Alex Sandoval began his career in the recycling industry in 2004, specializing in the fabrication and installation of material recovery facility (MRF) processing equipment, with a strong focus on retrofitting operations across the western states. He later transitioned into glass operations management, where he was involved in every phase of glass processing—from design and construction to operational execution. He was responsible for the profitability and efficiency of the glass processing facilities.

In 2019, Alex joined Leadpoint, where he managed MRF labor operations at multiple facilities nationwide. During his tenure, he played a key role in several new facility startups, contributing to the company’s growth across the country.

In 2023, Alex became general manager for the Phoenix market at Circular Services/Balcones. He was tasked with launching operations at the city-owned North MRF and recently led the successful startup of a state-of-the-art MRF in South Phoenix.

At the start of 2025, Alex transitioned into an area manager role for Circular Services, which includes responsibilities for both the state of Arizona and the North Texas (Dallas) marketplace.