Our Story
From one truck and a handshake to 40 trucks and 12,000 customers — this is how Barone Sanitation got here.
“My father always said: do the job right, show up on time, and treat people with respect. That’s still the whole business plan.”— Marco Barone, President
Gino Barone, 34, takes the leap with a single used Mack truck and money borrowed from his uncle Sal. His first contract: daily pickup for a diner on Kearny Avenue. Barone Sanitation is born.
Three years in, the phone won't stop ringing. Gino's reputation for never missing a pickup has spread fast. He adds two more trucks and hires six full-time employees — including Frank Iadanza, still with the company today.
Barone Sanitation wins its first government contract: residential curbside collection for the Borough of Kearny. A watershed moment. The company moves to a proper 2-acre facility with a maintenance bay and dispatch office.
The early 2000s bring explosive growth. Barone launches a dumpster rental division and is servicing over 200 commercial locations across Hudson and Essex Counties by year end.
Marco Barone, Gino's 26-year-old son, takes over as President. He's worked routes since he was 16. Marco modernizes the fleet with GPS tracking and launches the company's first online portal.
Barone launches a full-service recycling division. The "Green Route" program helps over 800 businesses reduce landfill waste by an average of 35%.
When devastating storms hit Hudson County, Barone mobilizes 24 trucks for emergency debris removal — at cost, no markup. It defines who the Barone family is.
Barone Sanitation celebrates its 30th anniversary: 85 employees, 40 trucks, 12,000+ customers. A celebration is held at the Kearny yard with employees, customers, and local officials.
Barone Sanitation continues to grow without compromising its values. Gino still comes in every Friday. Marco coaches his kid's baseball team. Donna makes sure every call gets answered before the third ring.
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