Interstate Waste Services Continues Strategic Growth with Acquisition of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling in Connecticut
TEANECK, NEW JERSEY – September 22, 2025 – Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (“IWS”), a leading, vertically integrated provider of solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services, announced the acquisition of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling (“North Atlantic”), formerly Country Disposal. This acquisition expands IWS’s presence across central and southern Connecticut, reinforcing the company’s regional footprint and enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality service to more communities.
“We’re excited to welcome North Atlantic Waste & Recycling, a respected family-owned business, to the IWS team,” said Mike DiBella, founder and chief executive officer of Interstate Waste Services. “This acquisition strengthens our presence in Connecticut and affirms our ongoing commitment to delivering dependable, community-focused service. Together, we’re building on a shared legacy of operational excellence and customer-first values to better serve the region.”
“After decades of serving our community as a family-owned business, we’re proud to join forces with Interstate Waste Services,” said Mike Couden, owner of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling. “IWS shares our commitment to reliability, integrity, and putting customers first. This partnership ensures our legacy continues while enhancing the resources and support available to our team and the communities we serve.”
Through the acquisition, IWS will integrate North Atlantic’s full-service offerings, its dedicated team of employees, and full fleet into its operations. These additions further strengthen IWS’s operational capacity in Connecticut and reinforce its commitment to delivering first-class service.
The acquisition of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling represents a significant step forward in IWS’s continued growth across the tristate area. It follows a series of strategic moves aimed at strengthening IWS’s market leadership, including Seaside Waste Services in Central and Southern New Jersey, Pinto Service, Inc. in northern New Jersey, Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling in Southwestern Connecticut and Suburban New York, as well as Marangi Disposal, the largest independent hauler in Orange and Rockland Counties, New York.
As Interstate Waste Services continues to expand its footprint, the company remains committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and community-focused service. These guiding principles—rooted in its family-founded legacy—continue to shape IWS’s approach to deliver reliable, responsible waste and recycling solutions.
About Interstate Waste Services, Inc.
Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (“IWS”) is a vertically integrated provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut markets. IWS operates over 1,000 collection vehicles throughout these regions, supported by a network of 33 material recovery, transfer, and transload facilities, as well as a rail-served solid waste landfill. As one of the largest privately held solid waste companies in the U.S., IWS is a recognized leader in utilizing waste-by-rail transportation to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please visit www.interstatewaste.com.
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