About HEWM
At Highly Efficient Waste Management (HEWM), we are dedicated to revolutionizing waste management within New York State’s rapidly growing industry sectors. Our mission is clear:
Empowering our community through regenerative economics, providing essential solutions that enable businesses to thrive.
What We Do
HEWM provides comprehensive waste management solutions specifically designed for cultivators, processors, and microbusinesses. We ensure our clients achieve regulatory compliance while significantly reducing environmental impacts and operational costs.
Our core offerings include:
Specialized Training: Tailored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ongoing education programs.
Efficient Waste Collection: Streamlined collection, transportation, and processing services.
Expert Consulting: Guidance and support on compliance and sustainable practices.
Our Vision
HEWM is committed to becoming the national standard for sustainable waste management. Our vision includes continuous innovation, strategic expansion, and advocacy for supportive legislation to benefit industries, communities, and the environment.
Meet Our Team
Chelsea Sweet
Managing Partner
Outsourced Controller for Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC, QBO ProAdvisor and Railroad Payroll Specialist with 12 years of experience in bookkeeping and business development. Having grown and developed a specialized niche service in the rail industry she has recently used those networking skills to help expand cannabis services for the firm, as well as its local footprint in the Rochester market where she now makes her home, as transplant from Syracuse.
Edwin Spencer
Managing Partner
An accomplished accountant with over 12 years of experience in tax preparation and business planning, and more than 9 years in the cost accounting , predominantly within the construction and manufacturing industries. As the CEO and Lead Consultant of Sun Lion Financial Group LLC, Edwin has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping businesses and individuals navigate complex financial landscapes.
Chad Anderson
Managing Partner
With nearly a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Chad Anderson has founded and led numerous successful organizations. Currently, he serves as the Co-founder and CEO of A-Room Consulting Inc. and the Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development for BLOOM Roc. Chad’s extensive connections in the cannabis industry make him an invaluable resource for driving growth and achieving operational excellence.
Brett Maring
Managing Partner
Seasoned waste management professional with over 15 years of experience building and streamlining high-efficiency operations. After founding and growing a successful roll-off dumpster company, Brett is now bringing his expertise in logistics, compliance, and sustainable waste solutions to 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- Former Director of Cannabis Services - Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC- Areas of Expertise - Cannabis & Hemp, Mergers & Acquisitions, Construction, Manufacturing & Distribution