Dive Summary:
- Waste Management bought Oak Grove Disposal company in Oregon for an undisclosed amount.
- The purchase includes recycling and pick-up for residents in Milwaukie and Clackamas County, adding over 10,000 new customers to its 23,000 existing accounts in that area.
- Waste Management has also recently acquired other Portland area companies, including Gruetter Sanitary and Trashmasters.
From the article:
"Since we are a service provider in Clackamas County and the city of Milwaukie, this acquisition was a natural fit," said Waste Management spokeswoman Robin L. Freedman.
Waste Management already provides services to more than 3,000 Milwaukie and 20,000 unincorporated county residents.
