Name

Certified Recycling Llc

Legal name

Certified Recycling, LLC

Website

https://certifiedrecycling.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management & Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics) (BPALAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Confidential Document Destruction & Secure Recycling (Shredding) (IMAIAFAO), Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Appliance recycling services
• Electronics recycling services
• Paper shredding services
• Residential curbside pickup
• Commercial recycling pickup

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Item Pickup and Recycling Fees: Customers pay per-item fees for recycling pickup services. Residential curbside pickups include a $40 single-truck charge plus per-item fees ranging from $0 for certain batteries to $225 for large sectionals. Commercial customers receive discounted bulk rates.
2. Drop-off Recycling Services: Customers can drop off recyclables at the Burnsville facility and pay per-item fees. The company provides certificates of recycling and data destruction upon request for additional fees.
3. Paper Shredding Services: Document destruction and paper shredding services through alliance with Veteran Shredding, charged at $1.10 per pound.
4. Credit Card Processing Fees: The company accepts cash, check, and credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa). There is a 2% processing fee for all credit/debit transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Certified Recycling, LLC provides recycling services for residential, commercial, and municipal customers in the Twin Cities metro area, including appliance recycling, electronics recycling, furniture recycling, mattress recycling, and paper shredding. The company accepts items via scheduled curbside pickup, drive-up drop-off at its Burnsville facility, and commercial bulk pickups, achieving a 98.6% diversion rate. Paper shredding is delivered through an alliance with Veteran Shredding, while secure data destruction is performed without ever powering on devices.

Product overview

Certified Recycling LLC operates a comprehensive recycling service for residential, commercial, and municipal customers in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on appliance recycling, electronics recycling, furniture recycling, and paper shredding services. Customers access services through curbside pickup scheduling, commercial pickup programs, or drop-off at their Burnsville facility. The product ecosystem includes an online ordering platform for scheduling pickups, a promotional event program offering discounted rates, and certificate issuance for recycling and data destruction compliance. The company emphasizes their 98.6% recycling rate and partners with Veteran Shredding for paper shredding services. Pricing varies by item type and service format, with additional fees for certificates, emergency pickups, and disassembly services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Appliance Recycling Responsible recycling of household and commercial appliances including dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers, furnaces, and air conditioners, with hazardous material handling and pickup or drop-off options. Intended for residential and commercial customers disposing of unwanted appliances.
• Electronics Recycling Recycling of electronic devices including computers, laptops, TVs, monitors, phones, printers, and small household electronics, with secure data destruction that permanently destroys personal data without powering on devices. Targeted at residential and commercial customers with end-of-life electronics.
• Furniture Recycling Recycling service for household and commercial furniture including couches, loveseats, sectionals, chairs, and recliners, where items are disassembled and materials are separated for recycling. Aimed at residents and businesses replacing or clearing furniture.
• Paper Shredding Document destruction and paper shredding service offered through an alliance with Veteran Shredding, charged at $1.10 per pound. Available for residential and commercial customers needing secure document disposal in the Twin Cities area.
• Residential Pickup Curbside pickup service for residential customers to recycle appliances, electronics, furniture, mattresses, and other acceptable items, scheduled online based on route availability across the Twin Cities metro area. A single-truck trip charge plus per-item fees applies.
• Commercial Pickup Recycling pickup service for commercial businesses throughout the Twin Cities area, covering automotive parts, fluorescent bulbs, paper, cardboard, furniture, mattresses, electronics, and appliances, with discounted bulk rates available via direct contact.
• Drop-Off Services Customers can drive to the Burnsville facility at 14305 Ewing Avenue and unload recyclables with staff assistance during business hours Monday through Friday. Available to any residential or commercial customer preferring to deliver items directly.
• City Cleanups Municipal recycling partnership program providing annual cleanup events and disaster cleanup services for partnered cities including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Cottage Grove, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Michael, West St. Paul, White Bear Township, and Woodbury.
• Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Specialized recycling service for mattresses and box springs with size-based pricing tiers (Twin, Full, Queen, King), available through regular pickup, drop-off, and promotional events such as the Dakota Valley Recycling Mattress Event.
• Data Destruction Services Secure data destruction service that permanently destroys personal data on electronic devices by shredding, crushing, or de-manufacturing hard drives and components without ever turning on the devices. Available to residential and commercial customers and paired with Certificates of Data Destruction.
• Certificates of Recycling and Data Destruction Documentation add-on service providing Certificates of Recycling and Certificates of Data Destruction upon request, available to customers needing proof of proper disposal and secure data destruction for regulatory or business compliance. Additional fees apply.
• Emergency Pick-Up On-demand pickup service available on a case-by-case basis for urgent situations with no set pricing, ensuring availability for time-sensitive disposal needs for residential and commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.6% of all items received are recycled (only 1.4% goes to landfill)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Veteran ShreddingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with Veteran Shredding, a veteran-owned, family-owned document shredding company located in Burnsville, MN. The partnership enables Certified Recycling to offer document destruction and paper shredding services. Veteran Shredding focuses on Scott and Dakota counties and serves security-conscious businesses and residential consumers throughout Minnesota.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain: Enterprise-focused secure document destruction and information management provider. Comparable to Certified Recycling's paper shredding capability but skewed toward large-organization recurring contracts.
• Sims Metal Management: Global metals and electronics recycling company operating MRFs and processing facilities. Comparable downstream processing capability to Certified Recycling's metals separation and electronics disassembly, though at vastly larger scale.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest U.S. waste management company with comprehensive residential, commercial, and recycling services nationwide. Operates in the Twin Cities metro and represents the dominant incumbent against which smaller specialized recyclers like Certified Recycling position.
• Republic Services: One of the two largest U.S. waste and recycling haulers. Operates extensive residential and commercial collection routes throughout the Twin Cities, including recycling streams, and could compete for commercial recycling accounts where Certified Recycling currently sells.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global waste management and recycling operator with U.S. commercial and hazardous waste capabilities. Overlaps with Certified Recycling's commercial recycling, electronics, and materials separation activities.
• Shred-it (Stericycle): Large-scale secure document destruction provider serving enterprise and residential customers. Closest comparitor to the document destruction service Certified Recycling offers through its Veteran Shredding alliance.

Direct peers

• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: North America's largest junk removal franchise. Operates a similar residential and commercial pickup model, charging per-item/load fees, and competes directly with Certified Recycling in the Twin Cities for appliance, electronics, and furniture removal volume.
• Junk King: National junk removal franchise with local Minnesota operators offering curbside pickup of appliances, furniture, and electronics with recycling-oriented positioning. Direct overlap with Certified Recycling's residential and commercial pickup service.

Emerging players

• LoadUp Technologies: Tech-enabled junk removal and hauling operator with national coverage. Competes with Certified Recycling for residential and commercial bulky-item pickup demand and represents a digitally-forward, venture-backed emerging competitor in the same niche.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity ReStores: Non-profit reuse retail outlets that divert furniture and household items from landfill via resale. Represents an alternative disposal channel for some of the same furniture/appliance items Certified Recycling processes, particularly in the Twin Cities where ReStore locations exist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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