Waste Recycling
for the 21st century
We make "doing your part" as simple, engaging, and rewarding as possible.
What We Do
For Hosts
We create waste management units that sort waste at the point of disposal, monitor fullness, and track waste data like never before. Our Mk I units are ideal for universities, municipalities, and large and small businesses alike. Our units come equipped with an online web platform so you can track all of your streams and pickups in real-time. Increase your diversion rate and do good for the planet.
For Users
Saru provides everyday consumers the opportunity to get more from their waste and do better for their planet. Our free mobile app allows users to gain rewards for disposing of waste responsibly. View your transactions, find local units, track your carbon footprint, and recycle better - all with our sleek, easy-to-use platform at your fingertips.
Our Mission
Sustainability
Saru aims to improve the sustainability of waste-management by encouraging landfill diversion and increased recycling rates across our communities.
Affordability
The Saru product suite allows users to enjoy more benefits to recycling than ever before while providing a low-cost waste management system.
Accessibility
By simplifying the waste sorting process Saru makes conserving our resources convenient and user-friendly, enabling individuals to recycle efficiently.
Reliability
Multi-platform integration, product autonomy, and system security are core features of Saru. Each step in our supply chain maintains the Saru standard.
Our Timeline
Apr. 2019
Saru is founded in the halls of University of California, Riverside
Jun. 2019
First official funding received from the Office of Technology Partnerships
Jan. 2020
The Saru Team begins prototype designing and manufacturing
Feb. 2021
Mk I unit soft-launch, mobile application launch and host portal launch