Environmental services companies merge to form industry leader

US Ecology recently merged with NRC Group (NRCG), creating a national leader in comprehensive environmental compliance and waste management services to the marine and rail transportation, general industrial, commercial, government and energy industries.

Both US Ecology and NRCG operations Sprint Energy Services, Specialized Response Solutions and NRC are respected leaders in the environmental services industry, and the combination of companies under the US Ecology brand offers premier, turnkey solutions to meet clients' needs.

"The addition of NRCG's substantial service network strengthens and expands US Ecology's suite of environmental services," said Jeffrey R. Feeler, president, CEO and chairman of US Ecology. "This transaction establishes US Ecology as a leader in standby and emergency response services and adds a new waste vertical in oil and gas exploration and production landfill disposal to further drive waste volumes throughout the Gulf region."

US Ecology's national footprint and over 65 years of expertise in the treatment, recycling and disposal of hazardous waste -- combined with Sprint's state-of-the-art oilfield waste disposal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast -- offers customers in the E&P industry an unprecedented level of leading, turnkey solutions.

With facilities in closest proximity to the heaviest oil and gas producing regions, including the Eagle Ford and Permian Basins, US Ecology's extensive disposal and service capabilities enhance Sprint's comprehensive energy waste disposal solutions for waste extracted directly from wells. US Ecology's fleet of equipment and facilities, located in the highest-volume area of operator activity, offers customers additional industrial services. This benefits customers with reduced transportation fees and risk, along with faster turnaround time on scheduled or emergency response services, all while ensuring the highest level of commitment and dedication to safety and compliance.

Combining Sprint's energy waste disposal services and NRC's emergency and standby response capabilities, US Ecology's team of professionals continues to deliver complete service excellence through all facets of day-to-day business. Oil and gas customers have access to greater turnkey upstream, midstream and downstream solutions for mixed-stream hazardous waste with treatment and disposal options out of US Ecology's facility in Robstown, Texas. This RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste landfill also offers thermal recycling capabilities for recoverable organic waste streams. US Ecology's turnkey solutions also include field and industrial services such as equipment cleaning and rental, remediation, transportation, repository and emergency response services, as well as retail waste compliance. The company's strengthened services and footprint make US Ecology a leading provider, able to safely manage any and all needs for energy waste disposal.

The recent merger adds and strengthens many key service offerings for customers and expands US Ecology's team of professionals and geographic footprint to over 130 locations throughout North America and around the globe. US Ecology is best positioned to continue to provide safe and compliant solutions for all environmental, field and industrial service needs.

For more information, visit www.usecology.com or call (800) 242-3209.