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VLS: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
VLS Environmental Solutions is a leader in sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. The company’s Waste Services division provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. The company’s Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. The company’s Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. VLS has over 1,000 employees in 40+ locations across North America.
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At VLS, we believe our actions today can pave the way for a better tomorrow. In collaborating with companies across the United States, we build sustainability goals for individual companies to contribute to the global mission of reducing environmental impact.
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1,157,000 tons
Waste-to-Energy & Engineered Fuel
.47% trir in 2022
National average for Total Recordable Incident Rates is 2.68%.
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VLS Cares: Championing Breast Cancer Awareness
VLS Environmental Solutions is not just committed to environmental sustainability; we're also dedicated to nurturing healthier communities. Our initiative, VLS Cares, underscores this commitment through our active support of vital causes like Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In October, our team donned pink and rallied together, demonstrating our solidarity with the millions impacted by breast cancer worldwide.
We're proud to share a special video that captures our commitment to this cause. This video is more than a symbol of our support—it's an invitation for everyone to join in raising awareness and promoting early detection, which can save lives. As we continue our work in creating sustainable solutions for industries, we remain equally devoted to supporting our communities and contributing to a healthier future for all.
January 30, 2024
Join Us As We Showcase Our Sustainability Solutions at TCEQ
Join VLS on May 14-15, 2024, at Austin Convention Center for transformative environmental solutions at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference. Follow us for further details.
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The Power of Injection Wells: Revolutionizing Waste Disposal
January 30, 2024
At VLS Environmental Solutions, we are always on the lookout for innovative, efficient, and eco-friendly methods of treating aqueous waste. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we’ve embraced the utilization of injection wells for waste sequestration, a solution that is proving to be a game-changer in the waste management industry. Injection wells, while not a […]
The Challenges of Aqueous PFAS Treatment
January 30, 2024
PFAS, or Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are a group of man-made chemicals that have been in use since the mid-20th century. They are used in a…
Waste Sequestration Technology: A Sustainable Solution for Wastewater Disposal
January 30, 2024
Welcome to the future of recycling, where artificial turf is no longer just the underfoot of your favorite sports field—it’s a sustainable source of energy.
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