We are excited to announce the opening of our new waste-to-energy facility in Quartzsite, Arizona.
We are excited to announce the opening of our new waste-to-energy facility in Quartzsite, Arizona.

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VLS is an industry leader in Waste to Energy and Recycling. Our clients rely on us to provide comprehensive solutions to their waste management challenges, from reducing costs to achieving long-term sustainability goals. Our network of operating facilities, dedicated customer service teams, and strong transportation partnerships enable us to efficiently and effectively respond to our clients’ needs nationwide.
21
Sep

VLS Environmental Solutions Opens Waste-To-Energy Facility in Quartzsite, Arizona,Offering Zero Waste Solutions and Waste-to-Energy Processing

September 21, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (September 20, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions is thrilled to unveil its grass roots waste-to-energy processing facility in Quartzsite, AZ. The facility is a long-awaited processing facility serving the west coast to, deliver local, sustainable solutions for waste management services. John Magee, CEO of VLS Environmental Solutions, shares his excitement: “The opening of...
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28
Aug

Shredded Heat™: Revolutionizing Fuel Consumption in the Cement Industry

August 28, 2023
Shredded Heat™, an innovation in the domain of Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEF), is transforming the way cement kilns operate. Traditionally, cement manufacturing plants heavily relied on natural resources such as coal and natural gas. These resources, while effective, pose significant challenges – they are finite, expensive, and their extraction and use contribute substantially to carbon...
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27
Jul

VLS Environmental Solutions Celebrates Accepting 120 Million Gallons of Aqueous PFAS Safely and Securely

July 27, 2023
VLS Environmental Solutions (VLS) is proud to announce that their Deer Park facility has accepted over 120 million gallons of hazardous and non-hazardous aqueous PFAS over the past five years at its 3 wells. This news comes as regulations regarding PFAS are becoming enacted, and more clients are evaluating sequestration in VLS’s hazardous waste injection...
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27
Jul

VLS Environmental Solutions: Making Rail Operations Safer and More Sustainable

July 27, 2023
The rail industry is an essential component of our nation’s infrastructure. It transports a variety of goods and materials across the country, making it vital to our economy. However, keeping railcars clean and in compliance with regulations is an arduous task. That’s why VLS Environmental Solutions offers comprehensive railcar cleaning services to make sure operations...
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13
Jun

VLS Waste Calculator: Unlock the Power of Waste-to-Energy

June 13, 2023
VLS is proud to announce the launch of its new Waste Calculator tool, which provides an unprecedented level of insight into VLS’s environmental impact from Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and alternative engineered fuel (AEF) production. With just a few clicks, users can gain instant access to data: MMBtu of energy created. CCF of natural gas conserved. MT...
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13
Jun

VLS Environmental Solutions Announces Promotion of Raul Pena to Chief Information Officer

June 13, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (June 13, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of environmental services, is proud to announce the promotion of Raul Pena to Chief Information Officer. Raul began with VLS in May 2022 as the Vice President of IT and was promoted to CIO in June 2023. Raul brings a wealth of experience...
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19
Apr

VLS Environmental Solutions celebrates Earth Day with release of its 2022 ESG Report

April 19, 2023
Houston, Texas (April 20, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today published its VLS 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report on its corporate website at URL (pending). “For VLS, 2022 was a year of transforming our organization through growth, while continuing...
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04
Apr

Becoming A Zero Waste Company

April 4, 2023
Have you ever thought how much waste your business sends to the landfill? The textile industry, for example, sends over 92 million tons of textile waste each year. YIKES! As commercial business and industries continue to expand, companies are trying to do their part in preserving the environment and protecting the planet. When you use...
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04
Apr

VLS Environmental Solutions Names Kris Terrill as Chief Financial Officer

April 4, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (April 4, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company, and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today announced the appointment of Mr. Kris Terrill as the Chief Financial Officer.   VLS CEO, John Magee commented, “We are thrilled to have Kris join our team. He is a high-impact...
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what is railcar cleaning and why is it important?
21
Feb

What is Railcar Cleaning and Why Is It Important?

February 21, 2023
The United States freight network is one of the largest in the world, consisting of almost 140,000 route miles. It is used to transport various goods and materials for nearly every industry, from mining to fast-moving consumer goods and agriculture. Every year, about 1.7 billion tons of goods are moved across the U.S. by the freight system. Railcars...
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developing a barge maintenance plan
21
Feb

Developing a Barge Maintenance Plan

February 21, 2023
Conducting maintenance in the fastest time with the lowest possible costs is vital for productivity in commercial shipping. Shipping companies regularly follow a barge maintenance plan to align their vessels with the relevant safety and operational standards. Barge maintenance is essential to extend the life cycle of various barge components and reduce the deterioration and...
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08
Feb

VLS Environmental Solutions Expands Operating Footprint With Acquisition of SRE Environmental

February 8, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (February 8, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, has acquired SRE Environmental, a waste management solutions company in Phoenix, Arizona. SRE manages millions of gallons of commercial and industrial wastewater throughout the western United States utilizing its large fleet of...
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25
Jan

Combatting Pollution Through Industrial Waste Management

January 25, 2023
Manufacturing facilities of various industries are an unavoidable part of modern civilization. These industrial facilities manufacture products that make people’s lives simpler and more convenient. However, these enterprises also generate a substantial amount of non-biodegradable, non-recyclable, and hazardous industrial waste. When this waste isn’t disposed of appropriately, it pollutes the environment’s air, land, and water...
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23
Jan

VLS Environmental Solutions Names Brian Brantley General Counsel and Head of ESG

January 23, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (December 14, 2022) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of environmental solutions helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals, announced today it has named Brian Brantley, General Counsel and Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).   In this role, Mr. Brantley will be responsible for VLS’s legal affairs, as well as for...
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why your hull needs regular cleaning
18
Jan

Why Your Hull Needs Regular Cleaning

January 18, 2023
A crucial aspect of being a barge owner is keeping it in excellent condition so you don’t have to spend additional money on unneeded repairs and maintenance. While cleaning your vessel’s interior and the easily accessible external surfaces is reasonably straightforward, hull cleaning requires an entirely different level of effort.  Because it’s a more challenging process than...
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