Celebrating 70 Years

2022 marks the 70th anniversary of US Ecology providing industry-leading environmental, industrial and emergency response solutions to our customers. Seventy years of commitment and dedication to developing innovative waste disposal, treatment and recycling offerings to better manage our customers’ environmental needs and provide sustainable solutions to protect human health and the environment. 

Thank You

Our growth and success couldn’t have been achieved without the trust and partnership of our customers—you. And for that reason, we want to thank you. Thank you to every customer, vendor, supplier and partner throughout our storied journey. We appreciate your trust in our safe and compliant solutions that ensure your business continues operations day to day, year to year.

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US Ecology Through the Years

For 70 years, committed team members and customers alike have ensured US Ecology reached the next level of environmental leadership, from

• Starting out in 1952 as the Nuclear Engineering Company who was licensed to securely dispose of low-level radioactive waste, to

• Expanding our geographic footprint and service offering into a comprehensive suite of environmental, industrial and emergency response services, and

• Engineering some of the nation’s most innovative and sustainable recycling technologies to match the pace and environmental needs of today’s industry.

We invite you to read through more of the important milestones across the decades that shaped US Ecology into the industry leader we are today.

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2019

Merger with National Response Corporation, Specialized Response Solutions, and Sprint Energy Services

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Acquired 

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2018

Acquired

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ES&H Dallas and Midland acquired; Emergency & Spill Response Services added

2016

Acquired Evoqua Vernon, CA facility 

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2014

Acquired

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US Ecology is nationwide; Field & Industrial Services added

2012

Acquired 

Dynecol

2010

Acquired 

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Changed name to US Ecology, Inc.

2008

Thermal recycling services opened

2007

Upgraded infrastructure at Texas, Nevada and Idaho; Added rail fleet

2001

Grand View, ID facility acquired

1984

American Ecology Corp. IPO

1976

The Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed

1973

Opened Robstown, TX hazardous waste disposal cells

1970

Opened Beatty, NV hazardous waste disposal cells

1968

First hazardous waste services facility opened (Sheffield, IL)

1965

America’s second LLRW disposal facility opened (Richland, WA) 

1962

America’s first licensed LLRW disposal facility opened (Beatty, NV)

1952

Founded as Nuclear Engineering Company