Client Spotlight: Robust
At Monarch Waste Co., we’re proud to partner with businesses that share our values. Robust, a cultivator based in Cuba, Missouri, produces medical marijuana for dispensaries statewide. They are one of our longest-standing partners and are a clear example of what it means to grow sustainably.
A Cultivator Rooted in Purpose
Founded in 2021 by Tyler Hannegan and Brad Rhodes, Robust has always taken a natural-first approach. Every product—from flower and pre-rolls to live hash rosin and edibles—is made without pesticides, artificial terpenes, or chemical additives.
To make their live hash rosin, Robust uses the fresh frozen technique, which involves freezing cannabis buds immediately after harvest to lock in the plant’s full terpene and cannabinoid profile. This process results in high-quality, solventless extracts that are both potent and aromatic.
Their 75,000-square-foot facility features conversion grow rooms that use natural sunlight and supplemental lighting, enabling plants to thrive. Plants are protected using beneficial natural predators instead of pesticides, and composting is used to mend and reuse soil.
Everything is also hand-watered and hand-trimmed. While automation continues to shape the industry, Robust is focused on staying as close to the Earth as possible.
Programs That Back It Up
Robust is a participant in the Clean Green Certified program, which was formed in 2004 as a means to regulate legal cannabis products and allow legal cannabis businesses to obtain organic certification based on USDA National Organic Program standards.
Additionally, Robust is Missouri’s first marijuana cultivator to be Certified Kind. Created in 2014, this earth-friendly approach to agriculture promotes farming in harmony with natural systems using methods that are “Kind to Life, Kind to Earth.”
Why Sustainability Matters
At Robust, sustainability isn't a buzzword—it's a way of life. Their team is focused on producing cannabis that’s good for both people and the planet. They focus on what people want as medicine: the most natural, clean, and organic medicine they can find.
A Trusted Partnership With Monarch Waste Co.
Monarch Waste Co. has been working with Robust since they broke ground at their Cuba facility in 2021, making them one of our longest and most trusted partners. Our partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to sustainability. Monarch’s services help support Robust’s environmental goals—we handle waste responsibly so their team can stay focused on their growth and craft.
Over the years, we’ve grown together, adapting and evolving side by side. This is what real partnership looks like: shared values, mutual support, and a whole lot of trust.
Make Your Business Even Better
Monarch Waste Co., Missouri’s first cannabis waste service, is proud to be sustainable. With every new partnership between Monarch and other cannabis brands, the industry grows closer to a more sustainable future for businesses and the planet. To date, we’ve diverted over 328,000 pounds of waste from Missouri landfills.
Our step-by-step process handles cannabis waste responsibilities, allowing your facility to focus on other vital business operations. Whether you need services weekly, bi-monthly, or as needed, our team is here to assist you. Get in touch with a member of our team to schedule your pick-up today!