Best Way Disposal — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
18 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Best Way Disposal Inc
DBA
Best Way Disposal
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
5300 E Ml Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone
(269) 226-9200
Power units
140
Drivers
115
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 18 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
22.2%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 18 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
syates@azoservices.com — company domain
Domain age
azoservices.com registered 2000-04-19 (26 years)
Mail host
Self-hosted / other
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
6
Reportable crashes
6
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: MI 11/2025 · MI 07/2025 · MI 04/2025 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 11, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 6, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 28, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 31, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 26, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 25, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 27, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Dec 18, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Dec 17, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 5, 2024 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 1, 2024 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 18, 2024 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Dec 5, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Oct 2, 2023 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Sep 12, 2023 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 9, 2023 | MI | Level I — Full |
Most recent 18 of 18 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Best Way Disposal dumped after 30 years serving Portage - Michigan Capitol Confidential
Michigan Capitol Confidential · 9/18/2025
Portage's single-hauler trash plan sparks debate over choice and transparency - WWMT
WWMT · 10/16/2025
Portage residents could lose trash pickup options, but save money - MLive.com
MLive.com · 1/23/2025
Portage residents to vote May 5 on who hauls their trash away - Michigan Capitol Confidential
Michigan Capitol Confidential · 4/27/2026
What to know about the 'Take Back the Trash' ballot initiative in Portage - WWMT
WWMT · 5/1/2026
‘Our trash, our choice!’ crowd chants as Portage awards controversial trash contract - MLive.com
MLive.com · 7/24/2025
Petition to recall single-hauler trash ordinance puts issue back on the table in Portage - WWMT
WWMT · 1/7/2026
The fire broke out in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. - MLive.com
MLive.com · 8/9/2022
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