GreenWaste®, Northern California’s premier full-service collections and resource recovery company, announced today the appointment of Kristin Rulison as General Counsel, William Leger as Vice President of Open Market Sales, and Manuel Gouveia as Vice President of Municipal Franchise sales. 

Rulison, a seasoned corporate attorney and business advisor, oversees the company’s legal function and now serves as Secretary of the Board. Her extensive experience partnering with executive teams, boards, and investors on high-impact transactions and strategic initiatives is well-aligned with GreenWaste’s growth trajectory. 

“I’m delighted to join the GreenWaste team and help further advance the company’s leadership in sustainable resource recovery and recycling,” said Rulison. “It’s an honor to join an organization so deeply committed to innovation and excellence.”

Leger, an experienced sales leader in the waste industry and California, brings a result-driven approach to open market sales. His background in strategic waste and recycling sales initiatives, along with a commitment to safety, strengthens the foundation of GreenWaste’s market-leading sales team. 

“As VP of Open Market Sales, I look forward to building lasting relationships with GreenWaste’s current and future business partners to help them achieve their recycling and resource recovery goals,” said Leger. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in GreenWaste’s commitment to making safety the first priority for our employees, customers, and communities.”

Gouveia, who brings nearly a decade of solid waste and recycling experience to GreenWaste, leads the company’s current and future franchise agreements with California municipalities. His expertise in contract negotiations, local government relationship-building, and regulatory compliance will ensure the long-term success of GreenWaste’s municipal franchise agreements. 

“GreenWaste has a rich history and a strong reputation as a leader in community-centered resource recovery. I’m excited to deepen partnerships with cities and counties while expanding our municipal service offerings to help achieve California’s sustainability goals,” said Gouveia.

GreenWaste’s investments in innovation and focus on customer service excellence continue to drive the company’s growth. 

“With Kristin, Bill, and Manny on the team, GreenWaste is even better positioned to deliver on our long-term goals, which center on leadership in resource recovery, exemplary service, and investments in transformative technologies. I’m pleased to welcome them all to GreenWaste,” said CEO Clete Elms.