The expansion bolsters Circular Services’ capabilities across Alabama and the Southeastern United States.
New York, NY, March 31, 2025 – Circular Services, a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure in the United States, today announced its acquisition of Waste Recycling Inc. (WRI), a premier provider of recycling services in the Southeastern United States. The addition of WRI expands Circular Services’ capabilities in the region, allowing the company to provide its holistic materials management solutions to more commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the Southeast.
Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, WRI has a strong, long-standing reputation as a reliable recycling partner for the major industrial sectors of the region, focused on waste reduction and minimizing waste disposal costs for its customers. WRI’s recycling facilities in Montgomery, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, and Opelika are designed to process a diverse range of materials, including paper, plastics, metals, and specialized post-industrial materials
“WRI’s operations and expertise will accelerate Circular Services’ mission to build local and sustainable supply chains as well as enhance our ability to recover valuable materials at scale,” said Ron Gonen, CEO of Circular Services. “For more than 80 years, WRI has earned a reputation for reliability and excellence, thanks to the dedication and hard work of its team. Their commitment to service and sustainability has been the foundation of WRI’s success, and we are proud to welcome them to Circular Services, where their expertise and passion for recycling will continue to make a meaningful impact.”
The acquisition positions Circular Services to better serve the Southeast’s growing industrial sector, particularly in automotive manufacturing. WRI provides recycling services to some of the world’s largest automakers, helping to manage and recover high-value materials generated throughout this bustling industrial corridor.
“WRI is centrally located in a region where Circular Services operates recycling facilities today,” said Todd Shumaker, President of Commodities at Circular Services. “The addition of their expertise and relationships in the region will allow us to offer expanded recycling services, greater convenience for customers, and better environmental outcomes for local communities.”
This acquisition follows Circular Services’ continued expansion, including the recent groundbreaking of a $61 million state-of-the-art recycling facility in Frisco, Texas that will service the Dallas metroplex These initiatives underscore the company’s dedication to advancing circularity and sustainable material management services across the country.
