About Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc.

A Long History in the Waste Industry

Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. traces its roots back to 1934, when the original company was founded in Kreuztal, Germany. It entered the waste management industry in 1950. With its introduction of injection molded containers to the market in 1965, Otto Environmental Systems pioneered the 2-wheel trash cart that is now in use today. Otto Environmental Systems has become the largest manufacturer of plastic waste containers in the world, with over 90 million carts currently servicing communities around the globe.

In addition to offering waste collection products, OESNA also has services for the waste industry. Otto Container Management, LLC, offers services to manage residential cart fleets for municipalities and trash haulers. The cart management services encompass activities like cart welding, assembly and distribution for cart roll-out projects, used cart reclaim and disposal, and yard/inventory clean-up services.

Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. (OESNA) is a subsidiary of Otto Industries North America, Inc. First entering the U.S. market in 1983 by importing Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. containers from its plants in Europe and other international manufacturing facilities, the company opened its first domestic plant in Charlotte, North Carolina in the late 1980's. Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. opened its second manufacturing plant in Eloy, Arizona in 2002.

Management Team

The Otto Management Team is committed to providing innovative solutions and excellent customer service. Many of the team members have decades of experience with leading waste industry companies.

Steve Stradtman Chief Executive Officer	Tim Phanco Vice President, Sales	Paul Blair Director of Operations

Kirsti Nelson Director of Marketing	Travis Dowell Manager, Customer Service & Export

Customer Testimonials

“I consider Otto to definitely be one of my strong suppliers!” – US Military Customer

“The container provided by Otto has held up to the Southwestern weather which can vary from gusty winds, sometimes cold, and definitely hot and dry. “ – Municipality in New Mexico

“I recently had bears break into my garage to rummage through my trash…The one trash can they were unable to open was the Otto BearSaver…I LOVE it!” – Florida Resident

“Your staff has extended excellent customer service” – Municipality in Georgia

“If I could do it all over again, I’d buy all plastic (commercial containers) for my route conversion.” – National Hauler Operations Manager

"The bear tried to hit us again last night...our (BearSaver) can was knocked over...some strong bear...and very dirty where we guess the bear jumped all over it but it never opened. The garbage crew righted it and emptied it. (My husband) was washing it off when he got it back in the garage so it looks brand new again. What a can...priceless." – BearSaver user in Pennsylvania