ERG Environmental Services

What ERG Environmental Services does

ERG Environmental Services is a privately held, regional environmental services company headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, founded in 1995. The company provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, lab packing, site remediation, industrial cleaning, 24-hour emergency response, compliance training, and specialized handling for PCB and mercury waste streams. ERG serves industrial and manufacturing customers (including automotive and energy/utilities), municipalities and government entities, environmental consulting firms, and individual residential homeowners across a five-territory footprint covering Northern Michigan, Southwest Michigan, North Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and Indiana & Ohio.

The company's service platform is built around turnkey waste lifecycle management — from sampling, laboratory analysis, and waste characterization through packaging, labeling, manifest preparation, transportation, and final recycling or disposal at permitted facilities. Underlying capabilities include an owned fleet of Class 8 trucks, vacuum trucks, and roll-off trailers; TSCA/RCRA/OSHA/DOT-compliant handling; proprietary products such as the ARP Landfill Free Absorbent Program; and in-house RCRA/DOT/HAZWOPER training programs. The technology surface is operational and regulatory rather than software-led, with an e-commerce storefront layered on top for absorbent and equipment sales.

ERG's revenue model combines multiple transaction-fee and professional-services streams: per-load waste disposal, lab pack engagements, professional remediation projects, training priced per attendee, emergency response retainers and incident billing, and product/equipment sales through both direct field service and e-commerce. Distribution is direct via field sales, on-site service delivery, two household hazardous waste drop-off centers (Livonia, MI and Bowling Green, OH), and nine additional sales offices across Michigan and Ohio. The company is currently positioned as part of Arcwood Environmental following an acquisition that strengthens Arcwood's Midwest platform.

Name

ERG Environmental Services

Legal name

ERG Environmental Services

Website

https://ergenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ERG Environmental Services is a Livonia, Michigan-based hazardous waste management and remediation company serving industrial, municipal, and residential customers across the Great Lakes region with turnkey waste handling, lab packing, emergency response, and compliance training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Waste Management and Remediation Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Remediation Services (562910), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response Planning, Training & Spill Readiness Services (ERP, Drills, Standby) (EUAIAMAJ), Emergency Waste Packaging, Transportation & Disposal (Post-incident) (EUAIAMAH), Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA), Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Industrial cleaning services
• Site remediation services
• Environmental compliance training
• Lab pack services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Waste Management Services: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal services including sampling, characterization, packaging, transportation, and recycling/disposal at permitted facilities
2. Lab Pack Services: Chemical lab packing and technical services for industrial clients requiring specialized handling of hazardous materials
3. Remediation Services: Site investigation and remediation services for contaminated properties
4. Training Services: RCRA, DOT, and HAZWOPER training courses for regulatory compliance. Pricing based on number of attendees from each company
5. Environmental Emergency Response: 24-hour emergency response services for environmental incidents
6. Products & Equipment: Sale of absorbents, parts washers, and related equipment through e-commerce platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ERG Environmental Services delivers turnkey hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, site remediation, industrial cleaning and decontamination, lab pack services, 24-hour environmental emergency response, PCB and mercury management, and RCRA/DOT/HAZWOPER compliance training across the Great Lakes region. It also sells environmental equipment products including its proprietary ARP Landfill Free absorbents, sandblasting equipment, solvent recovery systems, and parts washers through its own e-commerce storefront. Service is delivered via the company's own fleet of trucks and trained field technicians, with household hazardous waste drop-off for residential customers.

Product overview

ERG Environmental Services is a regional environmental waste management and remediation company offering a comprehensive suite of services across the Great Lakes region. The portfolio includes core waste management services (hazardous/non-hazardous waste disposal, recycling, transportation), remediation services, industrial environmental services, emergency response, and specialized waste management (PCB, mercury, lab pack services). The company also provides compliance training (RCRA/DOT, HAZWOPER) and operates household hazardous waste drop-off facilities. Equipment products include absorbents, sandblasting, solvent recovery, and parts washers. The company serves the energy/utility, automotive/manufacturing, municipal/government, and environmental consultant sectors across Michigan and Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Management Turnkey hazardous and non-hazardous waste management covering sampling, laboratory analysis, waste characterization, packaging, marking, labeling, manifests, transportation, recycling, and disposal at permitted facilities. For industrial, manufacturing, energy, and utility customers in the Great Lakes region.
• Remediation Services Site investigation and remediation of contaminated land and properties, including de-manufacturing, asset recovery, underground and above-ground storage tank work, and spill cleanups. For industrial customers, consultants, and property owners needing environmental cleanup.
• Industrial Environmental Services Industrial cleaning, decontamination, vacuum truck and tanker truck liquid waste services, parts washing, and facility maintenance services for industrial and manufacturing plants.
• Lab Pack Services Specialized chemical lab packing, packaging, labeling, manifesting, transportation, and disposal of small-quantity hazardous materials from laboratories and industrial facilities. For industrial clients with hazardous chemical inventories requiring TSCA/DOT-compliant handling.
• Environmental Emergency Response 24/7 emergency response for hazardous material spills, environmental disasters, and urgent cleanup situations, dispatched via the 734-437-9677 hotline. For industrial, commercial, municipal, and transportation customers needing rapid on-site environmental incident response.
• Compliance Support Services Regulatory compliance consulting under RCRA, TSCA, and OSHA, including documentation, profiling, and audit support for hazardous waste generators.
• PCB Management Services Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) recycling and disposal services performed under TSCA permitting for utilities, industrial operators, and demolition projects.
• Mercury Management Specialized mercury waste collection, recycling, and disposal for mercury-containing devices and materials from industrial, healthcare, and institutional customers.
• Waste Disposal Alternatives Alternative waste disposal solutions including recycling and resource recovery for various waste streams that customers prefer over landfill disposal.
• Waste Management Training RCRA, DOT, and HAZWOPER training courses including 8-hour annual refresher courses, delivered on an open-enrollment basis and priced per attendee. For hazardous waste generators and workers needing regulatory certification.
• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Residential drop-off collection and disposal of household hazardous materials including paints, chemicals, batteries, electronics, and medications at designated sites in Livonia, MI and Bowling Green, OH.
• ARP Landfill Free Absorbent Program Industrial absorbent products sold through the company's e-commerce storefront, including the proprietary ARP landfill-free absorbent that combines spill-response performance with landfill-free disposal economics.
• Parts Washers Industrial parts washing equipment and associated cleaning solutions sold through the company's e-commerce storefront for industrial customers.
• Sandblasting Equipment Sandblasting equipment and related services for industrial surface preparation and cleaning sold through the company's e-commerce storefront.
• Solvent Recovery Equipment Solvent recovery equipment and related services for industrial solvent reuse and recycling sold through the company's e-commerce storefront.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting recycling initiatives and environmental stewardship in Michigan
• Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA)minorOthersProfessional association membership for East and West Michigan Chapters supporting environmental industry standards and professional development
• Environmental Management Association (Michigan)minorOthersState-level professional association for environmental management professionals in Michigan
• Northern Michigan Waterways Hazardous Materials Spill Planning Committee (NO-SPILLS)minorOthersRegional planning committee for hazardous materials spill response in Northern Michigan waterways
• Southeast Michigan Power Plant Engineers (SEPPES)minorOthersProfessional association for power plant engineers in Southeast Michigan focusing on safety and operational excellence
• Toledo Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBusiness membership organization supporting local commerce and business community in Toledo, Ohio region
• National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)minorOthersSmall business advocacy organization representing independent businesses at national level
• Greater Cleveland Safety CouncilminorOthersRegional safety organization promoting workplace safety in the Greater Cleveland area
• Black Swamp Safety CouncilminorOthersRegional safety council serving Northwest Ohio and surrounding areas promoting workplace and community safety

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and emergency response services. Directly comparable across ERG's core hazardous waste, lab pack, remediation, and emergency response lines, but at significantly greater national scale.
• Stericycle: Provider of regulated waste management and compliance services, including hazardous and medical waste. Comparable through its regulated waste services to industrial and healthcare customers, similar to ERG's industrial hazardous waste and household drop-off segments.
• Heritage Environmental Services: Privately held hazardous waste management and environmental services firm serving industrial clients across the U.S. Closely comparable to ERG in service mix (waste disposal, lab pack, remediation, emergency response) and customer profile (manufacturing, energy, automotive).
• Arcwood Environmental: Newer environmental services platform that recently acquired ERG. Operates in the same hazardous waste, remediation, and industrial services space and is the closest direct peer in terms of mid-market regional service model.
• Environmental Restoration (ER): U.S. provider of environmental remediation, emergency response, and industrial cleaning services. Overlaps with ERG on remediation, spill response, and industrial site services to manufacturing and commercial clients.
• PSC Environmental Services: Industrial services contractor offering industrial cleaning, waste management, and emergency response. Comparable to ERG on field-delivered industrial services and environmental compliance work.
• EQ (Environmental Quality): Hazardous and industrial waste services provider with disposal, recycling, and field service capabilities. Directly comparable to ERG's waste management, lab pack, and industrial environmental service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia North America: Global environmental services division operating waste management, remediation, and industrial services. Comparable to ERG across multiple service lines but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services company offering collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. Comparable on waste collection and disposal, though less focused than ERG on industrial hazardous waste streams.
• Republic Services: Major U.S. environmental services company providing non-hazardous and hazardous waste management after acquiring US Ecology. Comparable through its regulated waste and remediation offerings to industrial customers similar to ERG's book of business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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