MADISON, WIS., Feb. 26, 2024 – Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc., a leading waste and recycling collection and processing company, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Pellitteri to the position of President. Formerly serving as Vice President of Finance & Development, David's elevation to President reflects his longstanding dedication and significant contributions to the company.
Following in the footsteps of his Grandfather Tony and Father Tom, David Pellitteri is part of the third generation to lead the Pellitteri team. He started working at the family business as a driver in the small container division while in high school and then worked with the sales team while attending college. After completing his studies at Bethel University in 2000, he returned to Madison and was tasked with developing a new confidential data destruction division. Throughout his career, David has served in several other capacities at Pellitteri Waste Systems, including leading the sales team, overseeing operations, further developing the recycling division, and most recently overseeing finance and development. Over the years, David has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the waste and recycling industry.
David has been recognized for his commitment to environmental stewardship. Appointed by the Governor, he currently serves on the Council on Recycling, playing a crucial role in shaping recycling policies and initiatives at the state level. He has also been appointed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary to serve on the Waste and Materials Management Study Group, contributing to advancing sustainable waste
management practices.
David is currently the Chair of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) and is Executive Vice Chair for the Services Board of Governors. His involvement in these leadership roles underscores his dedication to advancing and advocating best practices within the waste and recycling industry.
"I am blessed to have my father as my mentor and truly enjoy having my brother, sister and father as my business partners. Together we work to take care of our customers and staff while following our core values and fulfilling our company mission," David Pellitteri said. "Our employees are the driving force behind the success of our company, providing the high level of service our customers have come to rely upon. I am honored to lead and support the Pellitteri team."
David's father, Tom Pellitteri, maintains co-ownership of Pellitteri Waste Systems, sharing an equal partnership with his children David, Tim, and Danielle. Tom will retain the position of Chairman of the Board, providing valuable guidance and continuity to the company's leadership.
The promotion of David Pellitteri to President marks an exciting chapter for Pellitteri Waste Systems. His vision, experience, and commitment to sustainability position him as a driving force in leading the company forward. The entire team at Pellitteri Waste Systems congratulates David on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to continued success under his leadership.
About Pellitteri Waste Systems
Pellitteri Waste Systems provides waste and recycling collection, specialty recycling services, on-site confidential data destruction, and state-of-the-art single-stream recycling processing to commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout Southern Wisconsin. It is a family-owned company based in Madison with a proud tradition of service and community involvement. Pellitteri services more than 76,000 households. The company sorted over 163 million pounds of mixed recycling at their local Material Recovery Facility, recycled over 28 million pounds of specialty recyclables from manufacturers and industrial customers, hauled over 11 million pounds of construction materials to be recycled, and shredded and recycled over 3 million pounds of confidential data in 2023 . For more information, visit www.pellitteri.com.
