Denali, the nation’s largest recycler of food and organic materials, announced the acquisition of Charleston-based SMART Recycling, a leading provider of food waste collection and recycling services in South Carolina and North Carolina. The acquisition strengthens Denali’s position as the top provider of sustainable food recycling solutions across the Carolinas.
With the addition of SMART Recycling, Denali enhances its regional capabilities for collecting unconsumed food and recycling organic materials. The combined operations will serve a diverse range of businesses seeking to reduce waste, achieve sustainability targets, and contribute to the development of a circular economy. SMART Recycling currently provides services across all metro areas in both states, collecting food scraps and transporting them to local composting facilities where they are turned into nutrient-rich compost.
The move continues Denali’s expansion throughout the Southeast and reflects its commitment to offering comprehensive, sustainable recycling services. Earlier this year, Denali also acquired a composting company in North Carolina, creating new opportunities for regional customers to access end-to-end food collection, depackaging, and recycling solutions.
Denali’s acquisition of SMART Recycling advances its mission to replenish the Earth by repurposing food waste, reducing landfill dependency, protecting water resources, and enhancing soil fertility. The company’s work reaches thousands of acres, hundreds of communities, and millions of tons of organic material across the United States.
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“SMART Recycling has built trusted partnerships with schools and universities, corporate cafeterias, grocers, and restaurants — supporting small and medium-sized businesses, public sector institutions, and major brands committed to sustainable practices. By welcoming SMART Recycling into the Denali network, we’re expanding access to simple, scalable recycling solutions to help more communities across the Carolinas turn food waste into valuable resources.”
Mason McNeill, Executive Vice President at Denali
