Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. and its sister company, EDCO Disposal Corporation, comprise the largest privately-held solid waste company in California. Originally started in 1955, the company is still family-owned and operated by The Burrs’.
For over 65 years, Burrtec has consistently provided excellence in service and satisfaction with strong loyalty to the communities in which we serve.
Burrtec prides itself on its mission statement “We’ll Take Care Of It.” This statement encompasses the Burrtec philosophy that shines through to what we value; our customers, our communities, our environment, and each other. We are continually finding better ways to develop programs focused on reducing the human impact on the environment and creating a better future for all Californians.
Our Story
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. and its sister company, EDCO Disposal Corporation, comprise the largest privately-held solid waste company in California. Originally started in 1955, the company is still family-owned and operated by The Burrs’.
For over 65 years, Burrtec has consistently provided excellence in service and satisfaction with strong loyalty to the communities in which we serve.
Here at Burrtec, we value the markets we serve and the unique needs of the customers, whether they are industrial, commercial, municipal jurisdictions, or residential subscribers. We understand that these communities place their trust in our company and that is why we continue to always put our customers first.
Our Community
Burrtec is committed to providing innovative waste collection and recycling solutions as we strive to provide the very best in service excellence and satisfaction for the communities we serve.
Burrtec contributes to countless local charities and lends support, products and staff to community-based charity events from festivals to fundraisers. By reaching out to others, we work to improve the quality of life in our communities in many ways. Serving our communities with the “We’ll Take Care Of It” attitude is a fundamental value at Burrtec. We have a rich legacy of community involvement that extends beyond the boundaries of waste collection.
Our Community
Burrtec is committed to providing innovative waste collection and recycling solutions as we strive to provide the very best in service excellence and satisfaction for the communities we serve.
Burrtec contributes to countless local charities and lends support, products and staff to community-based charity events from festivals to fundraisers. By reaching out to others, we work to improve the quality of life in our communities in many ways. Serving our communities with the “We’ll Take Care Of It” attitude is a fundamental value at Burrtec. We have a rich legacy of community involvement that extends beyond the boundaries of waste collection.
Sustainability and Our Environment
Sustainability and Our Environment
Sustainability
Our vision here at Burrtec is to create environmental solutions for our customers through sustainable programs and responsible handling of the material we collect. Our efforts not only reach our customers but extend to our employees as well as the communities we serve. We believe that what is good for Burrtec communities, is good for Burrtec. As industry leaders, it is important to Burrtec that we remain experts within California regulations and legislation regarding recycling, refuse, and the environment. We share California’s passion for the environment and want to work together on focusing on the needs of future generations here in California.
Sustainability Report – We are continually finding better ways to develop programs focused on reducing the human impact on the environment and creating a better future for all Californians.The Burr family understands the importance of doing whatever is in their power to not only preserve our environment but to improve it as well. This begins with education, vision, and the collective efforts of individuals willing to make that commitment. Below are just a few areas in which Burrtec is doing its part to promote a higher level of social responsibility:
- CNG and LNG trucks – Burrtec uses collection vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
- Agricultural land application – using processed residential green waste as mulch for agriculture.
- Mulches and soil amendments – using self-haul and commercial green waste and wood waste to make mulches and soil amendments.
- Biomass wood fuelwood and brush are used as fuel to generate electricity.
- Compost pilot project – using residential green waste and commercial food waste as feedstock.
- Food waste programs – commercial businesses are recycling food waste and turning it into compost, including restaurants, country clubs, and deli’s.
