Who We Are
Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions is a privately owned, independent recycling company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. We provide forward-thinking recycling and waste management services that help businesses build more profitable, efficient and sustainable operations.
Our History
For 110+ years, we have helped businesses recycle their waste with no disruption so they can do what they do best: grow their companies. We provide not only competitive pricing and seamless service, but empower our customers to lead the way in Where Green is Going by continually partnering with them on ways to recycle more waste and reduce their environmental footprint for the greater good now and in the future.
Through the Years
Federal International was founded by two families as Federal Paper Stock Company, a paper and textile recycler
Federal International continues thriving during the post WWI, Great Depression & WWII eras
The company begins trading polyurethane foam in the U.S. in 1959 and in Europe in 1963. Federal International establishes the company Agglorex in Belgium in 1972 to manufacture its excess polyurethane trim into rebond foam.
Federal International acquires what is now sister company Federal Foam Technologies
Federal International acquires recycling plants in Missouri and Texas
Federal International celebrates 100 years in business
- Federal International becomes two entities, parent company Federal International, Inc. and business unit Federal International Recycling & Waste Solutions
- Federal International Recycling acquires a recycling plant in Denver, CO
Federal International Recycling acquires a recycling plant in Columbus, GA
Federal International Recycling rebrands as Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions to further distinguish from its parent company
Federal Recycling acquires a recycling plant in Harrisburg, PA
Our Mission
To provide our customers with the highest level of service and value and lead the recycling industry in forward-thinking, financially sustainable programs that withstand the tests of time.
Our Values
Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions is owned by parent company Federal International Inc. and part of the Federal International group of companies that includes sister companies Federal Foam Technologies and Federal Eco Foam.
We are a family-owned business and embrace values set forth by ownership that unite our group of companies under a One Federal Vision of how we collectively operate.
F
Family
We are built on a family tradition of respect for employees.
E
Employees
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and promote a safe, equitable workplace that empowers people to reach their potential.
D
Diversity
We embrace a diverse business model and employee base to bring the most competitive solutions to our customers.
E
Environment
We provide products and services that reduce environmental impact to create a sustainable future.
R
Relationships
We develop trusted relationships with our customers and suppliers to achieve collective goals and win together.
A
Authenticity
We conduct business with honesty, integrity and transparency, upholding commitments made with our customers and suppliers.
L
Longevity
We are committed to quality and service to help ensure long-term success for our customers and suppliers.
Our Footprint
CORPORATE HQ
St. Louis, MO
RECYCLING PLANTS
Columbus, GA
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Harrisburg, PA
Houston, TX
Jefferson City, MO
San Antonio, TX
St. Louis, MO
SALES / BROKERAGE
Atlanta, GA
Aubrey, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Galveston, TX
Jackson, MO
Nashville, TN
Olathe, KS
St. Louis, MO
A Women-Owned Recycling Business
Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and its certifying partner, the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) Midwest. WBENC is the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S. We are also globally certified through WBENC’s partner, WEConnect International.
If you are a corporation or government agency that values supplier diversity, we can help you achieve your goals of a diversified supply chain.