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Status◇ research
Bankrupt
Status Detail
Filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 2, 2015. Company ceased operations following federal criminal investigation into illegal hazardous waste disposal practices. Site cleanups at Kentucky facilities continued through 2019 using public funds.
Exit Type◇ research
Shutdown
Subsequent Funding◇ research
$0
Received VC Funding◇ research
—
Current Employees◇ research
—
Peak Employees◇ research
50
SBIR/STTR Awards◇ research
None
Used Crowdfunding◇ research
No
Notes
KY Angel PDF shows $250,000 actual KAITC investment on 2015-02-26. Kentucky environmental reports describe GES as an e-waste recycler that began operations in 2008 with facilities in Georgetown, Cynthiana, and Winchester. Trade and DOJ coverage reports that the company filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on 2015-11-02, and later federal criminal cases against former owner Kenneth Gravitt stemmed from illegal storage and disposal of hazardous CRT waste. This is a clear inactive/bankrupt case.
[Deep research 2026-04-11] Research confirms Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing on 2015-11-02. Former owner Kenneth Gravitt was federally indicted and imprisoned for RCRA violations related to illegal CRT waste disposal, including burying CRTs and creating open piles of leaded glass. Court ordered $5.4 million restitution (unlikely to be paid). Kentucky appropriated $3.5+ million for cleanup of contaminated sites in Georgetown, Cynthiana, and Winchester, with cleanup activities continuing through 2019. Employee count estimates ranged from 20-50 during operations. No patents, SBIR/STTR grants, or crowdfunding found. Company claimed certifications including BAN e-Stewards and R2 prior to shutdown.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 · Evidence score: 5/5