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VLS Environmental Solutions (VLS) announced the acquisition of Environmental & Chemical Consulting (ECC), a trusted Los Angeles, California-based provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste solutions. The acquisition further strengthens VLS' position as a provider of sustainable solutions.

ECC is strategically located with 10-day hazardous waste transfer facilities in Mentone and Stockton, California, with expertise in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management for a comprehensive list of industries—including manufacturing, retail, government, and telecommunications.

"This is an exciting opportunity for ECC to join VLS and strengthen its logistics and waste processing network," says David Rains, former Owner of ECC and newly appointed Senior Director of Business Improvement for VLS. "This combination is about execution and opportunity. By bringing together our operational strengths, systems, and talented teams, we are creating a more agile, efficient, and scalable organization that is better positioned to serve our customers and support future growth."

ECC complements VLS' existing 10-day logistics network across Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Tijuana, while enhancing the company's hazardous and non-hazardous waste processing and logistics capabilities in Quartzsite, Phoenix, Tijuana, Deer Park, and Corpus Christi, Texas. The addition of the Stockton, California facility significantly expands the company's footprint into Northern California, providing broader geographic coverage and improved service capabilities throughout the region.

Together, these strategically located operations create a comprehensive West Coast platform that enables VLS to deliver integrated transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal solutions. The expanded network enhances operational efficiency, increases responsiveness, and strengthens VLS' ability to provide innovative, compliant, and cost-effective environmental solutions to customers across the western United States.

"This acquisition expands our capabilities and strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions across the West Coast," adds John Magee, CEO of VLS Environmental Solutions. "I'm proud of what both teams have accomplished and even more excited about what we will achieve together. We are delighted to welcome the ECC team to the VLS family."