Allan Company, founded in 1963 by Stephen A. Young, has grown from a local business into one of California's largest recycling companies. With a commitment to environmental sustainability and community service, they celebrate over 60 years in the recycling industry. Allan Company has played a vital role in advancing recycling practices, having been one of the pioneers of single stream recycling in the 1990s and a participant in California's Beverage Containers Recycling and Litter Reduction Act since the 1980s.
Their operations span multiple locations throughout the state, where they efficiently process and sort a wide range of recyclables, including paper, metal, plastic, glass, and e-waste. The company is dedicated to maximizing recovery rates, effectively processing over 1,000,000 tons of material annually to prevent it from reaching landfills.
Allan Company is also recognized for its quality standards, being one of the only nine recycling facilities in the U.S. certified by the Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS). This certification underscores their commitment to quality in operations that focus on environmental health and safety. Allan Company maintains strong relationships with a diverse network of commercial accounts and municipal partnerships, providing curbside recycling services in major cities like Santa Monica and San Diego.
As a family-run business, Allan Company upholds traditional values of integrity and customer service, ensuring that they provide timely payments and reliable service. The company’s extensive warehousing facilities enable them to manage inventory efficiently, adapting to market demands while supporting their mission of better recycling practices for a sustainable future. By continuously investing in advanced technologies and equipment, Allan Company aims not just to do good but to do it better—ensuring a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.
