LRS announced it has acquired Seaton, Ill.-based Jackson Disposal, Inc., a leading regional residential and commercial waste services company, expanding the LRS service footprint into nine western Illinois counties. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1986 by Carole and Ralph Jackson, Jackson Disposal started with one driver, Ralph, and grew steadily into a trusted regional waste services provider managed by two generations of family leadership.
“We are thrilled to be joining forces with a recognized industry leader in LRS,” said Carole and Ralph’s children, Kenny Jackson and Tammy Adams-Hudson. “We have every confidence our customers and employees will be in great hands with LRS, based on the company’s longstanding commitment to exceptional customer service and environmental sustainability.”
The acquisition adds 30 employees, 20 trucks, and residential and commercial waste hauling services in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Rock Island, McDonough, Mercer and Warren counties. Waste generated from Jackson Disposal routes will be hauled to LRS’ 6,000-square-foot transfer station in Monmouth.
“The Jackson family embodies the American entrepreneurial spirit and we salute the family on their growth and success over thirty-five years,” said LRS Chief Executive Officer Alan T. Handley. “LRS welcomes all Jackson Disposal customers and employees to the LRS family, and to generating more jobs and host fee revenue for the City of Monmouth.”