
Over 30 Years of Experience in
Managing Waste Sustainably

Zero Waste consultancy +
Waste Hauler Brokerage

Great Forest Gives Back
ZERO WASTE
EXPERTISE
Our TRUE Zero Waste certified team enables clients to reach their sustainability goals while reducing waste costs by as much as 75%.
WASTE HAULING
MANAGEMENT
We identify trusted, cost-effective waste haulers in your region, negotiate best pricing, consolidate and pay all bills, troubleshoot any issues, right size equipment and more.
RIGOROUS DATA
ANALYTICS
Our data-driven solutions enable faster achievement of goals and easy reporting to stakeholders and agencies such as GRESB and CDP. Access your data through our proprietary metrics platform.
COMPREHENSIVE WASTE AUDITS
Great Forest established the waste audit process that has become industry standard. Our team has collectively managed and conducted thousands of waste audits.
The Great Forest Advantage: 30 Years of Leadership In Sustainable Waste Management
What's New

Compostable Food Service Ware: Is It Right For Your Business?
Compostable food service ware like plates, bowls, cups, takeout containers, and utensils are popping up in many restaurants, employee cafeterias,...

Impact Your ESG Rating, Reduce Waste in 3 Steps
Every business produces waste. So if your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy does not include waste reduction, you are...

Regulatory Alert: Aug/Sept 2023 - New Waste Receptacles Rule for NYC Food-Related Businesses
UPDATE: As of September 5, 2023, ALL chain stores with five or more locations in NYC must use rigid containers...

GHG Reporting Challenges: What To Know and Do About Data Inconsistencies
Tracking and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a growing priority for the corporate sector, but the current system poses...

ITAD vs E-Waste: Understanding the Difference Can Lead To Big Savings
What is ITAD? How does it differ from e-waste? When businesses purchase new computers, monitors, phones, printers and other large...

Earth Day Webinar Resources: Lessons From The World's Waste
Thank you for attending Lessons From The World's Waste, our webinar to mark Earth Day 2023. Below is a recording...
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Studies and Research

Food Waste Toolkit

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Number of Waste Audits Performed Annually
MILLION square feet of Building Space with Great Forest Zero Waste Services
Tons of Material Diverted in 2021
Metrics Tons of CO2e Avoided in 2021










