Teaneck-based Interstate Waste Services and its New York City affiliate, Action Environmental Services, capped its 25th anniversary with acquisitions that solidified its leadership in the Tri-State Area’s waste management industry.
As the region’s leading vertically integrated provider of solid waste and recycling services, the acquisitions position the company to deliver safer, more sustainable, and efficient service for customers and communities across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
In 2024, Action expanded its presence in New York City with the acquisitions of JORO Carting and Viking Sanitation, increasing its operational density in Brooklyn and positioning the company to meet the demands of the city’s landmark Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) initiative.
The CWZ program aims to make waste and recycling collection safer, more sustainable, and more efficient by streamlining routes, cutting commercial waste truck traffic in half, and enhancing safety standards. Earlier this year, Action was awarded 14 Commercial Waste Zones – the highest number of any hauler – reflecting its responsible leadership in the city’s commercial waste management industry.
“Our goal is to consistently deliver excellent customer service safely through our continued investment in people, equipment and technology with a focus on sustainability and efficiency as CWZ launches,” Michael DiBella, CEO of Interstate Waste Services said. “With the integration of JORO and Viking into the IWS family, we’re intently focused on ensuring that customers, employees, and communities are prepared for a seamless transition into this next chapter of New York City waste management.”
In addition to Action’s NYC-focused growth, IWS expanded its presence across the region with the acquisitions of Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling, a leading provider in Southwestern Connecticut and Suburban New York, and Marangi Disposal, the largest independent hauler in Orange and Rockland Counties, New York.
“2024 has been a transformative year for IWS and Action as we expanded our operations across the region while maintaining the family-first ethos that has set us apart for the past 25 years,” DiBella said. “This milestone is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team, whose commitment to safety, service, and innovation drives everything we do.”
