Atlanta Recycling Company is family-owned and a leader in the reusable salvage business.

From our 40,000 square foot warehouse near the Atlanta Airport, we have grown to become the Southeast’s leading partner for thrift store salvage reuse.

In exchange for reusable salvage no longer needed or wanted by our thrift store partners, we divert these products from going into landfills and give them a valuable next life in the second-hand clothing market.  And in so doing, we are able to return millions of dollars of revenue back to a number of outstanding non-profit organizations throughout the Southeast.

Leadership Team

Nader Baaklini
Nader Baaklini Company Owner
Born in West Africa, Nader and his family moved to his mother’s home state of Georgia at the age of 7. He grew up in Peachtree City, “The Golf Cart capital of the World” and went on to graduate from Georgia Tech with a degree in Management, Finance in 2008. Upon graduating, he spent two years living on a ship and traveling to over 25 countries while volunteering with Operation Mobilization. He returned in 2010 and started Atlanta Recycling Company alongside his family’s export business. Nader married Virginia in 2013 and they welcomed their first daughter, Eleanor, in 2019. Nader enjoys traveling, hiking the national parks and the community he and his wife have at their church on the West Side of Atlanta.
Sonya Boggs
Sonya BoggsOperations & Logistics Manager
A Minnesota native, Sonya and her family moved to Fayetteville, Georgia in 2000. Since joining ARC in 2013, Sonya has been blessed with the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people whom she learns from every day. She enjoys her role in Operations and Logistics because of the fluid nature of the business that provides her with opportunities to grow and overcome new challenges every day. When she is not working, Sonya enjoys spending time with her family and two wonderful dogs. Her greatest joy in life was being a stay at home mother to her five children.
Jay Cook
Jay CookThrift Partner Relations
Born and raised in Denver, Jay attended the University of Wyoming on a football scholarship and studied marketing. Jay and his wife relocated to Atlanta in the early 90s. He found his way to the textile industry and eventually starting his own venture, Always Direct. Jay joined the ARC team in 2015 and enjoys spending time with his two children, being in the outdoors and meeting people.
Maryory Romearo
Maryory RomearoInternational Sales
Maryory is a native of Nicaragua and was raised in Miami, FL. She relocated to Georgia in 1992 and is married with two boys. Maryory has worked in the used clothing business for over 17 years. She loves to travel, her family and her customers and is very thankful to be working in this business.
Christian Battistini
Christian BattistiniWarehouse Manager
Born in Dijon, France, Christian and his family immigrated to the United States in 1987. He grew up playing competitive soccer while studying engineering. Christian manages the ARC warehouse and loves all things, coffee, cheese and soccer. He currently resides in Peachtree City, GA with his three children and granddaughter.

Why ARC?

We believe a company is only as good as its people.  We employ competent and knowledgeable team members who not only do their jobs exceedingly well, but also care about the organizations we serve.

We utilize the latest technology to ensure accurate weighing of recyclables and fair and accurate accounting of items received and revenue returned to partner organizations.

We realize that sometimes things change; we’re quick to respond with new and innovative solutions to meet the ongoing needs of our partners.

We maintain our fleet of 120+ trailers to ensure safe and reliable transportation of recyclables to and from our warehouse in south Atlanta.

We are mindful of the environmental impact we are having, together with our thrift partners, in keeping textiles out of landfills and providing a valuable second life for products in the used clothing marketplace.

ARC Proud Accomplishments

  • Finding new and relevant homes for items we receive, giving them a second life
  • The role we play in the global economy by creating jobs and providing clothing to people throughout the world
  • The significant financial support we’re able to provide to our non-profit partners
  • The positive impact we’re having on the environment through textile recycling

Green initiatives, such as recycling, are good for your organization and the environment.