About Us
Smith's Disposal has been in business for the last 27 years "There's not many family-owned garbage businesses left," "We're the only large independent company left in the northern area." Customers appreciate the local service, and Smith's Disposal appreciates that customers choose them to provide pickup and recycling services in Springfield, Independence, Waterford and Brandon townships as well as portions of Holly, Groveland and Orion townships.
About 37 employees keep busy with eight residential garbage pickup routes, three recycling routes, a roll off route and one commercial dumpster route. The business is a year-round affair, and Smith's Disposal could give the postal service a run on their familiar slogan of dependability. "I can't remember a day we did not run," Smith said.
Ken Smith and his sister Carol Evans shared equal ownership of the company. Originally the Smith family owned Clarkston Fuel And Supply for more than 20 years. Their father, Leonard H Smith, passed away 7 years ago and their mother, Doris Smith, passed away 1 year ago which led to the equal ownership of the brother and sister.
Recently Ken decided to retire and since Carol still wanted to keep the business going, she decided to buy his shares in the company and as a result, Carol is now sole owner of the company.
Smith's Disposal is also involved in many aspects of community life, including membership with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clarkston Area Optimist Club.
For several years, the company has been a significant sponsor of the Clarkston High School graduate all-night party, and they sponsor youth baseball teams in Clarkston and Waterford as well. Smith's Disposal and Recycling, Inc. is located at 5790 Terex Ave, Off Andersonville Road, in Springfield Township. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (248) 625-5470 for more information.
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