-consumer bottle glass. The G.R.I.T. (Glass Recycling in Toledo) initiative provides community-accessible drop-off locations and educational programs to drive local recycling participation. Transportation & Logistics services utilize a GPS-tracked fleet with data-driven routing to complete the supply chain from collection through delivery of processed cullet to manufacturers. The company was founded in 2012 and operates facilities in Sylvania, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee, diverting over 200 million pounds of glass annually from landfills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G.R.I.T. Glass Recycling in Toledo (G.R.I.T.) is an initiative by Recycle Services designed to increase glass recycling rates in Toledo and its surrounding areas by providing hyper local accessibility and reliable recycling solutions paired with community education.

Products and services

• Circular Solutions Glass recycling and transportation service that transforms post-consumer and industrial glass into high-quality cullet for reintroduction into the manufacturing process. Targeted at manufacturers seeking sustainable raw material supply.
• G.R.I.T. (Glass Recycling in Toledo) Community initiative designed to increase glass recycling rates in Toledo and surrounding areas through hyper-local accessibility, convenient drop-off locations, and public education programs. Targeted at local residents and community partners.
• Processing & Manufacturing End-to-end glass processing service including collection, optical sorting, crushing, screening, and contaminant removal to produce clean cullet sorted by color and particle size for container, fiberglass, beads, and float glass manufacturing. Targeted at glass manufacturers.
• Glass Transportation & Logistics Integrated transportation and logistics service featuring a dedicated fleet of GPS-tracked vehicles, data-driven route optimization, and regional distribution hubs for efficient pickup and delivery of recycled glass materials. Targeted at manufacturers, municipalities, and commercial partners.
• Glass Drop-Off Locations Community drop-off locations for residents to recycle glass materials, with collection bins placed at partner locations including bars, restaurants, and businesses throughout the Toledo area. Targeted at residents and local commercial partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 million pounds of glass diverted from local landfills each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium (NOIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NOIC and member companies including Owens-Illinois and Owens Corning to enhance industrial recycling practices and engage the community.
• Lucas County Solid Waste DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with the Lucas County Solid Waste District to support local initiatives and community-wide recycling programs.
• Sylvania Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce to support local initiatives and community-wide recycling programs.
• Toledo Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Toledo Chamber of Commerce to support local initiatives and community-wide recycling programs.
• Justice IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to employ individuals who face barriers to employment and struggle to find and maintain work.
• Work Leads to Independence (WLI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to connect individuals with job opportunities to promote independence and autonomy.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to facilitate community service opportunities, allowing participants to provide volunteer cleanup services with payments reimbursed as charitable donations.
• Avenues for AutismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for programs and activities that create opportunities for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Toledo ClassicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContribution to event operations and community engagement efforts.
• Keep Toledo & Lucas County BeautifulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of initiatives that improve neighborhoods through litter prevention, beautification, and environmental education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Casella Waste Systems: Northeast U.S. waste and recycling services operator with materials recovery operations including glass; comparable operating model but geographically distinct from Recycle Services' Midwest/Southeast base.
• GFL Environmental: Canadian-headquartered waste and recycling services company with U.S. footprint operating MRFs; comparable vertically integrated recycling model but primarily serving Canadian and northern U.S. markets.

Direct peers

• Momentum Recycling: Glass-focused recycling company with processing facilities producing cullet for manufacturers and operating community drop-off programs, comparable to Recycle Services' core offering.
• Ripple Glass: Glass recycling company focused on bottle-to-bottle cullet recovery with regional drop-off networks; directly comparable to Recycle Services' cullet production and community collection model.
• Strategic Materials: North America's largest glass recycler, operating MRFs that process post-consumer glass into cullet for container and fiberglass manufacturers — the closest direct competitor and scale benchmark for Recycle Services.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Major U.S. waste and recycling company with recycling processing facilities (MRFs) handling glass and other materials; broad incumbent with overlapping recycling capabilities.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services company with extensive materials recovery operations including glass recycling at scale; competes with Recycle Services for municipal contracts and enterprise cullet supply.

Emerging players

• Sierra Waste Recycling: Regional recycling services provider handling glass among other materials in the western U.S.; smaller-scale overlap with Recycle Services' collection-and-processing model.
• Heritage Glass: Specialized glass recycling processor producing cullet for industrial use; smaller-scale but directly comparable in end-market and process technology to Recycle Services.

Others

• Schnitzer Steel Industries: Publicly traded metals and recyclable materials processor; operates adjacent in the broader recycled commodities space but is metals-focused rather than glass-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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