Anthony Lomangino is an American businessman and entrepreneur in the waste management and recycling industry. He is best known as the founder and chairman of Southern Waste Systems and its affiliate companies, including Sun Recycling, and for his leadership in advancing recycling technologies and services in the United States. Lomangino’s career has spanned more than four decades in waste collection, recycling, and environmental services, earning him industry recognition, philanthropic involvement, and, more recently, a nomination to a federal board. (Northwood University)
Early Life and Education
Details about Lomangino’s early life are limited in public records. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration from St. John’s University.
Career
Waste Management and Recycling
Lomangino began his career in the sanitation and recycling industry in the Northeast United States, where he worked in various capacities before helping to form Star Recycling, a company that grew to become one of the largest privately owned waste management firms in the nation with more than $125 million in annual revenues.
In 1999, he founded Southern Waste Systems (SWS) in South Florida, focusing on recycling construction and demolition (C&D) debris and other waste streams. The company’s affiliate, Sun Recycling, became a significant recycler of construction and demolition materials, with facilities throughout the region. Under Lomangino’s leadership, the company developed innovative recycling processes aimed at reducing landfill use and improving resource recovery.
Lomangino has also served on industry boards, including the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), reflecting his influence in shaping recycling industry practices. (Construction & Demolition Recycling)
Industry Recognition
Throughout his career, Lomangino has received multiple honors for his business leadership and contributions to environmental services, including the Outstanding Business Leader Award from Northwood University and induction into the Construction & Demolition Recycling Hall of Fame.
Political Appointment
In 2025, former President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Lomangino to the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service (USPS), a presidentially appointed body that helps oversee the agency’s operations and strategic direction. Trump praised Lomangino as a successful businessman and reformer, noting his extensive experience and leadership in waste management. Lomangino’s confirmation by the Senate was pending at the time of reporting. (Newsmax)
Personal Life
Lomangino resides in Palm Beach County, Florida, with his wife, Lynda Lomangino, who has been active in public service and philanthropic efforts, including her own appointment to the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. The couple is known for their charitable contributions and involvement in community activities. (Newsmax)
See Also
- Southern Waste Systems
- Sun Recycling
- Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA)
- United States Postal Service Board of Governors
