New York's First Dedicated Cannabis Waste Management Company

Built by Cannabis People. For Cannabis People.

HEWM was founded to solve a problem the waste industry wasn't built to solve: efficient, compliant, regenerative waste management for New York's cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and microbusinesses.

What We Do

Compliance, Without the Guesswork

HEWM provides comprehensive waste management solutions specifically designed for cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and microbusinesses. We ensure our clients achieve regulatory compliance while significantly reducing environmental impact and operational costs.

Specialized Training

Tailored SOPs and ongoing education programs

Efficient Waste Collection

Streamlined collection, transportation, and processing

Expert Consulting

Guidance on compliance and sustainable practices

Our Vision

From Liability to Resource

HEWM envisions a future where cannabis waste is transformed from a costly liability into a valuable resource. Through pioneering recycling and recovery programs, we're setting the standard for sustainable cannabis operations in New York State, expanding opportunities for local businesses, reducing environmental impact, and serving as a model for national adoption.

Meet the team

The Partners Behind HEWM

Chelsea Sweet

Managing Partner

Outsourced Controller for Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC, QBO ProAdvisor, and Railroad Payroll Specialist with 12 years of bookkeeping and business development experience. Brought her networking skills to expand cannabis services and HEWM's Rochester footprint.

Edwin Spencer

Managing Partner

Accountant with 12+ years in tax preparation and business planning, and 9+ years in cost accounting across construction and manufacturing. CEO and Lead Consultant of Sun Lion Financial Group LLC.

Chad Anderson

Managing Partner

Nearly a decade of entrepreneurial experience founding and leading organizations. Co-founder and CEO of A-Room Consulting Inc., and SVP of Operations and Business Development for BLOOM Roc. Deep connections across the cannabis industry.

Nick Agrippino

Managing Partner

Licensed CPA and CCIFP, Policy Committee Voting Member at the Cannabis Association of New York. Former CFO of NYS's 2nd licensed cannabis processor, Cirona Labs, and former Director of Cannabis Services at Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC.

Precious Brown

Managing Partner

Coming Soon.

Andrew Hollister

Managing Partner

20+ years of executive leadership, IT, and cybersecurity experience across compliance-driven industries. Andrew brings the operational discipline and systems-thinking that has built multiple businesses from startup to scale, now applied to HEWM's growth as New York's cannabis waste management partner.

Ready to Talk Waste Streams?

Talk to Our Team

We put the planet before profit.

Highly Efficient Waste Management (HEWM) | Rochester, NY | Fully Permitted and Insured
315-480-9175 | Contact | hewm-ny.com