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Ridwell

Getting rid of hard-to-recycle things the easy way

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Ryan Metzger

Cofounder & CEO at Ridwell

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Employees 201–500
Headquarters United States
Ridwell is a subscription-based recycling and reuse platform that enables households to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle and reusable items. The service complements municipal recycling by covering categories such as plastic film, textiles, batteries, and more. With a new nationwide offering, Ridwell is growing quickly and has diverted over 34 million pounds of waste to date. The company aims to reach profitability in 2026 with over $40M In annualized revenue.
Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

  • Over 34 million lbs. diverted from landfills.
  • Over 130,000 active customers.
  • 99% monthly retention rate since inception.

Currently Operating in One Region

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