SINCE 1991
A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS WITH A MISSION

A simple, sustainable idea

Turning scrap drywall into bedding for dairy cattle - that's the idea that Troy Lautenbach, an unemployed, broke college graduate, had way back in April of 1991. With that idea, a company called T&T Recovery was born and we have been leading the way in recycling ever since.

A family-owned Company

Eight years later, in 1999, it was obvious that larger equipment and better trucks were needed. Along with his brother Torrey, Troy started Lauts, Inc. and began hauling commingled construction debris. Their mission to improve recycling and sustainability was well underway!

Since then, Lautenbach Recycling has grown to over 50 employees operating 13 roll-off trucks, five live floor trailers, four excavators, and a large fleet of other vehicles and supporting equipment including over 250 roll-off boxes. We serve contractors, businesses, and individuals through the I-5 corridor with a reputation for outstanding service at affordable rates.

our mission

Providing sustainable waste material solutions to our region, with an unmatched level of service through transparency, expertise, and value.

our vision

Be the region's preferred partner in providing sustainable waste solutions

our values

We are an organization of employees building a culture of:

Safety - We are committed to a safety first mentality through education, equipment, and personnel. We all prioritize the health and well-being of our co-workers, customers, and business partners.

Quality - We value quality, reliability, and consistency. We will ensure quality through education and communication and will maintain the highest quality standards of our industry.

Partnership - We build strong partnerships with our regulators, customers, and business partners by understanding their needs, respecting their values, and establishing trust by doing what we say we will do.

Leadership - We are a sought-after company for applicants, and a company where employees feel supported, rewarded, and proud to come to work. Our employees are involved in decision-making and building connections. We create growth opportunities to maximize personal and professional development.

Creativity - We take great pride in knowing and understanding the bigger picture. We strive to provide a roadmap, yet remain flexible and creative so we can provide cost effective and efficient ways to do business.

Commitment - We commit to getting the job done. We establish reasonable expectations, create individual and organizational goals, hold ourselves and co-workers accountable, and maintain a staff of employees who have the drive and fortitude to follow through.

Investment - We invest in ourselves and our processes and tools. We are committed to providing education, opportunity, quality processes, and tools to enable us to create unique value.

Let’s recycle & improve environmental sustainability together!

Award - Winning Quality

Lautenbach is the only C&D recycling facility in the northwest that is third party certified for recycling rates through the Recycling Certification Institute. We are also the 2018 Silver Award recipient of the C&D World Safety Awards and the 2005 Washington State Recycling Association Recycler of the Year Award.

SINCE 1991A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS WITH A MISSION