History

1993

Gateway Recycling was founded in Columbia Station by Tom Sustersic. What began as a small operation quickly grew with the support of his wife, Cindi, who originally joined to “help out in the office” and has been an integral part of the business ever since.

1995

Moved into 40,000 square-foot facility in Cleveland, Ohio to keep up with business demand

1997

Added plastics and aluminum cans to their recycling capabilities

1998

Started confidential document destruction operation

2001

Opened processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, located just off Water Street.

2006

Expanded into a 155,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland, Ohio.

2008 - 2009

Sandy Palmier, Tom’s daughter, and her husband, Ryan Palmier, joined the family business to support its continued growth and legacy.

2010

Toledo Gateway expands its operations from Water Street to Navarre Ave plant, and new equipment is purchased designed to make the facility more efficient

2012

Gateway Recycling expanded operations to Pennsylvania opening a processing facility in Zelienople, PA

2013

Tommy Sustersic, Tom’s son, joined the family business to lead and manage Gateway’s Pennsylvania operations.

2016

As business rapidly grew, Gateway Recycling moved its recycling operations from Zelienople, PA., to a larger facility in Robinson, PA

2017

Brittany Sustersic, Tommy Sustersic‘s wife, joined the accounting team to support Gateway’s continued growth and expansion.

2023

Gateway celebrated their 30th anniversary as a family-owned recycler

With a rich tradition of excellence, innovation and commitment to people Gateway will continue to lead the Midwest in recycling and secure shredding.

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