Built on Service. Driven by Results.
Fresh Start Recycles was founded with a simple mission: help organizations operate more efficiently while reducing waste and creating a more sustainable future.
As a veteran-owned, family-operated company, we partner with businesses to deliver customized material recovery, laundering, recycling, and PPE solutions that lower operational costs, extend the life of valuable materials, and support long-term sustainability goals.
From local partnerships to multi-state operations, our commitment remains the same—provide dependable service, build lasting relationships, and deliver measurable results.
About Fresh Start
Our Mission
To reduce waste, lower operational costs, and deliver innovative material recovery solutions that strengthen the organizations and communities we serve.
Through customized recovery programs and exceptional service, we help businesses operate more sustainably while creating long-term value for their people, their operations, and the environment.
Meet Our Founder
Jason Mercado
Fresh Start Recycles is led by founder Jason Mercado, a U.S. Army veteran whose leadership is rooted in discipline, integrity, and service.
After serving a combat tour in Iraq, Jason brought those same values into the business world, building Fresh Start Recycles around a commitment to reliability, accountability, and meaningful partnerships.
As a devoted husband and father, Jason believes the best businesses are built on relationships. That philosophy continues to shape the way Fresh Start serves every client—with honesty, responsiveness, and a hands-on approach that puts people first.
What Sets Us Apart
Veteran-Owned
Service, integrity, and accountability are at the core of everything we do.
Customized Solutions
Every recovery program is designed around your operation, your goals, and your workflow.
Multi-State Service
We proudly support organizations across multiple states with scalable recovery solutions.
Long-Term Partnerships
We believe the best results come from relationships built on trust, communication, and dependable service.
Sustainability with Purpose
Helping organizations reduce waste isn't just good for the environment—it's good for business.
Fresh Start RecyclesOur Commitment
Whether you're managing a single facility or coordinating operations across multiple locations, our goal is the same: deliver reliable solutions that simplify operations, reduce waste, and create measurable value for your organization.
When you partner with Fresh Start Recycles, you gain more than a service provider—you gain a team committed to helping your business succeed.
Let's build a smarter recovery program together.
Join Our Team
If you're interested in building a career with Fresh Start Recycles, we'd love to hear from you.
