Who decides
Contracts are set by the management company (often regionally) and by restaurant groups for all their locations.
Where to focus
Rank management companies and restaurant groups by locations in your service area to find the biggest single decisions.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Year-round; contracts usually run 1–3 years.
Biggest single decisions in Texas
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Greystar | 241 | Compliance Depot (RealPage Vendor Credentialing) |
| Hamilton Valley Management, Inc | 100 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 87 | not yet verified |
| Megan Properties Management Inc | 62 | not yet verified |
| The Morgan Group | 52 | not yet verified |
| Integra-Peak Management Co. | 51 | not yet verified |
| Wedge Management, Inc. dba Prospera Property Management | 50 | not yet verified |
| Sunridge Management Group, Inc. | 46 | not yet verified |
| MAC Real Estate, LLC | 43 | not yet verified |
| RPM Living | 40 | not yet verified |
Questions from waste and recycling haulers
How do waste and recycling haulers get contracts at Texas apartment communities and restaurant locations?
Contracts are set by the management company (often regionally) and by restaurant groups for all their locations.
How many properties could a waste & recycling company serve in Texas?
21,140 apartment communities, 28,472 restaurant locations, 7,255 hotels (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
When do Texas properties buy waste & recycling services?
Year-round; contracts usually run 1–3 years.