David Quello

Background

About David Quello

With over 20 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, I’ve built a career on exceeding revenue goals, driving sustainable solutions, and cultivating lasting client relationships. My background spans from leading sales initiatives at Fortune 500 companies to launching and scaling my own recycling business, QCycle LLC, which generated over $3 million in revenue within its first three years. I’ve held leadership roles with industry leaders such as Smurfit Westrock, Georgia Pacific, and Midland Davis Trading, managing high-volume recycled commodity accounts and optimizing plant and customer operations across diverse regions. My specialty lies in B2B sales, brokerage, and supply chain strategy for recyclable materials such as fiber, plastics, and metals. I’ve negotiated complex contracts, managed logistics for tons per month, and developed national accounts within distribution and manufacturing facilities. Key strengths include market analytics, pricing strategy, CRM systems, and building integrated partnerships across the value chain. I’m passionate about using my industry insight to reduce waste, boost efficiency, and increase recovery for clients throughout North America and abroad. What sets me apart is my entrepreneurial mindset and dedication to servant leadership. I bring energy, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to every team and project. Whether starting a business from the ground up, improving plant-level performance, or guiding corporate purchasing strategy, I lead by example—with a commitment to transparency, resilience, and sustainable results. I’m driven to help organizations achieve both environmental and financial goals through forward-thinking waste solutions and impactful partnerships.