COR Disposal & Recycling

In 1996, our founder Al Simpson realized his dream of starting a sustainable waste company in Oregon. After working for the City of Portland for over a decade, Al wanted more. Taking a risk, he took out a second mortgage on his home to fund the company’s first roll-off waste truck.

Feeling that the waste disposal industry in Portland, Oregon lacked diversity, Al form City of Roses (COR) Disposal and Recycling. His mission was simple: Grow the business while providing people of color (BIPOC) careers with real advancement opportunities.