The Gaston Companies’ family-owned and operated legacy began in the summer of 1972 when Gaston’s Tree Service started business in North Central Florida.

By the early 1980s, Gaston’s Tree Service generated a substantial amount of tree debris daily and was forced to dispose of the debris – an approach that was inexpensive at the time.

Following a state mandate in 1985 that vegetation could no longer be dumped into Florida landfills, Gaston Tree Debris Recycling (GTDR) began operations by starting the process of permitting the very first tree, yard, and land clearing debris recycling center in the state of Florida.

Our Mission

Be Kind – We never know what other people are going through.

Be Safe – Everything we do is dangerous. We all want to come home at the end of the day.

Do the right thing – Always do your best, even though your “best” may be different every day.

Watch this incredible video to learn more about The Gaston Companies’ history, our impact, and our ongoing legacy.