Golden Heart Waste Management

Golden Heart Waste Management, founded in 2019 in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a locally rooted, community-first waste management company dedicated to providing environmentally responsible and customer-focused service across Alaska’s Interior. Established to prioritize customers over shareholders, the company offers comprehensive commercial and industrial waste solutions, including frontload dumpsters, roll-off containers, and recycling services, all tailored to the unique needs of clients ranging from small businesses to federal agencies. Golden Heart leverages advanced technology—such as GPS-dispatched routing, AI-powered onboard cameras, and real-time fuel efficiency tracking—to reduce its carbon footprint and improve operational safety and reliability. Their customer portal simplifies billing and service management, further enhancing user convenience. Deeply committed to environmental stewardship, Golden Heart emphasizes proper waste handling to prevent soil, air, and water pollution, while also supporting local nonprofits with low- or no-cost services to help them stay focused on their missions. Internally, the company fosters a culture of respect, support, and professional growth, recognizing that exceptional service to clients begins with a motivated, empowered team. Operating in Alaska’s challenging climate and remote terrain, Golden Heart Waste Management stands as a trusted, resilient partner in sustainable refuse solutions.

Founded

2019

Industry

Transportation and Logistics

Product

Waste Management

Notable Facts

Identifies primarily as a green, sustainable, eco-friendly business

2025 Top Honoree in Culture Champions

Golden Heart Waste Management has been named the Top Culture Champion on the CO—100 list. This category celebrates businesses that have cultivated a vibrant and rewarding company culture, drawing in and retaining dedicated employees who drive the company's success. Through hard work, dedication, and a shared commitment to goals, these businesses have created a thriving and profitable enterprise, with a spotlight on the power of unity and shared purpose that showcases the pivotal role of culture in fostering a motivated and successful workforce. The CO—100 is the annual list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.

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Meet Golden Heart Waste Management: 2025 CO—100 Top Culture Champions Honoree

From icy roads to helicopter drop-ins, Golden Heart Waste Management, the 2025 CO—100 Top Honoree in the Culture Champions category, shows what it means to be a standout business in Alaska.