Western Disposal Inc
USDOT 879623 · Boulder, Colorado · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Western Disposal Inc (dba Refuse) is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 81 drivers, which ranks it #58 by fleet size among 122 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Colorado. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Western Disposal Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Refuse |
| USDOT number | 879623 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5880 Butte Mill Road, Boulder, CO 80301 |
| Phone | (303) 444-2037 |
| First registered | May 10, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 879623.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 160,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 1,798 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 81 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Colorado carriers with 50+ units (122).
| Measure | Western Disposal Inc | Same size, US | CO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.2% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 29% lower than average |
| Inspections | 11 | 11 with a driver check, 4 with a vehicle check, 1 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Colorado
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Colorado carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Western Disposal Inc?
Western Disposal Inc is registered with USDOT number 879623.
How many trucks does Western Disposal Inc have?
It reports 89 power units (9 tractors, 80 straight trucks) and 9 trailers, with 81 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 3, 2026).
Where is Western Disposal Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Boulder, Colorado 80301.
What is the out-of-service rate of Western Disposal Inc?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.