FarWest Sanitation & Storage

Specialties

FarWest Sanitation & Storage is a local minority/​woman owned small business with headquarters in Concord. Outstanding Customer service is our driving force. We can deploy 100 hundred toilets anywhere in our service area within 2 hours, Provide Emergency Services & access to FarWest Dispatch ²⁴⁄₇. We deliver fully functioning restroom facilities to remote areas, Offer a selection of portable toilets, temporary restroom trailers, fencing & luxury accommodations, Provide «one-​stop-​shop» services for set-​up and teardown of any Temporary Site, whether it’s a long term Construction Site or one-​day Church Bazaar. A huge inventory so you get what you need within 24 hours. Our Field Technicians are friendly, conscientious. With 50 years of combined experience, our Dispatch team is a valuable resource ²⁴⁄₇ for event planners, school districts, street fairs & the list goes on. We have satisfied customers from General Contractors to Event Planners, Government Agencies to Emergency Response Teams.

History

Established in 1999.

Alex Rodriguez and business partner, his wife Lola, started the business in 1999. To their surprise, this arrangement quickly developed into a thriving business enterprise. Rodriguez’ stamp is obvious on virtually every aspect of the company. For example, the design of his pumper truck is the result of focusing on ease of use from the technician’s perspective. Rodriguez believes that the unique perspective gained by learning from the ground up is one of his most valuable assets. When asked to comment about his overall influence on the company, Rodriguez is quick to point out his employees. «One thing I’m proud of is I have a talent for hiring excellent people. I look at FarWest as a large family. Most of our people are here a long time. They are the base of our company and I’m very proud of them.» I encourage all my employees to own their work,” Rodriguez said in a recent interview. «I want their standards to be high and I want them to succeed.»

Meet the Business Owner

Alex R.

Business Owner

Alex Rodriguez is the owner and CEO of FarWest Sanitation & Storage. He started with 50 portable restrooms, one truck, and one driver. His wife and business partner, Lola, handled paperwork and Rodriguez concentrated on sales. Rodriguez has an uncanny ability to forecast industry trends, the most recent resulting in the addition of fencing and barricades. When discussing FarWest’s success, Rodriguez never fails to include the person responsible for his work ethic and outlook on life; his grandfather. «My grandfather told me there are three things you can’t buy or substitute: trust, respect and love. That’s something I preach to everyone who comes to work here. I want them to bring trust and respect to their jobs every day, and to leave love in their homes where their families need them. I also tell them three other things to never forget: If you lie to me, you’re gone. If you cheat, you’re gone. If you steal, you’re gone. It’s important to have that understanding from the beginning.»