Reconomy makes fifth US acquisition via Lincoln Waste Solutions platform to expand its North American footprint
• Acquisition of AOWR adds best-in-class outsourced managed waste services and over 8,000
customers to Reconomy’s fast-growing waste management operations in the US
• Reconomy has now completed five US acquisitions in less than 1 2 months since it embarked on
the next chapter of its growth strategy to attain a leading position in the world's biggest and
most attractive market
• Strengthens the waste management capabilities of Lincoln Waste Solutions, Reconomy’s first US
acquisition and powerhouse brand driving its US strategy
Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, announces the acquisition of American
Outsourced Waste and Recycling (AOWR).
Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, AOWR is a leading outsourced waste management
business with a national network of more than 8,000 vendors and customers throughout the US and
Canada. It provides a wide range of managed waste services specialising in retail, entertainment,
logistics and restaurant segments.
This latest transaction is in line with the Company’s strategic priorities to gain a leading position in the
US to capitalise on the significant opportunities in this market. The region produces 10x more waste
than the UK, yet has linear resource chains, low recycling rates and an over-reliance on landfill and
incineration. The serviceable US waste management market is estimated at $130bn – 170bn and is
growing at 4-6% p.a*.
It marks Reconomy’s third US acquisition completed this year following the acquisitions of Complete
Solutions & Sourcing and Waste Focus announced in January and brings the total number of US
acquisitions completed to five.
Reconomy’s US strategy is being built around Lincoln Waste Solutions, a leading waste and recycling
management firm with hundreds of major retail and Fortune 500 clients. Acquired in August 2024, this
was Reconomy’s first acquisition in North America. The addition of AOWR adds further capabilities,
capacity, headcount and customers to Lincoln’s growing operations and will help it ramp up growth and
scale across the US.
Guy Wakeley, Chief Executive Officer of Reconomy, commented: “This latest acquisition is another step
on our journey to attain a leading position in the US and reflects our commitment to allocate capital
efficiently to where the most attractive opportunities lie.
“The strategic opportunities for growth across North America are significant. With resources being
consumed faster than they can be replenished, businesses in the US are increasingly recognising the
economic imperative of keeping resources in circulation and are turning to companies like ours to
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value to all our stakeholders.”
Michael Williams, EVP Circular Solutions, North America, at Reconomy, said: “This is a very exciting time
for our North American business as we execute on our ambitious M&A strategy at pace to rapidly scale
our waste management operations through our Lincoln Waste Solutions platform. This latest
transaction follows the acquisition of the two US brands we announced in January and strengthens our
platform to drive future growth in this fast-growing, dynamic region.”
John Ayvas, Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Waste Solutions by Reconomy, said: “We are delighted to
welcome AOWR to Reconomy. They are a great cultural fit and share our commitment to providing
exceptional services to our customers. Following this latest milestone and also our recent rebrand, we
have excellent momentum behind us. I look forward to working closely with Jack and his team to help
our customers unlock commercial opportunities through the circular economy.”
Jack Eighmy, President at American Outsourced Waste & Recycling, said: “I have been impressed by
Reconomy and their clear ambition to become the leader in the US waste and resource management
market. Joining Lincoln Waste Solutions with the backing of Reconomy positions us well to deliver even
better services to our customers and provide increased opportunities for growth with our hauler
partners.”
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About Reconomy
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible
people to unlock commercial opportunities for businesses by helping them optimise their resources,
embed efficiencies, prevent waste and circulate materials back into use.
Reconomy’s capabilities are organised into three divisions known as ‘Loops’ - Recycle, Comply, and Re-
use. Recycle loop is focused on waste and resource management. Comply loop helps businesses meet
complex regulatory challenges and Re-use loop delivers end-to-end, omnichannel returns management
and logistics solutions.
Reconomy operates across more than 150 countries, with more than 4,000 colleagues servicing a diverse
range of international customers, including some of the world's largest brands across multiple sectors.
For more information, visit Reconomy’s website - https://www.reconomy.com/
About Lincoln Waste Solutions
Lincoln Waste Solutions by Reconomy is a leading provider of full-service waste and recycling
management solutions, serving multi-location businesses across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The
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reduce environmental impact.
Backed by an expansive hauler network, expert back-office support, and 24/7 customer service, Lincoln
Waste Solutions delivers a seamless, industry-leading customer experience. For more information on
Lincoln Waste Solutions and its innovative services, visit www.lincolnwaste.com.
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