The First and Only RCRA-Compliant Elemental Mercury Disposal in the U.S.
Why Mercury Disposal Has Been a Problem for Over a Decade
The Mercury Export Ban Act (MEBA), signed in 2008 and effective in 2013, prohibited the export of elemental mercury. For many organizations, that left only one option: storing mercury stockpiles indefinitely, year after year.
Indefinite storage doesn't solve the problem—it delays it. It carries ongoing costs, long-term liability, and real environmental risk. Until now, no compliant path existed for final disposal inside the United States.
VLS Texas Molecular changes that. We provide the first true domestic solution for elemental mercury disposal since MEBA took effect.
A Permanent, Compliant Solution for Elemental Mercury
VLS Texas Molecular is the first and only provider in the United States permitted to dispose of elemental mercury in full compliance with RCRA standards. Treatment and permanent disposal take place at our RCRA-permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) in Deer Park, Texas.
Our facility holds permits from both the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accept and dispose of elemental mercury. The result is a final, regulated path that removes the burden of long-term storage.
This solution is part of the broader hazardous waste services VLS provides—combining advanced disposal technology with decades of compliance expertise.
Key Benefits
How It Works
Our patent-pending process delivers safe, permanent disposal in a clear sequence:
Acceptance
We receive elemental mercury at our RCRA-permitted Deer Park, Texas TSDF, which operates 24/7/365.
Conversion
Our technology converts elemental mercury into a stable mercury solution, ensuring safe handling and processing.
Permanent disposal.
The stabilized material is permanently disposed of underground using our proven injection technology—originally designed to protect drinking water sources.
Certification.
You receive a certificate of disposal, confirming the material is permanently removed from the biosphere.
This is the only final solution for elemental mercury that fits within existing regulations and does not require export.
Industries We Serve
Our elemental mercury disposal solution is designed to support organizations managing mercury stockpiles and waste, including:
• Mining
• Energy
• Chemical
• Manufacturing
• Federal Agencies managing legacy mercury reserves
If your operation carries the cost and risk of stored mercury, we can help you transition to a compliant, permanent solution.
Why Choose VLS
Proven experience. Our team brings over 40 years of hazardous waste management expertise to every project. Since 2021, we've safely disposed of over 67 million gallons of mercury-contaminated waste from private generators across multiple industries.
Unmatched capacity and confidence. Our Permitted Class I Hazardous Waste Deep Well Injection Facilities dispose of over 175 million gallons of waste annually—the highest capacity in the nation. They're backed by RCRA, TCEQ, and EPA certifications, including a 10,000-year No Migration Petition.
State-of-the-art facilities. The Deer Park facility has operated since 1981 and is the only site in the nation equipped to deliver this level of mercury waste management. It runs 24/7/365 and provides a no-discharge solution.
Tailored to your operation. We build waste management strategies around your specific operational requirements, simplifying compliance and minimizing risk.
Resolve Your Mercury Challenges—Domestically and Permanently
VLS Texas Molecular is open for business and accepting elemental mercury now. Let our team show you how to simplify compliance, reduce liability, and protect the environment.
Stop Storing. Start Disposing.
Contact our hazardous waste experts today to discuss your mercury stockpile and get a disposal plan in place.
