Industrial & Manufacturing Waste Services

CalStar container swap at a Sun Valley distribution facility

Built for industry

The right program for your volume.

Industrial and manufacturing operations generate waste streams that standard commercial pickup can't handle. CalStar builds custom programs — right-sized containers, swap-out frequency, and material-specific recycling - and manages everything under one account.

Bulk container programs - high-frequency swap-outs for continuous-production facilities.
Compactor sales & lease - stationary and self-contained units with full maintenance contracts.
Material-specific recycling streams - metal, cardboard, plastic, e-waste, and organics separated at source.
LEED and diversion documentation - monthly reports formatted for compliance submissions.
One account, one invoice - all containers, hauling, and recycling on a single Net-30 bill.

Industrial services

Programs built for your operation.

Bulk Container Swaps

High-frequency roll-off and compactor swap programs for continuous-production operations. We match pull frequency to your output.

Material-Specific Recycling

Separate streams for metal, cardboard, plastic, wood, and e-waste. Higher diversion rates and rebate potential on clean loads.

Compactor Programs

Stationary and self-contained compactor sales and leases with maintenance contracts. Reduces haul frequency and total cost.

LEED Documentation

Weight tickets, diversion logs, and material breakdowns formatted for LEED credit submissions and CalRecycle reporting.

Net-30 Billing

All services - containers, hauling, recycling - consolidated on one monthly invoice with Net-30 payment terms.

Dedicated Account Manager

One point of contact for every service request, schedule change, or compliance question. No call center, ever.

What we take

Industrial waste streams we handle.

Manufacturing scrap and production waste
Bulk cardboard and packaging material
Metal - scrap, rebar, sheet, structural
Plastic - rigid containers, film, industrial wrap
Wood - pallets, crating, dimensional lumber
Construction and renovation debris
E-waste - electronics and equipment (certified recyclers)

What we can't take

Materials requiring special handling.

Hazardous chemicals, solvents, or process fluids
Regulated medical or pharmaceutical waste
Asbestos or lead-containing material
Fuel tanks, compressed cylinders, propane
PCB-containing equipment

Contact your account manager for hazardous waste referrals to licensed disposal partners.

Common questions

Industrial & Manufacturing FAQ.

Does CalStar provide the compactor equipment, or do we supply our own?▼

CalStar provides compactors as part of a service program at no capital cost to your facility. The equipment is CalStar-owned, maintained by our team, and remains our responsibility throughout the service relationship. If your facility already owns a compactor, we can service and pull that unit instead - we work with most major stationary and self-contained compactor manufacturers.

What does the monthly diversion report include?▼

Your monthly report includes total waste generated by stream, landfill tonnage, diverted tonnage, diversion percentage by stream, and a cumulative year-to-date summary. For LEED projects, we can format the report to match USGBC submittal requirements. Reports are delivered digitally by the 5th of each month and are archived on your CalStar account portal.

How does CalStar handle surges in production waste - say, end-of-quarter cleanouts or line changeovers?▼

We build surge capacity into industrial contracts. Your account includes a pull-on-demand option - when a container fills early, you call or submit online and we dispatch within 24 hours, typically same-day. Emergency service is available for true operational emergencies. We don't penalize you for production variability - that's just how manufacturing works.

Are there penalties for non-compliance with AB 341 or SB 1383?▼

Yes. Local jurisdictions can issue infraction notices, compliance orders, and fines of up to $10,000 per day for repeat non-compliance under SB 1383. AB 341 violations can carry similar penalties. The good news is that compliance is straightforward with the right hauler - CalStar handles the documentation and service so you never face these risks.

Can CalStar help us qualify for LEED waste management credits?▼

Yes. CalStar can provide waste stream diversion data formatted to LEED v4 / v4.1 Construction and Demolition Waste Management credit requirements, as well as operational waste diversion documentation for LEED O+M certifications. Speak to your account rep early in the process so we ensure the right data is captured from the start.

Industrial waste and recycling, handled at scale.