Direct destruction, run by people who know the industry

How APD became an independent company

Arizona Product Destruction has been dismantling and processing product in the Valley for over two decades. APD started life under a company called Recycle One (also known as Arizona Pacific Paper). Beth Williamson spent almost two decades working at Recycle One, learning the recycling and destruction industry inside and out. Back then, the company’s product destruction was a narrow, standard operation focused almost entirely on paper. In 2021, the owner of Recycle One sold off three divisions separately, one of which became Arizona Product Destruction, purchased by Williamson. It was only once she took the reins that APD expanded operations seeing the growth it enjoys today.

Growth built on referrals and a trusted team

For the first two and a half to three years under Williamson's ownership, beverage and psyllium destruction made up roughly 90% of the business, most of which had previously been headed straight to the landfill. From there, growth came by Williamson's reputation for integrity in the industry, consistent outreach to manufacturers and distributors, and creative solutions for APD customers. Today, that same referral-driven growth has carried APD from a single-category paper operation into a full-service destruction company handling beverages, supplements, apparel, home goods, and more.

That growth has been built on people who stayed. Several members of APD's warehouse leadership worked alongside Williamson for years before APD was even part of the picture, working relationships now decades deep. That same hands-on, relationship-first approach shaped APD's certifications: it's the only Coca-Cola Certified product destruction company in Arizona, and an SBA certified Woman-Owned Small Business.

Giving back to Arizona agriculture and schools

Beth Williamson grew up in agriculture, and she's built AG community outreach into how APD operates. The company sponsors Title One school students to attend summer camp each year (chosen through an essay or interview process), supports young competitors in Arizona's junior rodeo circuit (including sponsorship of events like the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo) and supports agricultural programs in local schools. In addition APD donates to radio station K-LOVE, provides local schools with needed supplies, and has sponsored the Circular Economy Symposium since 2023.

Across Arizona. We serve local customers throughout the Phoenix valley and manufacturers statewide — from Page to Tucson, from Yuma to Flagstaff. Intra-state logistics run on our own dedicated local fleet, which keeps scheduling and chain of custody in our hands rather than a third party's.

Across the lower 48. Trusted processing and shipping partners expand our reach throughout the lower 48.