BUILDING A NATIONAL LEADER IN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING SERVICES
OUR STRATEGY
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The Sterling Group and Steven Carn, former CFO of Advanced Disposal Services, have formed Compost360 to build a scaled leader in the Organic Recycling and Composting Industry.
- ALIGNING WITH STRONG MANAGEMENT TEAMS
We aim to partner with experienced management teams, collaborating closely to ensure the success of our shared ventures.
- ACQUIRING MARKET-LEADING BUSINESSES
Our strategy revolves around acquiring successful, market-leading businesses that will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's future.
- ENHANCING OUR SERVICES AND GEOGRAPHIC REACH
We are dedicated to strengthening our suite of services while strategically building geographic density in states situated east of the Mississippi River, as well as in Texas and Oklahoma.
- DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
We are committed to delivering top-tier services to our valued customers. To achieve this, we adhere to industry best practices, ensuring that our collective customer base receives nothing less than world-class service.
- EXPLORING NEW MARKET SEGMENTS
As we continue to grow, we are constantly exploring new market segments to expand our national presence. Our goal is to bring our expertise and services to a broader audience, making a positive impact in the industry.
CORE SERVICE OFFERINGS
1 COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION
Mobile grinding for Land Clearing and Tree Debris Service
2 PROCESSING
Yard and Wood Waste Grinding and Screening
3 BENEFICIAL USE
PLATFORM VISION
WHERE TO PLAY
SOURCES OF WASTE FEEDBACK
- FOOD WASTE
A mix of commercial and residential landscape and yard waste through a combination of direct collection and partnerships with waste disposal businesses, landfills, and municipalities, as well as the use of strategically located drop-off facilities.
- PRE-CONSUMER FOOD
Develop contractual relationships with food manufacturers, distributors, grocers etc. who can provide a consistent and reliable supply of organic waste material that requires limited sorting / exclusion processing.
- MOBILE GRINDING
Partner with land clearing operators to provide incremental feedstock volume during periods of increased supply.
PRODUCTS, SERVICES & END MARKETS
- MULCHES, COMPOST AND CUSTOM SOILS
Our primary product offerings include mulches, compost, and custom, engineered soils, available in both bulk and bagged options.
- ANCILLARY PRODUCTS
In addition to our core offerings, we provide ancillary products such as aggregates, sand, gravel, and organic landscape products like nursery items.
- SERVICES
Collection / delivery; co-packing / private label bagging operations; credit sales.
- END MARKETS
Landscapers, distributors, commercial growers / nurseries, homeowners, and regional retail outlets.
SUPPLY CHAIN POSITIONING
COMPOST360’S SERVICES
Collection and disposal of residential and commercial organic yard, wood and food waste processed into beneficial use products
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Compost, mulch, and top soil are sold by these processors at their facilities and at regional hardware, garden, landscaping, and general stores
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COMPOST360 TEAM
The Sterling Group and Steven Carn, former CFO of Advanced Disposal Services, have partnered as Compost360. Sterling and Compost360 team members have previously invested and operated in various environmental services businesses and other buy-and-build platforms.
FUNDING & M&A
MANAGEMENT
Steven Carn is joined by Randy Arnold, another seasoned solid waste industry operator, to form our experienced management team, providing the experience to drive our vision and execution with strong ties to local branches and regions.
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
- RESOURCES
Utilize Compost360’s significant resources to help your organization and brand grow more aggressively.
- LEAD GENERATION
Accelerate lead generation and new clients by tapping into extensive local and regional sales and marketing budget.
- TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION
Leverage Compost360’s strong investment in technology to optimize scheduling, customer service, communication and marketing.
- PURCHASING POWER
Lower cost of parts and equipment by leveraging purchasing power and economies of scale.
BENEFITS FOR OWNERSHIP
- LIQUIDITY AND ADDITIONAL UPSIDE
Personal liquidity with the opportunity to retain equity in the early stages of what will become a much larger, more valuable organization.
- EFFICIENT TRANSACTION
Potential for a quick, streamlined transaction.
- QUALIFIED BUYER
Compost360 is a highly qualified, well capitalized partner led by executives with acquisition experience and a strong reputation.
- FLEXIBILITY
Flexible structures and roles for owner executives going forward.