Iris Waste Diversion Specialists

Iris Waste Diversion Specialists, Inc. is a Michigan-based, woman-owned business established in 2004. The company helps organizations and communities reduce waste and use materials more efficiently by designing, implementing, and managing practical diversion programs. Its team works with clients to understand their goals and turn them into measurable, effective solutions.

Iris offers materials measurement, waste characterization assessments, audits, participation studies, surveys, data analysis, and reporting. Communications and outreach services include digital media, marketing materials, and environmental education, delivered on-site or virtually. The company also provides program management, resource recovery operations oversight, grant support, zero-waste consulting, procurement assistance, and event planning and execution.

Food waste services include assessments, reduction and diversion programs, composting and worm-workshops, and food scrap collection. Residential subscription pickup is available in Bay City, Saginaw, Birch Run, and surrounding communities, with collection services also offered to businesses. Iris is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise and woman-owned small business through WBENC, and its TRUE Advisors can support facilities pursuing zero-waste goals.