
Who We Are
A high-touch, relationship-driven sustainability partner
We work alongside our clients as an extension of their team, taking the time to understand their properties, goals, and challenges so we can deliver solutions that actually work in the real world. From rapid response times to ongoing support, we believe sustainability is built on trust, accountability, and care. Our clients aren’t just projects - they’re long-term partners, and we treat their success, compliance, and environmental impact with the same level of attention and responsibility as our own.

17,976
Tons Diverted from Landfills
13M+
Cubic Yards of Landfill Space Saved
$500k+
in Annual Waste Cost Savings
Built on Care, Transparency, and Zero Waste Expertise

Our mission is to advance a sustainable and equitable future by committing to eliminating waste sent to landfills. We are driven by our passion to help our clients achieve zero waste, aiming to build an environmentally aware society, all for the lasting benefit of future generations.

Our Mission
With more than 15 years of industry experience, our team has led waste initiatives for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate clients. We’ve managed waste services for over 100 properties, delivered measurable cost savings, and conducted waste audits across more than 25 million square feet of commercial space

Our Experience
We offer a variety of waste and recycling consulting services, including waste management, sustainability consulting, waste audits, diversion reporting, zero waste consulting, and more. Our team works closely with each client to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.

Our Services
We deliver waste management programs that are designed to increase diversion rates, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. We manage all aspects of waste and recycling operations, coordinate closely with haulers, tenants, and property teams to maintain efficient, cost-effective systems. By optimizing service levels, improving communication, and aligning programs with sustainability goals, we help clients reduce landfill impact while supporting operational performance and long-term cost savings.
We provide sustainability consulting services that support organizations in advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals through strategic waste reduction and resource optimization. Our work helps clients align with green building and sustainability certification frameworks such as LEED and TRUE Zero Waste. Our focus is on creating practical, scalable waste solutions that integrate seamlessly into broader corporate sustainability initiatives.
We conduct detailed waste audits and characterization studies to better understand disposal practices, identify diversion opportunities, and uncover potential compliance risks. We translate this data into clear, actionable recommendations that provide organizations with targeted insights to help reduce or eliminate waste, improve sustainability performance, and gain full visibility into their waste footprint, while also supporting regulatory compliance, sustainability certification goals, and long-term zero waste planning.
We guide organizations through the TRUE Zero Waste Certification process in an effort to achieve 90% diversion or higher from landfill. Our comprehensive assessments, policy development, tailored diversion strategies, and hands-on implementation support lead the way through to certification. We manage documentation and submissions to deliver a credible, third-party certification that demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.
We provide support to municipalities and colleges with SB 1383 compliance through program reviews, implementation strategies, and direct stakeholder engagement. We develop and evaluate organics recovery programs, support business and campus outreach, and assist with policy and operational improvements. Our goals are to reduce administrative burden, and strengthen waste program performance.
We provide expert guidance for new construction projects to ensure waste systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with long-term sustainability goals. We collaborate with project teams to design right-sized, regulation-ready waste and diversion systems that support future ESG and zero-waste objectives.
Waste Not Consulting delivers thorough, compliant waste management recommendations while helping reduce waste. The team is responsive, proactive, and offers fair, competitive pricing. Since partnering with them, we’ve seen cost savings and improved service.

Grace Huang
DJM Capital
Waste Not Consulting has been a savior for my portfolio. Their communication and response time is above par & I highly recommend their services.

Emily Franklin
Athena Property Management
Their team expertly manages our waste services, responding promptly and proactively to support our properties. Their guidance on recycling programs helps keep our sites environmentally responsible while reducing waste disposal costs

Mindy Dapello
Sure Kare Property Management
Waste Not Consulting has been an invaluable partner in helping us rethink how we approach waste reduction in our retail spaces. Their expertise goes far beyond basic compliance. Ashlee and her team bring innovative, practical solutions that actually deliver results. They’ve helped us find smarter ways to reduce waste while improving efficiency, and their forward-thinking approach makes them a trusted advisor for any organization committed to sustainability. We couldn’t have done it without their collaboration and insight.

Torrey Philips
Burnham-Ward Properties
If you have waste management issues, I highly recommend Waste Not Consulting! Working with them since 2020 has been our saving grace. They offer pivotal expertise and creative problem-solving, helping us cut monthly trash costs by nearly $10,000 at a single property. From managing high-volume, new development sites to tailored, ongoing solutions, WNC is a trusted partner that consistently goes the extra mile.

Brenda Villasenor
Athena Property Management

