About Us

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) is a locally owned and managed Texas group of companies, committed to its customers, the communities it serves, its employees, its neighbors, and to being good environmental stewards. The family of companies includes: Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., 1978, Texas Disposal Systems Landfill, Inc., 1988, TDS Excavation Services, L.L.C., 2008, TDS Land Management, L.P., 2000, Texas Landfill Management, L.L.C. 1998.

TDS helps communities, organizations and schools manage and divert waste to beneficial uses. Our commitment to diversion is evidenced by our fully integrated facility, which incorporates solid waste disposal, compost production and recycling operations. We provide the highest quality and most environmentally friendly waste processing services in the best interests of our customers, employees and the community.

Watch and read more about how we help communities, businesses and partners throughout Central Texas.

Founded by Bob Gregory and soon joined by his brother, Jim, Texas Disposal Systems began in 1977 with one truck, one account and plenty of determination. With a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, the brothers began to turn their independently-owned business into an award-winning and household name.

Four decades later, and still under the direction of Bob Gregory, TDS is now one of the largest independently-owned resource management companies in the country. With more than 1,000 employees, TDS has offices in Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, San Angelo, Alpine, Weimar and Sealy.

TDS also operates the TDS Landfill, the Materials Recovery Facility, several recycling facilities, five transfer stations and several large-scale composting operations. Additionally, TDS owns several other business entities, including Texas Organic Products and Garden-Ville.

Leadership Team

Bob Gregory

Bob Gregory

Owner, President and CEO

Bob Gregory

Owner, President and CEO Read More
Tom Mistler

Tom Mistler

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Tom Mistler

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Read More
Gary Newton

Gary Newton

J.D., General Counsel

Gary Newton

J.D., General Counsel Read More
Janice Brewster Martinez

Janice Brewster Martinez

Director of Human Resources

Janice Brewster Martinez

Director of Human Resources Read More
Julio Castillero

Julio Castillero

Director of Operations - Residential Systems

Julio Castillero

Director of Operations - Residential Systems Read More
 Rick Fraumann

Rick Fraumann

Director of Sales

Rick Fraumann

Director of Sales Read More
Eric Krauss

Eric Krauss

Director of Operations - Commercial Services

Eric Krauss

Director of Operations - Commercial Services Read More
Randy Meier

Randy Meier

Director of Finance

Randy Meier

Director of Finance Read More
Leticia Mendoza

Leticia Mendoza

Director of Marketing and Communications

Leticia Mendoza

Director of Marketing and Communications Read More
Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Director of Operations - Logistics

Sarah Smith

Director of Operations - Logistics Read More
Brandon Smitheal

Brandon Smitheal

Director of Operations - Offsite Services

Brandon Smitheal

Director of Operations - Offsite Services Read More
Spencer Williams

Spencer Williams

Director of Information Technologies

Spencer Williams

Director of Information Technologies Read More

From the very beginning of our business, we have strived to conduct our business affairs ethically and with integrity. We work tirelessly to make a noticeably different, noticeably better impact.

As part of our mission to serve the community, TDS also focuses on helping qualified non-profit organizations in fundraising, education and recognition programs. Through these ventures, TDS has helped raise approximately $25 million for non-profit organizations.

With a deep commitment to impact the communities we serve, TDS is proud to partner with communities by teaching others how to recycle and compost to preserve resources. Shown at left is Team Trashing Cancer, a racing team comprised of TDS employees, friends and family at the 2019 Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure Austin.