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Cogent was started by brothers Anthony and Nino Tristani, who leveraged over 20 years of experience to revolutionize the recycling industry and the zero-waste movement. Their expertise and consultants are available to advise on a range of projects from customized green waste diversion programs to optimized collection schedules, ensuring that Cogent is, at all times, a leader in the field. Learn more ...

Cogent Waste Solutions is the clear, logical choice for handling all of your solid waste and recyclables. We strive to make the communities where we live and work safe, resilient and sustainable. We are investing in a quieter, cleaner fleet; supporting programs that preserve biodiversity and conservation; cultivating environmental education programs and activities; and organizing facility tours. Learn more ...

Our Story 

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Our People

Quality work comes from quality people. Cogent Waste prides itself on hiring outstanding people, providing them with the best training in the industry, and empowering them to succeed. Positivity is a core component of the company culture, and excellence is of paramount importance to everyone throughout the team.

Founder
Anthony Tristani
Founder
Nino Tristani
Chief Financial Officer
Denise Harowicz
NYC Sales Manager
Jay Gomez

Cogent Waste Solutions offers a wide range of 24/7 reliable services to accommodate your schedule and your waste management needs. By putting new logistics behind our approach to waste management, Cogent is focused on helping customers to minimize their environmental impact while maximizing cost efficiencies. Our goal is to increase the diversion of waste from landfills by implementing best practices. We are proud to pledge to “NYC Zero Waste Initiative” and will help our customers to build a cleaner and safe environment for future generations.

Cogent Waste has built a team of experts with experience in nearly every aspect of commercial waste collection. Our consultants are available to advise on a range of projects from customized green waste diversion programs to optimized collection schedules.

Our partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council of New York, enables us to generate LEED reports and recommendations that encourage energy and resource-efficient buildings, savings from increased building value, higher lease rates and decreased utility costs.

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