Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Environmental Waste Management Partner in Boise
Since opening our doors in 1985, Specialty Environmental Services has established itself as a trusted leader in comprehensive environmental waste management solutions. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, disposal, and compliance consulting. We specialize in developing tailored waste management strategies that prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility while delivering cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our advanced training programs, including OSHA and HAZWOPER certifications provided by our in-house certified instructors. With a fleet of specialized equipment and 24/7 emergency response capabilities, we ensure uninterrupted service for our clients.Our services extend across multiple waste categories including universal wastes, pharmaceuticals, and industrial materials, supported by robust documentation systems that minimize facility waste rejections. Through strategic investments in technology and continuous staff development, we maintain industry-leading standards in environmental stewardship. Our approach combines scientific expertise with practical problem-solving to address complex waste management challenges across Idaho and beyond. This dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as the preferred environmental service provider for businesses seeking reliable, compliant waste management solutions.
Services
Universal Waste Management
Waste Transportation
Hazardous Waste Disposal
On-Site Services
Compliance Consulting
Lab Packing
Emergency Response
Employee Training
Vacuum Truck Services
Waste Stream Profiling
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of specialized experience in environmental waste management since 1985.
- Our team includes certified OSHA instructors providing HAZWOPER and DOT training.
- We offer 24/7 emergency spill response and vacuum truck services.
- Our documentation system virtually eliminates waste rejections by disposal facilities.
- We provide comprehensive compliance consulting with on-site auditing services.
What people say
Honest and will take care of all your environmental waste needs
Services
Universal Waste Management
Our universal waste program specializes in recycling mercury-containing lamps, batteries, and mercury-containing articles outside hazardous waste regulations. We provide cost-effective solutions that reduce disposal costs while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our team manages the entire process from collection to final recycling.
Emergency Response
We provide 24/7 emergency response for hazardous material spills with specialized vacuum truck services and containment solutions. Our certified technicians handle industrial emergencies including tank pumping, sump cleaning, and environmental remediation to minimize environmental impact and operational downtime.
Lab Packing Services
Our lab packing specialists handle chemical inventory management and proper waste segregation for laboratories and industrial facilities. We provide complete waste determination, labeling, and packaging services using UN-approved containers to ensure safe transportation and disposal compliance.
Waste Transportation
We specialize in transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials using DOT-compliant methods. Our services include bulk liquid pumping, manifesting, and delivery to approved disposal facilities while maintaining complete chain-of-custody documentation for regulatory compliance.
Compliance Consulting
Our expert team provides comprehensive compliance consulting including on-site audits, employee training, and waste management planning. We help businesses navigate complex environmental regulations through customized solutions and educational programs conducted by certified instructors.
People
Jeff Berlik
President
With 35+ years in environmental services, Jeff leads our team with extensive expertise in hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance strategies.
Kurt Hoagland
Operations Manager / Chemist
As lead chemist since 2001, Kurt oversees technical operations with specialized knowledge in chemical waste characterization and disposal methods.
Rob Berlik
Environmental Technician
Rob manages vacuum truck operations and industrial projects with 10+ years experience in spill response and tank cleaning procedures.
Austin Berlik
Lab Packing Specialist
Austin provides expert lab packing and waste profiling services, ensuring proper chemical identification and regulatory compliance since 2012.
Walt Ferrell
Lead Environmental Technician
Walt serves as account manager and lead technician for Idaho operations with 15+ years of experience in field services and compliance auditing.
Questions
What environmental services do you offer in Boise?
We provide universal waste management, hazardous waste disposal, emergency response, compliance consulting, and lab packing services.
Are your waste transportation services regulated?
Yes, our transportation services follow all DOT and EPA regulations with proper manifesting and chain-of-custody documentation.
Do you offer emergency spill response?
We provide 24/7 emergency response for hazardous material spills with specialized vacuum truck services available at any time.
What training programs do you provide?
We offer OSHA, HAZWOPER, and DOT haz-mat training programs conducted by certified instructors at our facility or your location.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our team provides on-site audits, proper labeling, manifesting services, and employee training to maintain complete regulatory compliance.
What waste types can you handle?
We manage universal wastes, hazardous/non-hazardous materials, pharmaceutical waste, lab chemicals, and industrial liquids through proper disposal methods.
