Quest Resource (NASDAQ:QRHC) Corporation (NASDAQ: QRHC) is a leading provider of environmental services focused on the recycling and recovery of non-hazardous industrial waste streams. The company specializes in the collection, processing and resale of paper, metal, plastic and electronic scrap generated by manufacturing, commercial and institutional clients. Through its vertically integrated platform, Quest Resource offers customized waste diversion solutions, repulping operations for paper mills, and material brokerage services designed to maximize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact.
Founded in the 1970s, Quest Resource has evolved from a regional scrap broker into a national recycling network with facilities strategically located across the United States. Its service offerings include industrial roll-off container programs, on-site baling and shredding, and customer-branded recycling initiatives, enabling large enterprises to streamline their sustainability efforts. The company’s repulping plants convert recovered paper into saleable pulp for use in packaging, tissue and specialty paper products, supporting circular economy principles in the paper industry.
In recent years, Quest Resource has expanded its footprint through targeted acquisitions and organic growth, broadening its ability to serve diverse end markets such as automotive, food and beverage, retail and e-commerce. The company leverages proprietary logistics systems and data analytics to optimize route management, reduce transportation costs and track sustainability metrics for clients. Its leadership team, headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Aigner, emphasizes operational excellence, safety and environmental compliance as cornerstones of the corporate culture.
Committed to advancing the recycling industry, Quest Resource invests in advanced processing equipment and technology to improve material recovery rates and energy efficiency. The company’s network of facilities and partnerships with paper mills, steel producers and plastics manufacturers positions it to capture value from a wide range of post-consumer and industrial byproducts. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Quest Resource continues to support businesses in achieving their sustainability targets while transforming waste into valuable raw materials.
