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CARDS Recycling Acquires Whittinghill Disposal Services to Secure its Position in Eastern Oklahoma as the Largest Independent Waste Services Provider

CARDS Recycling Acquires Whittinghill Disposal Services to Secure its Position in Eastern Oklahoma as the Largest Independent Waste Services Provider

April 5, 2023

Original Article: CARDS Recycling Acquires Whittinghill Disposal Services to Secure its Position in Eastern Oklahoma as the Largest Independent Waste Services Provider (wasteadvantagemag.com)

CARDS Holdings, Inc. (CARDS) announced the acquisition of Whittinghill Disposal Services (WDS), a key competitor in the commercial and industrial waste hauling services sector out of Muskogee, Oklahoma. This strategic purchase will increase CARDS’ permanent business portfolio and provide new service offerings for eastern Oklahoma customers. “This acquisition increases density in our Oklahoma market and bridges the gap between our current Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas operations. I know the additional territory expansion will excite our customers through additional collection offerings and our focus on recycling solutions,” says CEO Dan Christensen.

The WDS acquisition adds roughly 7,000 customers, 8 trucks and 15 employees. In addition to WDS collection services, CARDS is acquiring recycling operations for construction and demolition material, wood grinding and composting services. “These acquisitions help us grow our foothold, acquire talent, and further complement the services we offer in existing markets,” said President Dan Christensen. “Through either organic or in-organic service expansion, we will meet customer demands and grow market share within our geographic reach.”

This acquisition was made possible through a recent capital investment made by Kinderhook Industries. The investment has allowed CARDS to continue its growth strategy while becoming the leading provider of waste and recycling services in the mid-south.


About Kinderhook Industries

Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that has raised $8.5 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 500 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching differentiated, growth-oriented investment opportunities with financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental & industrial services, and light manufacturing & automotive sectors.

For more information, please visit https://www.kinderhook.com


About CARDS Recycling

Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, CARDS is a leading regional provider of solid waste collection services in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas with operations extending into Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. CARDS provides municipal, commercial, and industrial waste collection services to over 80,000 customers and offers post-collection disposal services throughout its waste footprint.

For more information, please visit https://cardsrecycling.com/

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