Ep 322 Beyond the Bin: Data, Compliance, and the Future of Waste Tech with Lainika Johnson, founder of Eco in the City and CEO of TrashLogic; Sacramento, CA, USA
From kitchen-table beginnings to revolutionizing waste management, Lainika’s journey proves that with vision and innovation, you can build a multi-million dollar business that tackles global challenges.
In this heartfelt episode, Lainika Johnson, founder of Eco in the City, shares her inspiring journey from starting TrashLogic out of necessity to launching a tech-driven company that is transforming the way cities and property management companies handle waste. With her innovative VIN Site 360 platform, Lainika is not just helping businesses stay compliant with complex waste regulations but is also leading the charge toward smarter, more sustainable waste management.
Here are the highlights:
-Lainika’s Journey to CEO: From being a complete outsider in the trash industry to building a self-funded, multi-million dollar business.
-Innovating Waste Management: How Eco in the City’s tech platform is transforming waste compliance and sustainability for cities and property managers.
-Solving Waste Compliance Challenges: How Eco in the City helps businesses avoid costly fines while improving efficiency and promoting sustainability.
-Lessons from Adversity: Overcoming labor shortages, pandemic disruptions, and the shift toward data-driven solutions in waste management.
-Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Lainika’s advice on trusting yourself, knowing your numbers, and building a thriving business from anywhere.
About the guest: Lainika E. Johnson is the founder of Eco in the City and CEO of TrashLogic, recognized as America's leading expert in waste reduction and workforce development. With nearly two decades of experience, she helps cities, property managers, and businesses transform waste challenges into sustainable, data-driven solutions. Starting her career at Republic Services and rising to senior executive at a California-based waste company, Lainika successfully onboarded nearly 200 multifamily communities in under a year. Her work combines technology, community, and policy, supported by credentials from Harvard Business School and UCLA. Lainika's expertise has been featured in major outlets like Black Enterprise, Black News, and local media such as Arizona’s ABC-15, Sacramento’s NBC KCRA-TV, and Waste & Recycling Magazine.
Connect with Lainika:
Website: trashlogic.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainikaj/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainikajohnson/
Connect with Allison:
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