Pete Ristagno is the co-founder of Pete & Pete Container Service Inc. and Boyas Excavating Inc., two of Northeast Ohio’s leading companies in waste management, recycling and aggregate supply. Over the past three decades, he has built a family of companies that have become synonymous with reliability, integrity and innovation in the construction and environmental services industries.

Under Pete’s leadership, Pete & Pete Container Service has grown from a single-truck operation into one of the region’s largest independently owned waste and recycling haulers, serving municipalities, commercial contractors and industrial clients across Cuyahoga County and beyond. His commitment to customer service and operational excellence has positioned the company as a trusted partner on some of Cleveland’s most high-profile construction and demolition projects, including the Sherwin-Williams global headquarters, the Huntington Bank Field renovation and numerous downtown redevelopment initiatives.

At Boyas Excavating, Pete has overseen the transformation of the Valley View site into a cornerstone of the region’s recycling and materials recovery infrastructure. The company operates a state-of-the-art aggregate and clean fill facility that diverts thousands of tons of material from landfills each year, reflecting Pete’s dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. Boyas is also preparing to launch a new material recovery facility equipped with advanced sorting technology, furthering its role in advancing Ohio’s recycling capabilities.

Pete is widely respected for his hands-on leadership style, deep industry knowledge and commitment to his employees and community. He has fostered a workplace culture that values safety, accountability and teamwork, principles that have guided the success of both organizations. Beyond business, Pete is passionate about supporting local workforce development initiatives, environmental education and neighborhood revitalization efforts throughout Greater Cleveland.

Through decades of hard work, strategic vision and an unwavering commitment to doing things “the right way,” Pete has established himself as a cornerstone of Cleveland’s recycling and construction ecosystem and a driving force in shaping a cleaner, stronger and more sustainable future for Northeast Ohio.