Our Story
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of residential waste collection possible.
Established in 2003, Knight Waste Services (KWS) is a privately held, minority-owned company providing residential garbage and recycling collection services on behalf of municipal entities. We currently work in partnership with Waste Management to provide a residential collection service for the residents of Fort Worth, Texas.
What began with 14 trucks has grown to a fleet of 31 CNG powered, energy-efficient vehicles and our own CNG fueling station. KWS are active participants in Environmental Stewardship, continuously seeking out new opportunities to reduce our environmental impact and provide an efficient waste recovery service.
We employ 40 people and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K program, life insurance, and paid vacation and sick days.
We Value The Community We Work In And Support Several Community Organizations In Our Area Including:
- Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
- Fort Worth Independent School District’s Adopt-A-School program
- The Fort Worth Promotional and Development Fund
- Tarrant County Fraternal Order of Police
The company is overseen by a Leadership Team with a varied background and a comprehensive knowledge base in waste management.
IN MEMORY
Richard Knight Jr – May 31, 1945 to November 22, 2021
Knight Waste Services would not be the successful company it is today without the contribution and dedication of its founder, Richard Knight, Jr. He is greatly missed by all who knew him.
