large enough to serve, but small enough to care

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. is one of the largest family owned and operated recycling companies in the West. Our business model is simple: customers are always #1. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and a hands-on management approach.

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Commercial and Industrial Waste

UWS provides businesses with all of their commercial waste and recycling needs.

Dumpster Rentals

Order a dumpster of any size that can be delivered to your home, office, or construction site.

Residential Waste

UWS serves over 40+ city franchises and their residents with at-home waste and recycling services.

Portable Toilets

Portable Toilets

Planning an event or need a portable toilet at your construction site? UWS has you covered.

Sewer Services

Our expert sewer team handles everything from sewer cleanouts to clarifier pumping.

About us

UWS has Over 120+ Years of Industry Experience

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. is a family owned and operated company with 3 generations working together with over 120 years of experience combined.

Our company was founded in 1986 and is one of the largest family owned and operated recycling companies in the Southwest Region of the United States.

Our business model is simple: customers are always #1. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and a hands-on management approach. A member of our family is involved in each division and department of this company overseeing the entire daily operation of our business. As our motto says, “Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care”, we have all of the infrastructure and service capabilities, but we can also offer the personalized service of a one man operation.

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WHAT OUR Customers SAY ABOUT US

"I have been working with the Blackburn family for over 25+ years. They provide dumpsters and hauling for my various commercial projects. They are one of the hardest working families I have ever met and it is great to see a family-owned and operated business like this thrive. Choose UWS because they treat you like family."

Robb FahrionFahrion Group Investments

"Universal Waste Systems, Inc. is awesome to work with and I appreciate their commitment to customer service. It is rare to find a company of their size that still appreciates the customer the way they do at Universal Waste. I am proud to work with them on many of our different commercial projects!"

Vince AlaghettiBrothers Construction Company

"As a residential customer, I appreciate that I am able to call in to UWS and speak with a customer service rep almost immediately. They helped me out when I called in to replace my bins and I am really thankful for their speedy response time."

Margaret WhalenNew Mexico Resident

"I have been working with the Blackburn family for over 25+ years. They provide dumpsters and hauling for my various commercial projects. They are one of the hardest working families I have ever met and it is great to see a family-owned and operated business like this thrive. Choose UWS because they treat you like family."

Robb FahrionFahrion Group Investments

"Universal Waste Systems, Inc. is awesome to work with and I appreciate their commitment to customer service. It is rare to find a company of their size that still appreciates the customer the way they do at Universal Waste. I am proud to work with them on many of our different commercial projects!"

Vince AlaghettiBrothers Construction Company

"As a residential customer, I appreciate that I am able to call in to UWS and speak with a customer service rep almost immediately. They helped me out when I called in to replace my bins and I am really thankful for their speedy response time."

Margaret WhalenNew Mexico Resident

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