GONZALES, LA — January 1, 2012— Waste Pro USA, Inc. enters the new year with the acquisition of Acadian Waste Disposal Service (Acadian Waste) located in Ascension parish, near the city of Gonzales, LA. In operation since 1992, Acadian Waste specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial waste disposal. Situated conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of Baton Rouge and New Orleans along the I-10 corridor, they have been geographically poised to serve many parishes and cities, including the City of Gonzales.
Located at 6468 Highway 73, in Geismer, LA serves over 13,000 residential customers in Ascension Parish. Acadian Waste focuses on offering low prices, timely service, and has developed a reputation for friendly and excellent service, which makes them a logical fit and asset to the Waste Pro USA team. Included in the purchase were administrative offices, containers, and front and rear load service vehicles.
“This recent acquisition will compliment Waste Pro’s current operation in Kenner, LA and allow for greater service flexibility in surrounding parishes,” stated John J. Jennings, President and CEO of Waste Pro.
Waste Pro is one of this country’s fastest growing privately owned solid waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal companies operating in seven southeastern states. Serving more than 1.8 million customers from 500 operating locations, Waste Pro USA is headquartered in Longwood, Florida and maintains more than 250 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.