Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Vonco is committed to delivering sustainable waste management solutions that align with the needs of our communities and the health of our planet. Through modern landfill features, composting, and landfill diversion, we are rethinking waste—turning challenges into opportunities for renewal.

Learn more about how we are protecting our planet through engineered landfill technology, innovative recycling, and nutrient-rich compost solutions.

Waste Solutions Contact Us

Vonco Composting & Organics Recycling

Our experts transform organic materials into nutrient-rich compost, supporting gardening, farming, landscaping, and construction projects at scale.

Yard Debris
We accept yard debris collected from commercial landscapers and haulers brought to our facility for composting and resale. At our facility, materials are carefully managed, blended with wood chips when needed, and left to naturally break down over several months. The result is our Grade 2, STA certified, nutrient-rich compost used in large-scale construction and DOT projects, as well as by landscapers. Our compost improves soil health, boosts moisture retention, enriches nutrients, and helps prevent erosion.
Pre-consumer Food Waste
Our industrial depackaging system is the link between industrial food waste and sustainable organics recycling, making it easy to divert food waste from landfills so that it can be turned into nutrient-rich compost. Our facility efficiently separates organic content from packaging, whether it’s canned, frozen, dry, wet food, or bulk packaged products. The only material we cannot accept is glass.
Yard Debris
We accept yard debris collected from commercial landscapers and haulers brought to our facility for composting and resale. At our facility, materials are carefully managed, blended with wood chips when needed, and left to naturally break down over several months. The result is our Grade 2, STA certified, nutrient-rich compost used in large-scale construction and DOT projects, as well as by landscapers. Our compost improves soil health, boosts moisture retention, enriches nutrients, and helps prevent erosion.
Pre-consumer Food Waste
Our industrial depackaging system is the link between industrial food waste and sustainable organics recycling, making it easy to divert food waste from landfills so that it can be turned into nutrient-rich compost. Our facility efficiently separates organic content from packaging, whether it’s canned, frozen, dry, wet food, or bulk packaged products. The only material we cannot accept is glass.

Organic Materials We Accept

Divert Waste. Regenerate Resources.

  • Yard Waste

    *Free of rocks, landscape fabric & edging
    • Sod & Dirt*
    • Mulch
    • Plants
    • Leaves
    • Flowers
    • Clean Wood
    • Sticks
    • Wood Pallets
    • Logs & Tree Debris
  • Commercial Food Waste

    We cannot accept glass packaging.
    • Canned Foods
    • Frozen Foods
    • Dry Foods
    • Wet Foods
    • Bulk Packaged Products

Advanced Recycling Solutions: Transforming Waste into Resources

We reclaim demolition and industrial materials through our focused recycling efforts. We recover valuable materials from demolition and industrial waste streams so it can be repurposed for building materials and innovative applications.

Steel Recycling
We utilize a magnet attached to a backhoe to capture steel that enters the landfill, which we then repurpose for building materials or send to a local metal recovery facility, maximizing our efforts to retrieve as much steel as possible.
Cardboard Baling
We ensure efficient cardboard recycling by breaking it down, compressing it, and securely tying it with wire before transporting it to a local paper mill.
Wood Recycling
At our Vonco II campus, we follow a similar process as with cardboard, where we separate clean wood to be chipped and mulched, which is mixed in with our yard debris compost operations.
Concrete Crushing
Clean loads of concrete are delivered to a designated area outside the landfill, without the need for sorting from mixed items. These loads are then processed, crushed, and transformed into aggregate, which serves as material for constructing roads within our facility or can be sold to customers.
Steel Recycling
We utilize a magnet attached to a backhoe to capture steel that enters the landfill, which we then repurpose for building materials or send to a local metal recovery facility, maximizing our efforts to retrieve as much steel as possible.
Cardboard Baling
We ensure efficient cardboard recycling by breaking it down, compressing it, and securely tying it with wire before transporting it to a local paper mill.
Wood Recycling
At our Vonco II campus, we follow a similar process as with cardboard, where we separate clean wood to be chipped and mulched, which is mixed in with our yard debris compost operations.
Concrete Crushing
Clean loads of concrete are delivered to a designated area outside the landfill, without the need for sorting from mixed items. These loads are then processed, crushed, and transformed into aggregate, which serves as material for constructing roads within our facility or can be sold to customers.

Modern, Engineered Landfills Built to Last

Aerial view of the Vonco Landfill

Multiple-layer Composite Liner Systems

Consisting of multiple layers, this system acts as a barrier, preventing waste and leachate from contaminating the soil and groundwater.

The use of composite liner systems provides crucial benefits, including environmental protection, containment efficiency, durability, regulatory compliance, versatility, and long-term security.

Leachate Monitoring Systems

Our advanced leachate monitoring systems ensure environmental protection by continuously tracking and managing groundwater safety around our facilities.

Strict Adherence to State & Local Regulations

We ensure compliance with all environmental requirements. Our commitment to regulatory compliance is exemplified by our track record, as we have maintained a clean record with no violations. Additionally, all operators at Vonco are Certified Landfill Operators, a testament to our expertise and commitment to upholding the highest standards in waste solutions.

Clean, Organized, Minimally Disruptive Sites

We take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and minimally disruptive sites. Our campus provides customers with a seamless and timely experience, thanks to our focus on organization and efficiency. We go beyond the basics by implementing environmentally friendly practices such as using native grass mixes and planting lilacs to promote a healthy habitat around the campus and keep the landscape well-maintained. Our commitment extends to providing habitats for animals and minimizing disruption to the wildlife surrounding our campus locations.

Our Goals

01
Maximize Recycling

Our goal is to make a significant contribution to environmental preservation by actively minimizing waste through the recycling of wood, metal, and concrete materials, a mission that comes to life as we manage over 75,000 loads each year.

02
Prioritize Composting

We are committed to promoting composting practices, transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, and nurturing a greener future. By diverting compostable materials from landfills, we contribute to a more sustainable ecosystem and a cleaner environment for all.

03
Keep it Clean

Most people think of a landfill as dirty, but it’s not that way with Vonco. We keep our slopes green and litter-free, with native wildlife and vegetation residing on the premises.

04
Innovate Always

Each day we renew our resolve to improve every aspect of our operation. In our industry, the day you stop learning is the day you’re left behind.

Partner With Vonco in Building a Greener Future

If you’re a local business seeking sustainable waste solutions, Vonco is ready to help. Get connected with our experts.