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Mike Gurnee – Chief Executive Officer
Building Systems That Solve Big Problems Mike Gurnee leads Tough Stuff Recycling with a mission rooted in innovation, environmental responsibility, and scalable systems. As CEO, he brings a systems-engineering mindset to one of the most overlooked challenges in the...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: City of Newton
Looking for mattress recycling in Newton, MA? Through our official partnership with the City of Newton, Tough Stuff Recycling helps residents recycle mattresses easily and in full compliance with the Massachusetts Waste Ban. Whether you’re replacing a mattress or just...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: City of Lynn
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 235: The number of units recycled by the City of Lynn since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 172: The number of aggregate pickups the City of Lynn has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling. At Tough...
Alex Perez – Transportation Manager
As Transportation Manager, Alex Perez plays a critical role in ensuring that Tough Stuff Recycling’s services run safely, efficiently, and on time. From overseeing daily operations to navigating long-term logistics strategy, his leadership directly supports the...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: Town of Winchester
Recycling Numbers To Know ? 975: The number of units recycled by the Town of Winchester since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 19: The number of aggregate pickups the Town of Winchester has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling. 32,175:...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: The Town Of Ipswich
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 215: The number of units recycled by the Town of Ipswich since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 154: The number of aggregate pickups the Town of Ipswich has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling....
Municipal Partner Spotlight: The City of Salem
Important Recycling Numbers To Know 772: Number of curbside pickups provided for Salem residents. 1359: Number of mattresses picked up from residential curbside service. 50: Number of units picked up from the City of Salem. 199: Total number of units picked up from...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: The City of Beverly
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 784: The number of units recycled by the City of Beverly since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 509: The number of residential curbside pick-ups the City of Beverly has completed with Tough Stuff...
Municipal Partner Spotlight: The Town of Egremont
Important Recycling Numbers To Know ? 48: The number of units recycled by the town of Egremont since the Massachusetts landfill ban went into effect in November 2022. 2: The number of aggregate pickups The town of Egremont has completed with Tough Stuff Recycling....









