Organics haulers and recyclers look to standardize as they eye growth

Organics haulers and recyclers look to standardize as they eye growth

Published Online: November 27, 2024

Written by: Jacob Wallace

"With private capital continuing to flow into the organic space, more companies are looking to find ways to standardize and repeat their success across markets.

Executives at organics haulers and processors around the country see signs of steady momentum in their businesses, but many are exploring methods to standardize their processes to succeed at scale.

Natural Upcycling, an organics hauler based in Rochester, New York, has grown from its home state down through the Northeast and into the mid-Atlantic markets. Founder and CEO Harry Cohen said the company took a “blocking and tackling” approach to expansion, securing anchor clients and optimizing collection routes for profitability in the manner of a traditional solid waste hauler.

“The demand is there when it comes to the collection and doing the right thing with the material,” Cohen said. “The standardization has taken longer.” ..." 

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