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Sourgum Waste provides on-demand waste and recycling services through an online platform. It offers dumpster rentals, recurring business trash pickup, construction and landscaping dumpsters, compactors, and residential waste services, all tailored to customer needs. Customers order services through the platform, and Sourgum leverages a network of partnered haulers to ensure price and availability while offering transparent, flat-rate pricing with sensible weight limits. The company differentiates itself with a no-hidden-fee model, a focus on sustainability, and a mission to achieve Zero Waste by reducing carbon emissions and diverting waste from landfills, supported by programs like planting 11,000 trees. Its goal is to make waste disposal easy, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible for both businesses and households.
About Sourgum
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$12.5M
Headquarters
Jersey City, New Jersey
Founded
2019
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What believers are saying
- Sourgum closed a $12.5 million Series A led by Spark Capital in April 2025.
- May 2026 Texas launch adds Austin, Dallas, Houston, and three more major markets.
- March 2026 SVB debt financing extends runway for nationwide expansion and hiring.
What critics are saying
- Waste Dive’s 2025 growth story depends on scaling from 60 employees to 100 quickly.
- Texas expansion in May 2026 stretches operations across six markets simultaneously.
- A single missed-SLA streak can push customers back to incumbents like WM and Republic.
What makes Sourgum unique
- Joe DiNardi-Mack’s 2025 rebrand positioned Sourgum as a controlled marketplace.
- Its 5,000-plus vetted hauler network standardizes service across fragmented local markets.
- Real-time tracking, verified haulers, and centralized reporting separate it from phone-based brokers.
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↑ 16%Sourgum expands across Texas. The company's services will now be available in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio and Houston. Published May 27, 2026 | Updated May 29, 2026 Sourgum, a Jersey City, New Jersey-based waste and recycling technology company, has announced its full-service availability across six Texas markets: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio and Houston. Businesses, contractors and residents across the state can now book dumpsters and waste and recycling services online through Sourgum's platform. The announcement coincides with Sourgum's presence at the Austin Build Expo, where the company says its team is meeting with construction professionals, contractors and project managers to demonstrate Sourgum's services. "I've spent my whole life in this industry, and Texas has always stood out for the pace at which it builds," Sourgum CEO and Co-founder Joe DiNardi-Mack says. "That pace exposes every inefficiency in traditional waste and recycling: surprise charges, missed pickups and vendors you can't hold accountable." According to Sourgum, Texas' scale and pace make fragmented vendor management a costly problem. With major construction activity across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, rapid commercial growth in Austin and San Antonio and one of the largest industrial bases in the country anchored by Houston, Sourgum says it identified demand for technology-driven waste service. Sourgum's approach combines local hauler expertise with centralized operational technology, enabling it to support more than 4 million locations nationwide, the company says. "We built Sourgum because complexity in this business is real, but it's ours to manage, not something we pass on to customers," DiNardi-Mack says. "Texas deserves a partner that operates efficiently and delivers a higher standard." Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive its newsletters.
Sourgum earns 2026 E+E Leader award for innovation in sustainability. Recognition highlights Sourgum's accomplishments in modernizing one of the most fragmented and opaque industries. Our mission is to bring transparency, reliability, and control to an outdated industry. This award validates the work our team has done to build a smarter future for waste and recycling." - Joe DiNardi-Mack, CEO and Co-Founder, Sourgum JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Sourgum, the first fully managed marketplace for waste and recycling, has been named a winner in the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards. The annual program, now in its 14th year, recognizes companies delivering measurable progress in energy management, environmental performance, and sustainability. Award-Winning Innovation Sourgum was recognized in the Disruptor category for its impact in transforming waste and recycling through technology, transparency, and operational innovation. Its managed marketplace helps businesses reduce waste sent to landfills, improve operational efficiency, and gain real-time visibility into their waste and recycling operations. By unifying a nationwide network of vetted local haulers, Sourgum enables smarter sustainability decision-making at scale. This recognition reflects Sourgum's commitment to delivering measurable results and helping organizations navigate increasingly complex environmental and energy challenges. Winners span categories including product innovation, project implementation, startup advancement, and organizational leadership. Disrupting the Status Quo in Waste and Recycling Sourgum is setting a new standard in the waste and recycling industry by delivering a managed marketplace that brings together thousands of vetted, local haulers nationwide. Unlike traditional brokers, Sourgum owns the full service experience, from vendor selection and verification to dedicated customer support. This model replaces fragmented, opaque processes with greater control, transparent pricing, and reliable service, giving customers the visibility they deserve. The result is a smarter way to manage waste: one that reduces costs, improves service quality, and drives meaningful sustainability outcomes. By providing clear visibility into waste streams, Sourgum enables customers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. The platform has helped businesses divert 80% of their waste from landfills, proving that waste management can be both operationally efficient and environmentally responsible. "We're honored to be recognized by Environment+Energy Leader as a Disruptor in the waste and recycling industry," said Joe DiNardi-Mack, CEO and Co-Founder of Sourgum. "From day one, our mission has been to bring transparency, reliability, and control to an industry that has historically lacked all three. This recognition validates the work our team has done to deliver measurable environmental impact and build a smarter future for waste and recycling." A Testament to Excellence Recognition from Environment+Energy Leader highlights Sourgum as a standout example of innovation and performance in today's evolving energy and sustainability landscape. "As organizations navigate an increasingly dynamic and uncertain operating environment, the ability to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable results has never been more critical," said Sarah Roberts, Co-President and Publisher of Environment+Energy Leader. "This year's winners demonstrate the innovation and leadership required to move forward with clarity and impact." About Sourgum Sourgum is the first controlled marketplace for waste and recycling, delivering nationwide enterprise-grade service through a network of 5,000+ vetted local haulers. Sourgum owns the entire service experience through proprietary technology that provides real-time visibility and operational control. Founded by fourth-generation waste industry leaders, Sourgum eliminates the frustration of hidden fees, unreliable service, and fragmented vendor management. Sourgum's platform powers the entire hauler network, enabling enforceable SLAs, verified service, and economies of scale that drive better pricing for customers. Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry with solutions that scale with your ambitions, all backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Suffolk Technologies, and Founder Collective. About the Environment + Energy Leader Awards Now in its 14th year, the Environment+Energy Leader Awards program recognizes excellence across products, projects, startups and organizational initiatives that deliver meaningful advancements in environmental programs, sustainability, and energy management. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts, with a focus on innovation, scalability, and measurable impact. Winners are recognized as leaders in advancing best practices and setting new standards across the global energy and environmental landscape. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Sourgum launches tech-driven waste & recycling marketplace in the Twin Cities. Sourgum, the nationwide waste and recycling intelligence platform, today announced its launch across the greater Minneapolis - St. Paul metro area. Minneapolis, Minn. - December 10, 2025 - Sourgum, the nationwide waste and recycling intelligence platform, today announced its launch across the greater Minneapolis - St. Paul metro area. Serving everyone from individual contractors to enterprises managing thousands of locations, Sourgum streamlines waste removal with online booking, real-time tracking, and verified haulers, eliminating the need for endless phone calls. The expansion brings Sourgum's modern, data-driven platform to homeowners, contractors, property managers, and multilocation enterprises across the Twin Cities. Whether they need a single dumpster for a home cleanout, multisite construction coordination, or recurring waste services across thousands of locations, customers gain one centralized platform to control their entire waste ecosystem, backed by a nationwide network of vetted local haulers and dedicated support. "Waste is one of the last major operational functions without modern infrastructure behind it," said Joe DiNardi-Mack, CEO and Co-Founder of Sourgum. "In markets like the Twin Cities, businesses often manage dozens of vendors without the visibility or consistency they need to operate effectively. Our platform eliminates that fragmentation with a single, connected system that finally brings transparency and efficiency to the industry." * Online ordering: Easily book on-demand dumpsters for home projects or cleanouts, or set up recurring service for commercial operations - all through one streamlined platform. * Complete visibility: Track every delivery in real time, confirm service with photos, and access centralized reporting for all your properties and projects. * Reliable service: Smart, technology-driven routing ensures same-day or next-day availability, fewer missed pickups, and responsive support whenever you need it. * Scalability: From a single home renovation to managing multiple sites across the country, Sourgum provides consistent, dependable service tailored to each customer's needs. "In the Twin Cities, sustainability is built into how people live and work," said DiNardi-Mack. "By partnering with local haulers, we're helping divert more waste from landfills and giving customers clear, actionable data on the environmental impact of every pickup." The Minneapolis - St. Paul launch is part of Sourgum's national expansion across the Midwest and Southeast, bringing modern, transparent waste management to more communities nationwide. For more information or to book service in the Minneapolis - St. Paul metro area, visit sourgum.com. About Sourgum Sourgum is the first controlled marketplace for waste and recycling, delivering nationwide enterprise-grade service through a network of 5,000+ vetted local haulers. Sourgum owns the entire service experience through proprietary technology that provides real-time visibility and operational control. Founded by fourth-generation waste industry leaders, Sourgum eliminates the frustration of hidden fees, unreliable service, and fragmented vendor management. Sourgum's platform powers the entire hauler network, enabling enforceable SLAs, verified service, and economies of scale that drive better pricing for customers. Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry with solutions that scale with your ambitions, all backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Suffolk Technologies, and Founder Collective. Want to share your company's latest news? Waste360 welcomes press releases for consideration. Submissions are reviewed and compiled by its editorial team. Send your press release to Editorial Director Stefanie Valentic at [email protected] to get your news in front of industry professionals. Join a network of more than 90,000 waste and recycling industry professionals. Get the latest news and insights straight to your inbox.
Sourgum expands to Des Moines, Iowa, bringing tech-driven Waste & Recycling services to the region. News provided by. The "Amazon of Waste & Recycling" Delivers Simple, Transparent, and Sustainable Solutions for Customers While Empowering Local Haulers JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sourgum, the fast-growing technology company transforming the waste and recycling industry, today announced its expansion into Des Moines, Iowa, marking the company's first market in the state and another step in its nationwide rollout. The launch extends Sourgum's modern platform for on-demand dumpster rentals and recurring waste and recycling services to residents, contractors, and businesses across the Des Moines metro area. "Sourgum was built to make waste and recycling as simple as ordering anything else online," said Joe DiNardi-Mack, CEO and Co-Founder of Sourgum. "Des Moines has a vibrant business community and a results driven culture. With our proprietary haulsourcing technology, customers get faster, more reliable, and more sustainable service - and local haulers gain the tools and scale they need to grow." Transforming waste and recycling through technology Known as the "Amazon of Waste & Recycling," Sourgum connects customers to a nationwide network of 5,000+ vetted local haulers. Its platform provides instant quotes, transparent pricing, real-time availability, and automated scheduling, delivering a faster, simpler, and more environmentally responsible way to manage waste. * One platform, unified standards: Customers benefit from transparent pricing, verified service, and dedicated support backed by nationwide SLAs. * Empowering local operators: Independent haulers gain new revenue streams, modern dispatch tools, and operational efficiencies. * Achieving zero waste: Sourgum actively diverts recyclables from the landfill and plants a tree in an area affected by deforestation for every order placed. The Des Moines launch supports everything from home cleanouts and renovations to construction projects, property management companies, retailers, and multi-location enterprises. Customers can book online in minutes and track service end to end, with responsive support from Sourgum's nationwide customer service team. For more information or to book services in the Des Moines area, visit sourgum.com. About Sourgum Sourgum is the first controlled marketplace for waste and recycling, delivering nationwide enterprise-grade service through a network of 5,000+ vetted local haulers. Sourgum owns the entire service experience through proprietary technology that provides real-time visibility and operational control. Founded by fourth-generation waste industry leaders, Sourgum eliminates the frustration of hidden fees, unreliable service, and fragmented vendor management. Sourgum's platform powers the entire hauler network, enabling enforceable SLAs, verified service, and economies of scale that drive better pricing for customers. Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry with solutions that scale with your ambitions, all backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Suffolk Technologies, and Founder Collective. SOURCE Sourgum
Sourgum, the technology leader modernizing waste and recycling services, today announced the close of its $12.5 million Series A funding round. The capital will enable Sourgum to expand its reach and help multi-location businesses streamline and optimize their waste operations through innovative, data-driven technology.
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About Sourgum
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$12.5M
Headquarters
Jersey City, New Jersey
Founded
2019
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