Our
Story
From a single electronics recycling service in Fort Worth, Texas in 2005 to a nationwide recycling giant serving 52+ cities nationwide. Here's how Recycling Quotes became the largest certified recycling services company in the industry.
Making Responsible Recycling Accessible
We started Recycling Quotes because we saw a disconnect: businesses wanted to recycle responsibly, but navigating the fragmented world of recycling vendors, certifications, and regulations was overwhelming. A manufacturer in Dallas shouldn't need a sustainability degree to recycle their scrap metal properly.
Our mission has remained the same since 2005: eliminate the complexity of commercial recycling by connecting businesses with a vetted, certified network of processors who handle everything from pickup to compliance documentation. One call, one contract, complete accountability.
We measure success not in revenue, but in tons diverted from landfills, compliance certificates issued, and the sustainability goals we help our clients achieve.
20 Years of Growth
Founded in Fort Worth, TX
Recycling Quotes launched as a single-market recycling service in Fort Worth, Texas, recycling scrap metal and electronics for local businesses.
Expanded to 10 Cities
Grew from Texas into the Southeast and Midwest, adding Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and six other major metros. Launched cardboard and pallet recycling programs.
R2 Certified Network
Established partnerships exclusively with R2 and e-Stewards certified processors for electronics recycling, making data security a core service differentiator.
30+ Cities, 5,000 Clients
Reached 30 US metros and 5,000 business clients. Launched hazardous waste disposal and document shredding services. Added NIST 800-88 data destruction.
International Expansion
Expanded into 40+ US cities with dedicated account management for enterprise clients. Launched waste audit consulting services.
ESG Reporting Launch
Introduced ESG-ready reporting for all managed accounts — GRI, SASB, and CDP formatted sustainability data built into every recycling program.
80+ Cities, 10,000 Clients
Surpassed 10,000 business clients across 50+ US cities. Added waste audit consulting and multi-stream material management.
52+ Cities, Full Service
Today: 52+ cities, 17 recycling services, 15+ material categories, and a nationwide network of certified processors. 500,000+ tons diverted from landfill since founding.
What We Stand For
Certification Over Claims
We only work with R2, e-Stewards, ISO 14001, and NAID AAA certified processors. Every claim we make is backed by third-party audited certifications — not marketing promises.
Documentation Over Trust
Trust is important. Proof is better. Every pickup generates weight tickets, Certificates of Recycling, and compliance documentation. Your auditors see data, not anecdotes.
Accountability Over Convenience
We track materials from your dock to final processing. Downstream accountability means your waste doesn't end up in a landfill or shipped overseas. Our chain-of-custody is unbroken.
Work With a Team That's Been Doing This Since 2005
20 years of recycling expertise. 52+ cities. 500,000+ tons diverted. Let's talk about your operation.