Rumpke is a third-generation, family-owned waste and recycling company headquartered in Colerain Township, Ohio. Founded in 1932 from a small junkyard and coal delivery operation, it has grown into one of the largest privately owned waste and recycling companies in the United States, employing more than 2,500 people across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Illinois.
The company's core operations span residential waste collection and recycling facility management. Its drivers complete 400–600 curbside residential stops per day, while its recycling facilities use single-stream processing technology to handle collected materials at scale. In 2025, Rumpke recycled over 1.4 billion pounds of materials across its network.
Technology underpins much of Rumpke's operational infrastructure, from route optimization and fleet management to the equipment and systems that run its recycling facilities. The company's scale and continued investment in recycling technology create ongoing demand for technical roles across operations, engineering, and sustainability initiatives.
Rumpke remains privately held and places emphasis on safety, employee development, and environmental stewardship as core organizational values.
