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.
what is modern landfill
19
Sep

What is a Modern Landfill?

September 19, 2022
Although individuals and corporations alike are making strides to reduce the amount of waste that goes into nationwide landfills, trash and by-products are still populating landfills. After reuse, recycling, and composting efforts, 54% of America’s municipal solid waste meets its final destination in a landfill. While landfill disposal is the least desirable option in the waste management hierarchy, it’s important to know how...
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how soil remediation benefits the environment
12
Sep

How Soil Remediation Benefits the Environment

September 12, 2022
Soil contamination, caused by human activity, harms the environment and threatens human health. Soil remediation targets these harmful contaminants to create safer, cleaner soil. Thanks to improvements in soil cleanup technology, inhospitable land areas are becoming once again useful for human and animal life. It’s essential to understand how soil remediation works and how it...
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how to choose an industrial waste management company
05
Sep

How to Choose an Industrial Waste Management Company For Your Business

September 5, 2022
Before you choose a waste management company to help you reduce, transport and dispose of your waste, you need information about the services that waste management companies offer. You also need to know how to choose the right partner for your business’ requirements. Finding a company that understands the general needs of business waste management...
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vls acquires safety railway service
01
Sep

VLS acquires Safety Railway Service

September 1, 2022
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC (“VLS” or the “Company”), a North American leader in delivering innovative environmental solutions supporting its clients in achieving their sustainability goals and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today announced that it has acquired Safety Railway Service (“SRS”). Based in Victoria, Texas, SRS provides full-service railcar repair and fabrication services...
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items you shouldn't dump in a dumpster
29
Aug

10 Items You Shouldn’t Toss into Your Dumpster

August 29, 2022
When you’re tackling a spring clean-up for your business, the amount of unwanted trash you accumulate can surprise you. Regular trash and waste removal can make it difficult to get rid of your waste, with limits on the number of bags and oversized items you can put out each week. Roll-off dumpsters are perfect for situations where you’re accumulating a lot of trash...
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what industries require wastewater treatment
22
Aug

What Industries Require Wastewater Treatment?

August 22, 2022
Wastewater treatment is a vital process for many different industries. Companies must carry it out responsibly to help keep the planet healthy and human populations safe. Total water use in the United States is estimated to be about 322 billion gallons a day, with industrial use accounting for almost half that amount. In 2017, U.S. industries...
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15
Aug

Minimizing Liability Through Waste Disposal

August 15, 2022
Running a manufacturing facility, oil and gas refinery, pharmaceutical company or food-processing plant — among other operations — generates a tremendous amount of waste, particularly chemical waste. Much of that waste is hazardous. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between 2001 and 2015, the United States produced approximately 20 to 29 million tons of...
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ways to foster a more sustainable business
08
Aug

19 Ways to Foster a More Sustainable Business

August 8, 2022
Today, it’s critical for companies to practice environmental stewardship. Consumers want products made from sustainable materials, and employees want to work for ethical companies. Even investors are jumping on board, filling their portfolios with companies that follow environmental, social and governance principles. Besides being a hot-button issue, many eco-friendly initiatives also save companies money. With...
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waste climate footprint
01
Aug

Waste & Climate: Reducing Your Footprint

August 1, 2022
When your business is planning for materials purchasing and waste disposal, it’s important to consider the environment and the climate — and to think about how you can limit your consumption and waste production and reduce your carbon footprint. If resource consumption continues according to historical trends, global resource extraction could balloon to 190 billion tons a...
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How to manage business waste disposal.
25
Jul

What Environmental Managers Need to Know About Business Waste Disposal

July 25, 2022
The roles of environmental managers are essential to ensuring that business operations avoid noncompliance issues with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste requirements. By focusing on environmental waste management, you can reduce the amount of waste produced by your business, making it more efficient, less wasteful and more responsible towards the environment. To meet these goals,...
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I Squared Captital logo with dark and light blue colors.
20
Jul

I Squared Capital to Acquire VLS Environmental Solutions, a Leading Sustainability Solutions and ESG-Friendly Waste Services Company in North America, From Aurora Capital Partners

July 20, 2022
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III, to acquire VLS Environmental Solutions (“VLS”) from Aurora Capital Partners, a leading middle-market private equity firm. VLS provides mission-critical, customized waste and specialty cleaning and repair services to a...
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Disposing of used oil sustainably.
18
Jul

How to Properly Dispose of Used Oil

July 18, 2022
Today, environmental awareness, responsibility and sustainability are key concerns for any business. Industries that generate potentially harmful waste products, such as used oil, require careful adherence to cross-industry standards. Such standards ensure the safest, cleanest environment possible. As a modern business, understanding how to define, store, recycle and dispose of used oil should be one of...
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Benefits of industrial waste recycling.
11
Jul

7 Ways to Benefit from Industrial Waste Recycling

July 11, 2022
We’ve long ago learned the motto: Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. And it’s easy to apply on a personal level. Using a refillable water bottle instead of plastic, bundling your newspapers and cardboard for recycling, or even refurbishing old furniture or electronics. But when we take a look at our workplace and the waste stream created within,...
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Difference between hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
05
Jul

Hazardous vs. Non-Hazardous Waste — What’s the Difference? 

July 5, 2022
Industries produce many types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and knowing what to do with waste products can be tricky. Every year, the United States generates about 7.6 billion tons of industrial waste, and it all has to go somewhere. But what are the different types of waste, and how should you handle them? In this guide, we’ll...
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Wade Grunmeyer joins VLS Environmental Solutions as regional vice president of marine services.
20
Jan

Wade Grundmeyer joins VLS

January 20, 2022
VLS Recovery Services, LLC Announces Wade Grundmeyer as Regional Vice President of Marine SELA HOUSTON, Texas, (January 20, 2022) – VLS Recovery Services, LLC (“VLS” or the “Company”), the North American leader in delivering innovative environmental solutions that support our clients in achieving their sustainability goals, today announced that Wade Grundmeyer has been named Regional...
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