Innovation
GreenWaste is innovating a greener future with cutting-edge initiatives that are driving eco-conscious practices.
Since our inception, GreenWaste has been an industry leader in pioneering innovations and technology, with many 1st’s in the U.S.
1st High Diversion Organics Processing Facility in the U.S.
The GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery Facility is California’s first high diversion organic waste processing facility. It does not rely solely on customer-source separation, but instead, utilizes technology to extract the organic content directly from municipal solid waste for composting. This helps ensure SB 1383 compliance and higher organics diversion rates.
GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery Facility


1st All-Electric Full-Sized Side-Loading Refuse Truck in the U.S.
GreenWaste has been at the forefront of zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) adoption, partnering with manufacturers to help create waste ZEVs in our communities. In 2017, GreenWaste debuted the world’s first all-electric, full-sized, side-loading refuse truck. We have since added additional ZEVs to our collections fleet, and more are on order as we continue to prioritize ZEVs in our fleet.
Fleet Electrification


1st Commercial Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Digestion Facility in the U.S.
The GreenWaste Renewable Energy Digestion Facility utilizes dry fermentation anaerobic digestion technology to provide an additional solution for organics. In the process, it produces a feedstock for composting and renewable energy in the form of electricity that is utilized to power the facility and California’s grid.
GreenWaste Renewable Energy Digestion Facility


1st to Process Solid Waste and Recyclables Side-By-Side in the U.S.
The GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery Facility was the first facility in the United States to process the mixed solid waste and single-stream recyclables side-by-side. This state-of-the-art facility is the only High Diversion Mixed Waste Processing Facility in the U.S.
GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery Facility


1st Automated Demolition Recycling Facility in the U.S.
GreenWaste opened the first automated demolition recycling facility in the United States. This first-of-its-kind facility was specifically designed for the high-weight needs of demolition waste. After numerous innovations and upgrades over the years, this facility is still operational and is one of the most technologically-advanced C&D recovery facilities in the nation.
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility


GreenWaste Pilot Projects
At GreenWaste we are always piloting innovative and sustainable technologies that will help us solve the world’s hardest sustainability challenges. Do you have a small- or large-scale project you are interested in piloting at a GreenWaste resource recovery or processing facility?
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