Burrtec Through the Years
Explore the evolution of Burrtec, from our beginnings starting with one trash truck to
becoming the largest privately held waste hauler in southern California.
1955
The ABCO company begins with one truck
It all started with one truck
1967
The EDCO is formed
Burrtec’s sister company EDCO is formed on March 27, 1967
1978
Burrtec is formed
Burrtec was officially incorporated on July 8, 1978
1989
Recycling Rolls Out Statewide
The adoption of California's waste reduction and recycling law (AB 939) meant recycling was now the law. Recycling becomes part of residential waste pickup in California
1995
Automated barrel rollout begins
Residential customers switch over to automated barrel service for their properties
1995
Agua Mansa Material Recovery Facility Opens
Agua Mansa Material Recovery Facility opens in December 1995. In 2004, it was expanded to with a new MRF processing system, along with organics processing.
