W R R Environmental Service

What W R R Environmental Service does

WRR Environmental Services Company Incorporated is a privately held hazardous and non-hazardous waste management company founded in 1970 and headquartered at a single integrated facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The platform is anchored by a fully permitted RCRA Part B treatment and storage facility — the first commercial facility in Wisconsin to receive that designation — and is operated through several sub-brands and divisions: RESCO for 24/7 emergency hazmat spill response (since 1993), AIS for parts cleaning equipment and services, and core service lines covering solvent recycling, fuel blending, wastewater pre-treatment, site remediation (since 1986), household hazardous waste collection (since 1995), custom chemical processing, in-house laboratory services, and chemical transportation.

The company's underlying technology is industrial chemistry rather than software: vacuum distillation, fractionation, thin-film evaporation, molecular sieve liquid drying, emulsification, halogenated compound drying, custom blending, and pilot scale testing, supplemented by a State of Wisconsin certified commercial laboratory operating 24/5 with testing across physical parameters, organics, corrosivity, EP toxicity, waste fingerprinting, ignitability, and metals. A specialized chemical transportation fleet of 25 tankers, 15 van trailers, and access to 100+ non-dedicated tractors supports captive logistics across North America and internationally.

WRR generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee and managed-services arrangements: per-load solvent recycling (toll recycling) and reclaimed solvent product sales, fee-based fuel blending into cement kiln supplemental fuel, managed wastewater pre-treatment routed to partner treatment plants, scheduled parts cleaning service contracts, site remediation professional services, and emergency hazmat response on retainer or incident basis. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the customized nature of waste profile analysis and regulatory documentation. Customers span Fortune 500 industrial enterprises, government agencies, SMBs, automotive and industrial service providers, and municipal household hazardous waste programs (e.g., Eau Claire County, Chippewa County). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct outreach, phone inquiries, and contact form submissions, with no digital marketing or social media presence. A material risk factor is the May 2021 PFAS contamination discovery at the facility, which the company is remediating in coordination with state and local officials.

Name

W R R Environmental Service

Legal name

WRR Environmental Services Company Incorporated

Website

https://wrres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Waste Management Services

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Remediation Services (56291)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Landfill & Secure Disposal (RCRA Subtitle C) (BPALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Spill Response & Decontamination (BPABANAH), Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Solvent recycling
• Environmental remediation
• Wastewater treatment
• Chemical transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solvent Recycling Services: Recovery and recycling of industrial solvents including lacquer thinner, acetone, MEK, ethyl acetate, and specialty solvents. Returns reclaimed product for reuse through toll recycling arrangement with customers.
2. Fuel Blending Operations: Conversion of unsuitable waste materials into supplemental fuel for cement kilns through waste-to-energy conversion process preserving natural energy resources.
3. Wastewater Treatment Services: On-site processing to strip organic contaminants, separate oils, and reduce metal contaminants, with processed waters sent to industrial wastewater treatment facilities for final compliance treatment.
4. Parts Cleaning Equipment and Services: AIS division provides solvent and water based parts cleaners for automotive, industrial, and manufacturing applications with scheduled service visits, cleaning solutions supply, and spent solvent management.
5. Site Remediation Services: Environmental remediation services since 1986 including UST/AST closure, RCRA/CERCLA corrective actions, contaminated soil excavation, groundwater remediation, and drum sampling/removal.
6. Hazmat Spill Response Services: RESCO division provides 24/7 emergency response for hazardous material releases on land and water, including containment, cleanup, and transport of spilled materials.
7. Reclaimed Product Sales: Sale of reclaimed products processed in-house including lacquer thinner, acetone, MEK, mineral spirits, and specialty solvents to purchasers or resellers.
8. Chemical Transportation Services: Specialized fleet of 25 tankers and 15 van trailers for chemical transportation with coverage spanning all of North America and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WRR Environmental Services owns and operates a fully permitted RCRA treatment and storage facility providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, industrial solvent recycling and reclamation, fuel blending for cement kilns, wastewater pre-treatment, site remediation, and 24/7 hazmat spill response. Services are delivered through dedicated divisions (RESCO for emergency response, AIS for parts cleaning), supported by a Wisconsin-certified laboratory and a specialized chemical transportation fleet. Customers include Fortune 500 industrial firms, government agencies, and small businesses across North America and internationally.

Product overview

WRR Environmental Services Company Incorporated is a hazardous and non-hazardous waste management company operating since 1970 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company operates as a single integrated platform centered on its RCRA Part B permitted treatment and storage facility, offering core services including solvent recycling, fuel blending, wastewater treatment, hazmat spill response, site remediation, and custom chemical processing. Supporting these core operations are ancillary services including household waste collection, laboratory services, chemical transportation, and part cleaners. The company also offers reclaimed solvent products processed in-house, and operates two divisions: RESCO for emergency hazmat response and AIS (Automotive & Industrial Services) for parts cleaning. Process capabilities include vacuum distillation, thin-film evaporation, fractionation, and custom blending. All waste streams are sampled, analyzed, and tracked for regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIS (Automotive & Industrial Services): A division of WRR Environmental Services offering a full line of solvent and water based parts cleaners for automotive, industrial, manufacturing, and other critical cleaning applications.
• RESCO

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cement KilnscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRR Environmental Services has established business alliances with numerous cement kilns for fuel blending operations. Waste materials unsuitable for solvent recovery are blended to produce supplemental fuel used by cement kilns. This waste-to-energy conversion process preserves natural energy resources while providing customers with efficient and environmentally-friendly disposal options.
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment PlantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRR maintains alliances with industrial wastewater treatment plants to provide comprehensive wastewater management solutions. Processed waters from on-site treatment are sent to partner facilities for final treatment ensuring discharged wastewaters comply with regulations, permits, and environmental protection standards.
• Eau Claire County Planning and DevelopmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Eau Claire County Planning and Development for household hazardous waste collection programs, directing county residents to WRR services for proper disposal of hazardous household materials.
• Chippewa County RecyclingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Chippewa County Recycling for household hazardous waste collection programs, directing county residents to proper disposal services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Publicly traded waste services company specializing in regulated waste streams including hazardous and industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal. Comparable to WRR's waste management and parts cleaning (AIS) offerings, though Stericycle focuses heavily on medical/regulated waste streams nationally.
• Republic Services: Major U.S. waste management company that acquired US Ecology in 2022 to expand into hazardous waste, environmental services, and field services. Comparable to WRR in hazardous waste treatment/disposal and field services, with substantially larger scale following US Ecology integration.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services company with growing hazardous waste and industrial services operations through its WM Specialty Services segment. Comparable to WRR on waste collection and disposal but with significantly broader service portfolio and recycling infrastructure.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and emergency spill response with RCRA-permitted facilities nationwide. Directly comparable to WRR across solvent recycling, site remediation, and 24/7 hazmat response, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Veolia North America: Subsidiary of global Veolia Group providing hazardous waste treatment, recycling, industrial services, and site remediation across North America. Overlaps with WRR across nearly every service line, but operates as a broad incumbent with much larger scale and municipal/industrial customer breadth.

Direct peers

• Heritage Environmental Services: Privately held hazardous waste treatment, disposal, and recycling company with multiple RCRA-permitted facilities across the U.S. Closest comparable peer to WRR in terms of services (solvent recycling, fuel blending, wastewater treatment, site remediation) and private mid-market positioning.
• Tradebe Environmental Services: Global hazardous waste management operator with treatment, recycling, and recovery services including solvent recovery and industrial services. Closely comparable to WRR's solvent recycling, hazardous waste treatment, and parts cleaning service lines, with a similar mid-sized operating model.
• PSC Environmental Services: Mid-market environmental services company providing industrial cleaning, waste management, and emergency response. Comparable to WRR's RESCO hazmat response and site remediation offerings with a similar mid-sized, multi-service operating model.

Regional players

• Terrapure Environmental: Canadian-based provider of hazardous waste management, industrial services, and environmental remediation with treatment facilities in Canada. Comparable to WRR's service mix and mid-market scale but operates regionally in Canada rather than the U.S. Midwest.

Emerging players

• Rust-Oleum Industrial / Corteva Solvent Recovery Programs: Various chemical manufacturers and toll recyclers offering competing industrial solvent reclamation services. Comparable to WRR's solvent recycling and reclaimed-solvent product business, though typically as integrated upstream operations rather than independent service providers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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