Founded in 2015 by brothers Justin and Quinten Blazer, Pittsburgh-based Blazer Brand makes durable tools for keeping trash contained and recycling more practical. Its flagship Strong Strap is a U.S.-made stretch latch for outdoor garbage cans, while the newer blubag replaces disposable plastic recycling bags with a reusable alternative. The company also supports waste professionals and other businesses with product integration and online scaling services.
GoGo StikFounded in August 2015 after inventor Alec Beaton set out to solve the everyday nuisance of dog-waste pickup, GoGo Stik makes no-touch pet cleanup tools and Dootie Bags that keep hands and scoopers clean. The company’s bag-mounted GoGo Stik scooper was developed with input from Beaton’s own canine companions and is assembled and warehoused in Cortland, New York. Pooch Approved Products, USA also makes pet-care wipes and plant-based waste bags for quick cleanup at home or on walks.CORTLAND, NY
Witt IndustriesSince 1887, Witt Industries has made commercial waste and recycling receptacles along with outdoor benches at its U.S. manufacturing facilities. Its 315,000-square-foot production operation combines long-running metalworking expertise with a sustainability program that uses recycled material in every product, including post-consumer recycled steel and recyclable plastics. The company serves commercial settings through distribution partners, with products ranging from practical indoor units to more design-focused collections such as Celestial.MASON, OH
Crazy Dad's (Kitchen and Pet Products)Crazy Dad’s makes patented silicone scraper spatulas that pull the last food from hard-to-reach cans, jars and containers, along with smaller CatSpat tools sized for cat-food cans. Based in western Pennsylvania, the company focuses on reducing food waste and making cans cleaner for recycling, with dishwasher-safe, food-grade silicone designs built for specific container shapes.326299MONROEVILLE, PA
Serio-US Industries, IncSince introducing its first gravity lock in 1988, Baltimore-based Serio-US Industries has designed and manufactured automatic locks for waste containers. Its locks are built to help haulers improve route efficiency and driver safety while helping municipalities protect recycling and organics from contamination, spillage, and animals. The company also develops customized solutions and runs pilot programs around waste-stream diversion, including its Sure-Loc cart lock with GravityPLUS technology.HALETHORPE, MD