Rumpke Recognized as a Platinum US Best Managed Company

COLUMBUS, Indiana – May 15, 2026 — Rumpke Waste & Recycling was selected as a Platinum 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies.
 
This is Rumpke’s seventh time winning this distinction and the team couldn’t be prouder. “This achievement belongs to everyone working at Rumpke. Our employees work together as one team, persevere and put compliance, safety and caring for one another and our customers first,” says Rumpke President & CEO Bill Rumpke Jr. “This is what makes our company so strong. Every day, we show up ready to solve problems, support each other and push to innovate and be better for our company and our customers. That’s what makes this award possible.”
 
The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. This year’s class is making bold investments in digital transformation, including AI capabilities, and demonstrates the ability to drive sustainable growth and maintain resilience during times of volatility. Best Managed Companies are built on a foundation of trust and reflect a sense of purpose that fosters connections with their employees, customers and communities.
 
“The Platinum and Gold honorees exemplify what it takes to excel as a private enterprise,” said Marlow Campos, US Best Managed Companies Program leader, Deloitte. “These organizations reflect long-term strategic planning supported by strong governance and culture that continues to evolve over time.”
Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.

About Rumpke Waste & Recycling
About Rumpke Waste & Recycling: Rumpke Waste & Recycling has been keeping homes and businesses clean since 1932. Today, Rumpke employs more than 4,500 environmental experts servicing millions of customers throughout five states. The award-winning family-owned company operates 18 landfills and 16 recycling centers. Other Rumpke divisions include Rumpke Portable Restrooms, Rumpke Haul-it-Away and Rumpke Hydraulics, as well as environmental solutions company The William-Thomas Group. Learn more at www.rumpke.com.
 
About the Best Managed Companies Program
The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture, and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit www.usbestmanagedcompanies.com. 
 
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