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Imagine you’re ready to redevelop, sell, or expand a property, only to have your plans come to a halt because of chemical contamination or contaminated soil beneath the surface. You have already spent weeks cleaning up the property, cleared out the visible debris, and hauled away old industrial equipment, but local regulatory agencies still will…

You may never give much thought to what is under the soil on your property. However, that can change quickly when a test finds something unusual, an old tank starts leaking, or a spill leaves you confused about how far the contamination has spread. This is when environmental remediation becomes important. It starts with identifying…

Leaving Burning Man usually comes with one final challenge: figuring out what to do with everything you brought to the playa. Once your camp is packed and Black Rock City is behind you, you may still have a dusty bike, worn-out camp gear, cardboard, trash bags, and plenty of things you simply don’t want to…

If you work with air conditioners, refrigeration systems, or older HVAC equipment, you may eventually end up with a recovery cylinder full of refrigerant. So, what’s the right way to handle it? You cannot just release refrigerant into the air, and putting a tank aside in the shop is not a long-term solution. Depending on…

When a chemical barrel tips over at a warehouse or an old oil tank leaks in a backyard, you may not know how to contain it safely. Toxic liquids can quickly sink into soil, enter storm drains, and soak into concrete, causing serious damage. Dealing with hazardous materials without proper equipment puts your health, property,…

Imagine a big rig rolls over on the highway. The driver is safe, but diesel is running across the pavement, a damaged tank is leaking, and spilled cargo is creeping toward a storm drain just a few yards away. At that point, the crash is no longer just a traffic incident. Big rig accidents involving…

Imagine it’s the middle of a hot summer afternoon, and your air conditioner suddenly stops cooling. Or perhaps a walk-in freezer begins warming up overnight, or an old refrigerator needs to be removed during a building renovation. Then someone mentions that the refrigerant is being “phased out. Does that mean the equipment is now illegal?…

Contaminated soil doesn’t always need to be removed. Depending on the type and extent of contamination, treating the existing soil may be a better option. This guide explains the key differences between soil remediation and soil replacement to help property owners make informed cleanup decisions.

Contaminated soil doesn’t always need to be removed. Depending on the type and extent of contamination, treating the existing soil may be a better option. This guide explains the key differences between soil remediation and soil replacement to help property owners make informed cleanup decisions.

At Hero Environmental Services, every project comes with its own challenges. Some jobs are close to home, while others take us deep into Nevada’s remote landscapes, where field conditions demand the right equipment, experienced crews, and practical problem-solving. Recently, our team had the opportunity to support a soil remediation project in Tonopah, Nevada. It was…