3i Group’s Puerto Rican solid-waste services provider EC Waste has acquired Andrés Reyes Burgos (ARB), a local company specialising in bespoke waste collection and environmental-management services.
3i said the acquisition expands EC Waste’s services by integrating ARB’s operations, covering residential, commercial and industrial non-hazardous solid waste services.
The combined business aims to broaden geographic coverage in traditionally underserved areas of Puerto Rico.
Financial details were undisclosed.
The deal represents EC Waste’s third acquisition since 3i’s investment in 2021, following the purchases of Ecosystems in 2023 and AA Waste in 2022.
Rob Collins, managing partner and head of North American infrastructure, 3i, said: “We are very pleased to continue to invest in the environmental-services sector in Puerto Rico. We believe this acquisition will continue EC Waste’s excellent performance in serving both businesses on the island and the public.”
Mark Johnson, CEO, EC Waste, said: “This integration strengthens our operational capacity, expands our coverage and allows EC Waste the opportunity to offer more efficient and technological services to all of Puerto Rico.
“Our commitment to the island, to innovation and to environmental stewardship remains at the heart of our strategy.”
Siria Reyes, CEO of ARB, said: “We have found in EC Waste an ally with vision. Together, we can scale our solutions and impact more communities, faster.”
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