Serving cities since 1992
WHO WE ARE
About Us
Reliable recycling, responsible operations, and long term environmental solutions.
OVERVIEW
Built for Reliable Service
California Waste Solutions is a Northern California recycling and resource recovery company with roots dating back to 1992. Today, the company operates across the Bay Area with multiple facilities, recycling processing infrastructure, and a clean-fuel fleet designed to support dependable municipal, residential, commercial, and property-focused service.
California Waste Solutions has built its reputation through disciplined operations, practical program support, and a long-term approach to public service. Its operating platform includes collection, processing, customer support, recycling education, and ongoing investment in infrastructure that helps communities reduce waste and improve recovery outcomes.
Our Story
The Duong Family Story
The Duong family story reflects the American Dream through resilience, work ethic, and a deep commitment to building something lasting. That mindset became the foundation of California Waste Solutions, a company built to serve communities through reliable performance, responsible operations, and long term investment.
What began as a commitment to dependable service grew into a broader environmental platform focused on recycling, resource recovery, and infrastructure that supports stronger communities. Today, the same values continue to guide the company’s growth, leadership, and vision for the future.
A Municipal Recycling Partner
California Waste Solutions supports major California communities through long-term municipal service relationships designed for continuity, performance, and accountability. Public agreement materials describe continued service for more than 300,000 customers, along with customer service standards, fleet improvements, and program support tied to city performance expectations.
How We Operate
How We Operate
California Waste Solutions is built around dependable operations and measurable performance. Our teams focus on service reliability, customer resolution, contamination reduction, and processing discipline that support stronger recovery outcomes over time.
Service Reliability
Customer Resolution
Contamination Reduction
Processing Discipline
Municipal Services
Reliable municipal recycling support built around service continuity, customer accountability, and public program performance.
Processing and Recovery
Safe, disciplined materials recovery focused on quality, contamination control, and long-term recycling results.
Commercial Services
Practical recycling solutions for businesses and properties, with right-sized service and dependable support.
Global Infrastructure
Through Vietnam Waste Solutions, CWS extends its platform into integrated waste systems and long-term environmental infrastructure.
What We Do
California Waste Solutions provides integrated recycling and resource recovery services designed to support reliable daily operations, better recovery outcomes, and long-term environmental performance. Our work connects collection, customer support, processing, and program guidance so cities, businesses, and communities can depend on a system that is practical, responsive, and built to perform.
Our Mission
To support communities and protect the environment through reliable recycling, responsible resource recovery, and long term environmental solutions.
Our Values
Accountability
We operate with clear standards and take responsibility for results.
Safety
We prioritize safe practices for employees, customers, and communities.
Reliability
We focus on consistent service and dependable operations every day.
Environmental Responsibility
We work to improve recovery, reduce waste, and support cleaner systems.
Continuous Improvement
We strengthen performance through better systems, training, and operational refinement.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership & Management
California Waste Solutions is guided by leadership committed to reliability, responsible growth, and operational excellence.
David Duong
Chairman
Provides long-term strategic direction with a focus on disciplined execution and public trust.
Michael Duong
President
Leads enterprise-wide performance across operations, processing, and customer service.
Victor Duong
Vice Chairman
Supports strategic growth and organizational alignment for municipal and infrastructure performance.
Kristina Duong
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees financial stewardship and governance to support reliable, responsible growth.
Glen Hulsenberg
Director of Operations
Leads day-to-day field operations, route performance, and safety-first execution.
Alex Nguyen
Vice President
Guides municipal partnerships, service performance, and continuous improvement across public
Global Platform
California Waste Solutions operates with strong roots in California while also advancing environmental infrastructure through Vietnam Waste Solutions. This broader platform reflects a long term commitment to sustainable systems, responsible growth, and practical environmental solutions.
OUR IMPACT
Performance at Scale
Reliable service, strong recovery performance, and long term environmental impact.
343,000+
U.S. Customers Served
341
Acres at Da Phuoc Environmental Complex
717,600+
Tons Processed Annually in the Bay Area
3,117,600+
Tons Processed Annually Across Operations
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