Radar · Waste & Water Management in Pennsylvania
Best Waste & Water Management Companies in Pennsylvania, United States
The 141 best Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Liberty Tire.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
141companies tracked
$384.9Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
28have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · WASTE & WATER MANAGEMENT × PENNSYLVANIA
Our analysis of 50 Waste & Water Management companies
$2.9b in tracked funding; 89% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
50companies analysed
89%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2016median founding year
49median Fliar Index™
251kcombined LinkedIn audience
61%of audience held by top 3
4companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Tire Tyre recycling company | $200M | 118 mo ago | 1,391 1,391 → 930 (-33%) | 2000 | — | SalesforceWindows ServerIIS+8 | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 2 | Quench Manufacturer of bottleless water coolers, ice machines and filtered water systems | $69M | 144 mo ago | 573 | 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Aero Aggregates Provider of recycling glass services | $49M | 46 mo ago | — | 2015 | Archie Filshill CEO | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+11 | 18 patents Manufacturing lightweight foamed glass aggregates for high‑strength concrete, insulation and acoustic barriers. | 1 award |
| 4 | Martex Fiber Provider of fibre and textile recycling services | $16M | 97 mo ago | 144 | 1970 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+12 | — | — |
| 5 | HydroEdge Solutions Provider of water transfer and fluid management services for the energy industry 50Innovation top 20%Product top 32%Funding top 44%Market top 48% All 7 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Producttop 32% Fundingtop 44% Markettop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 33% Techbottom 27% Innovation: 5 product lines Product: 5 distinct product lines · Company stage: Conventional Debt rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $10M | 14 mo ago | 48 | 2012 | Matthew Brewer CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 6 | International Recycling Group Provider of multiple waste recycling services | $9M | 47 mo ago | 20 | 2007 | Mitch Hecht Founder | — | 31 patents Recovering and separating metals from automotive shredder waste streams | — |
| 7 | PittMoss Provider of eco-friendly peat moss substitute made from recycled paper | $8M | 47 mo ago | 1,800 | 2011 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+41 | 10 patents Provides peat moss substitute materials for horticulture and animal bedding. | — |
| 8 | Polycarbin Manufacturer of plastic waste diversion system | $6M | 35 mo ago | 12 | 2020 | Noah Pyles Co-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+27 | 5 patents Data-driven recycling of biomedical plastic waste into purified plastic products | 1 launch |
| 9 | Delta Energy Provider of waste processing services | $4M | 138 mo ago | 1,000 | 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Noble Environmental Services Corporation Provider of waste management services converting waste to renewable natural gas | $3M | 115 mo ago | — | 2001 | Craig Retzbach Owner | — | 16 patents Sustainable molded-fiberboard structural panels for modular, portable building construction. | — |
| 11 | SCE Environmental Group Provider of environmental remediation and waste management services | $2M | 91 mo ago | 69 | 2000 | Jody Cordaro CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 12 | Epiphany Environmental Provider of water purification and desalination systems | $2M | 124 mo ago | 8 | 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Folia Water Water filters to get clean drinking water | $1M | 74 mo ago | 18 | 2016 | Theresa Dankovich Cofounder and CTO | — | — | — |
| 14 | Cardinal Resources Provider of solar powered drinking water treatment services | $1M | 121 mo ago | 6 | 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | CCRCyber Provider of electronic waste disposal services | $1M | 19 mo ago | 16 | 2010 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 16 | AG-Grid Energy Provider of natural gas processing services from organic waste | $1M | 15 mo ago | 7 | 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Provider of junk collection, recycling, and disposal services | $1M | 86 mo ago | 20 | 2011 | Gerald Flanagan Founder & CEO | WordPressPleskMySQL+27 | — | — |
| 18 | Amriton Provider of sustainable water treatment services | $900K | 111 mo ago | 2 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Montauk Developer of bio-energy projects | $209K | 62 mo ago | 137 | 2010 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | — |
| 20 | Smart Tire Recycling Provider of tyre recycling services | $150K | 105 mo ago | 7 | 2014 | Abdulhaq Alkhalidi Co-Founder | — | — | — |
Top 12 Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania
#1
Funding Raised · Venetia, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 48 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Venetia, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 48 employees
Provider of water transfer and fluid management services for the energy industry. It designs and implements fluid management programs for various projects, considering environmental factors. The company utilizes a fleet of owned and well-maintained equipment, focusing on zero-leak systems. Services include automation for high-volume fluid transfer and water transfer solutions. Safety is prioritized in all operations. The company's mission is to innovate fluid solutions for the energy sector, driving efficiency and sustainability. Its vision is to be a safety-focused, data-driven operation that redefines water management and optimizes efficiency.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%Product
top 32%Funding
top 44%Market
top 48%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 33%Innovation: 5 product lines
Product: 5 distinct product lines · Company stage: Conventional Debt
Funding: Raised $10.5M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 9 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Apr 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Conventional Debt$2.5M
- Nov 2017Conventional Debt$8M
Founders & team
Investors
TAB Bank, 691 Investments
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpResponsive Lightbox & GalleryYoast SeoApache Http Server
#2
Seed · Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · founded 2016 · 7 employees$1Mraised▾
Seed · Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · founded 2016 · 7 employees
Provider of natural gas processing services from organic waste
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 906 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$1M
- Apr 2022Seed—
Investors
UGI Corporation, United States Department of Agriculture
#3
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 16 employees$1Mraised▾
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 16 employees
Provider of electronic waste disposal services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 628 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Nov 2024Series A$1M
- Feb 2016Series A—
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
#4
Series B · Delaware, Pennsylvania · founded 2015$49Mraised▾
Series B · Delaware, Pennsylvania · founded 2015
Provider of recycling glass services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2022Series B$25M
- May 2019Series A$24M
Founders & team
Investors
Valterra Partners, Uluwatu Capital, Closed Loop Partners
Tech stack
AngularCore-JsGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsHstsModernizr
#5
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2020 · 12 employees$6.2Mraised▾
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2020 · 12 employees
Manufacturer of plastic waste diversion system
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2023Series A$4.2M
- Jan 2022Seed$2M
- Aug 2020Grant (prize money)$20K
Founders & team
Investors
Ringbolt Capital, VoLo Earth Ventures, Lighthouse Labs
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple PayCart Functionality
#6
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2000 · 1391 employees$200Mraised▾
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2000 · 1391 employees
Tyre recycling company
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers — 4.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. TSBC) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2016PE—
- Sep 2010Conventional Debt$200M
- 2007Venture Debt—
Investors
The Carlyle Group, Rosetta Capital, Liberty Capital Partners
Tech stack
AosCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag ManagerIis
#7
Series A · Ambridge, Pennsylvania · founded 2011 · 1800 employees$7.8Mraised▾
Series A · Ambridge, Pennsylvania · founded 2011 · 1800 employees
Provider of eco-friendly peat moss substitute made from recycled paper. It offers a mix of organic additives and recycled papers for use in commercial greenhouses and nurseries and home gardens. It serves greenhouse and nursery growers, and home gardeners.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 984 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Jul 2022Conventional Debt$1.7M
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$147.4K
- Jun 2022Series A$3.2M
- Nov 2021Seed$2.3M
Investors
Innovation Works, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, BlueTree Allied Angels, United States Department of Agriculture, Keiretsu Capital, E8
Tech stack
Animate.CssApache Http ServerCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#8
Acquired · King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 573 employees$69.4Mraised▾
Acquired · King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 573 employees
Manufacturer of bottleless water coolers, ice machines and filtered water systems
Funding rounds
- Jun 2014Series C$14M
- Oct 2011Series C$30M
- Oct 2011Conventional Debt—
- Aug 2010Series B$12.2M
Investors
Element Partners, Virgin Green Fund, Potomac Energy Fund, Pohlad Companies, ORIX, Advent Morro Equity Partners
#9
Series A · Erie, Pennsylvania · founded 2007 · 20 employees$9Mraised▾
Series A · Erie, Pennsylvania · founded 2007 · 20 employees
Provider of multiple waste recycling services
Funding rounds
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$300K
- Aug 2020Series A$9M
Founders & team
Investors
Erie Insurance, The Plastek Group, Ecrda
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespaceYoutubeStimulusPriority Hints
#10
Late Stage · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 1970 · 144 employees$15.5Mraised▾
Late Stage · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 1970 · 144 employees
Provider of fibre and textile recycling services
Investors
Milestone Partners
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCore-JsDigicertGodaddyGoogle Font Api
#11
Series A · Monroeville, Pennsylvania · founded 2001 · 1000 employees$4.2Mraised▾
Series A · Monroeville, Pennsylvania · founded 2001 · 1000 employees
Provider of waste processing services
Funding rounds
- Dec 2014Series A$4.2M
#12
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2009 · 8 employees$2Mraised▾
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2009 · 8 employees
Developer of water purification and desalination systems intended to offer an inexpensive method of distilling water. The company's systems include a concentrated solar-powered system that cleans water by utilizing solar energy and helps in military and emergency management applications, enabling clients to purify water in a hassle freeway.
Funding rounds
- Jan 2016Series A$1M
- Jun 2012Seed$500K
- Apr 2011Seed$350K
- Mar 2010Seed$150K
Investors
CONSOL Energy, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Innovation Works
Funding & investor landscape
$384.9Mtotal disclosed funding
22companies funded
39disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Matthew Brewer
CEO & President · HydroEdge Solutions
Archie Filshill
CEO · Aero Aggregates
Noah Pyles
Co-Founder & CEO · Polycarbin
James O'Brien
Co-Founder & CEO · Polycarbin
Mitch Hecht
Founder · International Recycling Group
Doug Schrader
Co-Founder · International Recycling Group
Jody Cordaro
CEO & President · SCE Environmental Group
Theresa Dankovich
Cofounder and CTO · Folia Water
Craig Retzbach
Owner · Noble Environmental Services Corporation
Gerald Flanagan
Founder & CEO · JDog Junk Removal & Hauling
Abdulhaq Alkhalidi
Co-Founder · Smart Tire Recycling
Mendel Bassman
Co-Founder & CEO · Smart Tire Recycling
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 4,932,742 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Waste & Water Management coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH FROM Pennsylvania · institutions
What Pennsylvania researches in water treatment
Pennsylvania State University leads Pennsylvania's water-treatment research, focusing on membrane separation and advanced oxidation, with a cautiously optimistic tone (mean stance 0.38) balancing breakthroughs against persistent concerns.
27 papersstance +0.3819% breakthrough31% concern
local research themes
Water Treatment and DisinfectionMembrane Separation TechnologiesAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalAdvanced oxidation water treatmentPhosphorus and nutrient managementWater Systems and Optimization
top institutions
- Pennsylvania State University19
- California University of Pennsylvania4
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania2
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences2
- University of Pennsylvania1
Common questions
How many Waste & Water Management companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 141 indexable Waste & Water Management companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $384.9M in disclosed equity funding across 22 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Waste & Water Management company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Liberty Tire is the highest-funded Waste & Water Management company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $200M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
22 of the 141 Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Waste & Water Management unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Waste & Water Management companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Waste & Water Management companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Waste & Water Management companies on this list include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Innovation Works, United States Department of Agriculture, America’s Seed Fund, MassChallenge.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.