70 Years

Celebrating 70 Years

2022 marks the 70^th 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.

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.