Built by operators. Managed for you.
We are operators at heart. Anchor Resource Group brings hands-on experience in recycling, logistics, material handling and business operations to the design of your program. Since 2000, our approach has been grounded in practical knowledge and personal accountability.
Joe Mercado Jr.
CEO, Anchor Resource Group
Real operators. Practical experience.
We know what happens beyond the contract: a dock that needs access, a material stream that needs sorting, a load that needs the right destination and a record that needs to stand up to review. That operating perspective shapes the questions we ask and the programs we build.
Our experience spans recycling, transportation and logistics, material recovery, returns disposition and secure destruction program coordination. We connect that knowledge to your site, your priorities and your documentation requirements.
You need people who listen, understand the work and follow through. We define responsibilities before the handoff, evaluate the executing operator and connect the service records to your program.
Anchor coordinates your program. Independent, permitted operators carry out the services under the agreed requirements. Our operating experience informs the work without implying that Anchor owns local trucks or facilities.
People who take the work personally.
Joe Mercado Jr. is CEO and a cofounder of Anchor Resource Group. He brings more than 20 years of business experience across recycling, logistics and operations.
Faith, family and integrity guide how we work. We believe a strong relationship starts with listening, clear expectations and doing what we said we would do.
Explore our leadership, mission, culture and role responsibilities on our Team page.
About Anchor
Know your program partner.
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Know who you are working with. Anchor Resource Group coordinates recycling, returns, and product destruction through independent operators. Ask for company information or a program overview that fits your needs. Our team reviews capability, business partnership, and media inquiries. Clear information comes before a commitment. Explore Anchor and request more information at anchorresource.com.
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Our mission
Find the responsible path forward.
To turn complex material challenges into responsible, practical programs by connecting customers with suitable markets, qualified operators and clear documentation, while protecting their trust, their brands and their business.
Our vision
A partner for the harder questions.
To be the partner businesses turn to when the obvious answer is not enough: one accountable relationship that connects operating knowledge, market possibilities and dependable program oversight.
Our culture
Take responsibility. Help beyond your title.
We take the work personally. We listen before we recommend, help beyond department lines and pursue the next responsible option instead of passing the problem back to you.
Integrity before convenience
Tell the truth about the material, the economics and what can be delivered. Do not promise an outlet, price or capability that has not been checked. Faith-informed integrity, humility and respect guide how we treat people.
One team, many responsibilities
A department line is not a reason to stop helping. Share context, step into the next question and connect sales, operations, finance and operator review while keeping decision responsibilities clear.
Look beyond the obvious market
Understand the material and its restrictions, then research suitable outlets, recovery options and domestic or international possibilities. Test the fit rather than assuming every material has an immediate buyer.
Ownership through the handoff
Ask what is missing, document the next step and make responsibilities clear. An unresolved question should reach the appropriate review, not disappear between departments.
Respect that builds lasting trust
Listen to customers and operators with patience. Explain the work plainly, make room for language and cultural differences, and build relationships through fairness, discretion and consistent follow-through.
Market development
We do not stop at the first option.
Going above and beyond means doing the work to find a suitable path, not making a promise before the facts are known. When an existing outlet is not a fit, we investigate alternatives and explain what would need to change.
Understand the material
Review composition, condition, contamination, volumes, location and restrictions on reuse or resale.
Research a suitable market
Explore recovery outlets and potential buyers, locally or across markets, subject to applicable requirements.
Check the operating fit
Evaluate operator capabilities, facility suitability, permits, required documentation and transport considerations.
Review the complete economics
Consider quality requirements, handling, freight and commercial terms before recommending a program.
Market acceptance, service availability and commercial terms are confirmed for the specific program. Research is not a guarantee of a buyer, rebate, export approval or service coverage.
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Introduce yourself to Anchor.
People review applications and make hiring decisions. An introduction is not a job offer, and no open position is implied.
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Good work starts with good people. Introduce your experience to Anchor Resource Group and share your resume. Tell us how you can contribute to reliable operations and customer service. Our team reviews applications. People make hiring decisions, not automated scoring. An introduction is not a job offer. Learn about joining the team at anchorresource.com.
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