Interstate Waste Services
Interstate Waste Services (IWS) provides comprehensive waste and recycling services across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, operating over 20 locations and a fleet of 600 collection vehicles. IWS offers a variety of services including commercial waste, organics recycling, and roll-off dumpster rental, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
Services
Interstate Waste Services (IWS) offers a comprehensive range of waste and recycling services tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Their services include commercial waste and recycling, construction and demolition debris management, organics recycling, LEED certified recycling programs, roll-off dumpster rental, and residential garbage services. IWS provides both curbside garbage pickup and bulk item removal. Additionally, they offer specialized solutions such as 24/7 emergency support and various container and compactor options to suit business needs.
Locations and Facilities
IWS operates a robust network of facilities and service points, with over 20 locations across New Jersey, Connecticut, and the greater New York City metro area. Their extensive infrastructure includes 20 transfer stations and 6 material recovery facilities across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Ohio. The Bronx Material Recovery Facility stands out as one of the most advanced recycling centers in the New York Metropolitan area. IWS’s state-of-the-art Optical MRF in the Bronx and the Newark-based Material Recovery Facility specialize in high recovery rates for mixed construction and demolition debris.
Sustainability Initiatives
IWS is dedicated to environmental sustainability through a variety of initiatives. Their recycling programs divert construction waste to facilities where it is converted into reusable products. Utilizing waste-to-energy conversion technology, IWS processes natural bio-gas into clean, renewable energy for the grid. Their waste-by-rail network eliminates approximately 20 million truck miles annually and reduces 3.2 billion grams of GHG emissions every year, contributing significantly to sustainability goals.
Company History
Interstate Waste Services has expanded substantially through strategic acquisitions since 2002, completing over 30 acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses. In 2013, Action Environmental Group purchased IWS and further expanded their capabilities by acquiring Apex Environmental in 2019, which included rail operations and a 1,285-acre landfill. Action Environmental Group has served businesses in New York City for over 20 years and remains the most awarded hauler in the NYC market.
Fleet and Operations
IWS maintains a large fleet of over 600 collection vehicles to support its extensive operations. This fleet serves numerous facilities, including 20 transfer stations and 6 material recovery centers across multiple states. The company’s advanced infrastructure includes state-of-the-art recycling facilities capable of processing both dual stream and single stream recyclables. IWS also offers flexible, reliable, on-demand services and ensures rapid response times for both emergency support and non-emergency requests within 24 hours.