Industries We Serve
Solid & Liquid Waste
FastLane Executive Search partners with companies that manage commercial and industrial solid and liquid waste across the U.S. and select international markets.
We recruit for:
- Transfer stations and MRFs
- Landfills and liquid waste processing operations
- Route-based collection and transportation
We understand the unique pressures of keeping trucks on the road, sites compliant, and operations profitable—and we recruit leaders who are wired for urgency, accountability, and safety.


Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste
When it comes to hazardous and non-hazardous waste, compliance isn’t optional—it’s the baseline. We source management and executive talent who can navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining operational efficiency.
We recruit for:
- Haz. & non-haz. industrial waste
- Environmental services and remediation
- Lab pack and specialty waste streams
- Liquid & sludge treatment, storage, and disposal
Recycling
From single-stream MRFs to specialty recyclers, we understand the economics and volatility of the recycling sector—commodity pricing, contamination, uptime, and throughput.
We recruit for:
- Commercial recycling operations
- Curbside and subscription collection services
- Specialty recycling (metals, plastics, organics, electronics, more)
Our Candidates
Our candidates bring both technical depth and the people skills required to lead teams in highly regulated, high-stakes environments. We look for leaders who can balance operational excellence with sales, margin and strategic growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Common Roles We Fill:
Environmental Services Director
EHS Manager / Compliance Manager
Technical Services Manager
Plant / Facility Manager
Regional Business Development Leader
Recycling Operations Manager
Plant Manager
Common Roles We Fill:
Materials Recovery Manager
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Sales Manager
Sustainability / Circularity Program Lead
Regional VP Recycling
General Manager / District Manager
Common Roles We Fill:
Operations Manager
Landfill Manager / Site Manager
Maintenance Manager / Fleet Manager
Regional VP / Director of Operations
Regional Director
C-Suite (CEO, CFO)
Director of Sales

