South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse, Inc. (STRR)

South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse, Inc. (STRR) has been in business over 39 years, serving Northern Kern County and Southern Tulare County, including the communities of Delano, Richgrove, Earlimart and certain surrounding cities in Kern and Tulare county. STRR has transitioned these communities from no service or city-operated service to universal refuse and recycling service. We continue to grow and are committed to meeting commercial and residential refuse collection needs while encouraging and enhancing recycling efforts for a greener tomorrow.

MISSION STATEMENT:

South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse, Inc. is dedicated to exceeding industry standards and providing excellent disposal and recycling services for our customers. STRR, Inc. is committed to community outreach, staff education, and the latest in technological advancements.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

South Tulare Richgrove Refuse, Inc. was formed in 1970 by Manuel and Clara Guerrero, and is now owned and operated by son and daughter-in-law David and Maria Guerrero.

David Guerrero is the President of South Tulare Richgrove Refuse, Inc. and is the Project Manager for the District’s proposed recycling projects. David was born in Delano and raised in the nearby town of Richgrove. He graduated from Delano Joint Union High School and attended Bakersfield College. David knows the business very well and provides hands-on know-how and assistance to his recycling employees. He is well-versed and experienced in environmental regulations, specifically AB 341. David and Maria Guerrero have been married for 32 years. By working together they have met or exceeded the challenges of state mandates facing Kern and Tulare Counties. Maria was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School and attended Bakersfield College.