Serving California Since 1999

Who We Are

Welcome to Modern Waste

Modern Waste is California’s trusted partner in secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible recycling and waste solutions. Since 1999, we’ve helped thousands of organizations—from local governments to national enterprises—manage their e-waste, batteries, lighting, and other universal waste streams with confidence.

Why Modern Waste

Innovative Solutions Backed by Experience

We’re more than a recycling company—we’re a full-service environmental compliance and logistics provider. Our mission is to deliver smarter, safer, and more cost-effective solutions to manage your regulated waste streams with:

  • ✅ Secure, compliant recycling
  • ✅ Reliable pick-up and reporting
  • ✅ 20+ years of proven experience

Our team stays up-to-date with the latest environmental regulations to ensure your business remains fully compliant while reducing your environmental footprint.

Experts in Recycling & Disposal Innovation

20+ Years of Experience

With over two decades of industry leadership, we’ve worked closely with schools, municipalities, manufacturers, tech companies, hospitals, and more. Our tailored programs are built to support your unique operational needs—from collection and training to shredding, destruction, and detailed reporting.

We make it easy for your team to:

  • Comply with state and federal regulations
  • Reduce liability and risk
  • Improve operational efficiency

We’ve earned our reputation through consistent service, expert support, and a genuine commitment to helping our clients succeed.

Our Core Services

Industry-Leading Waste Management Solutions

Modern Waste offers a full suite of regulated waste services, including:

  • 💻 E-Waste Disposal
  • 🔋 Battery Recycling
  • 🗃️ Destruction & Shredding

We handle the complexities of recycling so you can focus on your business.

Our 6 Steps to Success

Included With Every Service & Customer Compliance Need

  1. Equipment — We provide the right bins and containers
  2. Training — We train your staff to handle waste properly
  3. Pick-Up — Our team collects materials on time
  4. Record & Log — Everything is tracked for compliance
  5. Shred & Recycle — Secure destruction and processing
  6. Certify & Approve — You receive all certificates and reports

Building Strong Recycling Partnerships

We are committed to delivering secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible recycling services while supporting our clients’ sustainability goals and regulatory needs.

Behind every step toward sustainability is a dedicated team member.

Chief Executive Officer

Landon Goodman

Landon is the founder and is responsible for the vision and overall success of Modern Waste.

26 years at Modern Waste

Chief Financial Officer

Bonnie Goodman

Bonnie is responsible for managing the financials at Modern Waste. Banking, Insurance, Book Keeping, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable are the primary areas of focus for her.

26 years at Modern Waste

Operations Manager

Nate Goodman

Nate insures daily operations run smoothly from end to end. He is responsible for the selection and oversight of staff as well as their training for safety and proficiency. He works with down stream vendors, as well as service providers and suppliers to maintain budget driven objectives and company profitability.

10 years at Modern Waste

Recycle Advisor

Sam Goodman

Sam is responsible for assisting clients and prospective clients with recycling challenges and service needs. He is focused on creating cost effective and efficient solutions for ITAD, e-waste, battery recycling and data destruction.

3 years at Modern Waste

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Vincent Magalit-Alexander

Vincent is responsible for the accurate recording of incoming and outgoing shipments. He tracks incoming materials by customer, type and weight. He insures proper packing, labeling, and logisitcs coordination for outgoing materials. Vincent can assist in any department or training area as needed.

9 years at Modern Waste

Lead E-waste Tech

Pavel Dorofeyev

Pavel is responsible for accurate and safe sorting and tear down of electronic devices. He also leads client projects in the field when they require deinstallation and/or technical expertise.

4 years at Modern Waste

Battery Area Lead

Phillip Wayne

Philip is responsible for the accurate and safe identification, sorting and packing of all types of batteries.

4 years at Modern Waste

Field Service Manager

Christopher Lane

Chris is responsible for daily interaction with clients to include providing equipment, training, material collection, tracking and on-site destruction of data bearing devices when needed.

2 years at Modern Waste

E-waste Area Lead

John Bumgardner

John is responsible for the safe and accurate sorting and separation of electronics by type received from each client. He also insures client assets are tracked as requested and data is protected and destroyed at all times.

1 year at Modern Waste

Reviews

Our company needed a reliable partner for secure data destruction and electronics recycling. Modern Waste exceeded expectations — responsive service, proper certification, and peace of mind.
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Robert Fox

The entire process was smooth, from scheduling the pickup to receiving our compliance documents. It’s clear that Modern Waste prioritizes both environmental responsibility and customer experience.
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Annette Black

I’ve worked with several recycling vendors over the years, and Modern Waste stands out for their professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommended for any organization looking to stay compliant.
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Theresa Webb

Join us on the journey to a sustainable future.

Recycling bin filled with mixed black and white cables and wires for e-waste processing.Stack of old printers, keyboards, and office electronics prepared for e-waste recycling.Large box filled with old servers, power strips, and electronic equipment in a recycling warehouse.Recycling bin filled with mixed black and white cables and wires for e-waste processing.Stack of old printers, keyboards, and office electronics prepared for e-waste recycling.Large box filled with old servers, power strips, and electronic equipment in a recycling warehouse.Recycling bin filled with mixed black and white cables and wires for e-waste processing.
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