Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Waste Management
Founded in 1988, Elk Environmental Services has established itself as a leader in environmental waste management and remediation across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of experience in handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring strict compliance with EPA, OSHA, RCRA, and DOT regulations. We specialize in turnkey solutions including field services, lab packing, emergency response, and over 40 safety training programs tailored to industries like energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.With a fleet of specialized equipment and a commitment to safety, we deliver efficient, compliant services backed by memberships in Veriforce, Avetta, and ISN. Our focus on continuous training, including OSHA-authorized HAZWOPER certifications, ensures clients receive expert-driven solutions. As part of the Empire Group, we combine regional expertise with nationwide capabilities to address complex environmental challenges while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes transparency and accountability.
Services
Waste Management
Field Services
Lab Packing
Training Programs
Emergency Response
Tank Management
Remediation
Vacuum Truck Services
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in environmental waste management.
- Our team holds OSHA, HAZWOPER, and DOT regulatory certifications.
- We provide 24/7 emergency spill response services across the Mid-Atlantic.
- We serve specialized industries including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Our proprietary Total Compliance Training ensures workforce readiness.
What people say
Always professional, courteous, thorough
Great real-world scenarios
Team is worth every penny
Services
Waste Management
Elk Environmental manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, disposal, and compliance. Our team handles characterization, profiling, and regulatory documentation to ensure safe, legal waste removal. Services include beneficial reuse, incineration, and wastewater treatment for industrial clients.
Emergency Response
24/7 emergency services for chemical, oil, and hazardous waste spills. Elk's trained team mobilizes rapidly with specialized equipment to contain and remediate spills, minimizing environmental impact while coordinating with regulatory agencies.
Lab Packing
Safe disposal of lab chemicals and hazardous materials. Our chemists inventory, classify, package, and transport waste streams while maintaining DOT and RCRA compliance. Services include facility relocation support and documentation preparation.
Field Services
Full-service remediation and industrial cleaning including vacuum truck operations, tank removal, and confined space entry. Elk's OSHA-certified crews perform soil remediation, hydro blasting, and decontamination using specialized equipment for regulatory-compliant projects.
Training Programs
Over 40 OSHA-authorized courses including HAZWOPER, RCRA, and DOT compliance. Elk offers on-site and virtual training with mock audits, customized programs, and certifications for hazardous material handling and emergency response protocols.
People
Russell L. Mountjoy, Jr.
Vice President of Operations
With 30+ years in environmental remediation, Russell oversees project coordination and large-scale demolition. Certified in OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and asbestos abatement, he ensures regulatory compliance and safety excellence across complex projects.
David Skrocki
Technical Manager
David leads waste management strategy with 20 years of expertise in hazardous material compliance. A Drexel University chemistry graduate, he specializes in DOT/RCRA regulations and cost-effective disposal solutions for industrial clients.
Brian Hinkal
North Branch Manager
Brian manages Elk's Wysox operations with a focus on energy sector projects. His 14-year background in waste operations includes roles at Eureka Resources, and he holds HAZWOPER, OSHA-30, and biosafety certifications.
Jey Newswanger
Sales & Marketing Manager
Jey brings 20 years of environmental services experience, including EPA Superfund site cleanups. A Shippensburg University graduate, he connects clients with tailored waste management and industrial cleaning solutions.
Glenn Oesterling
Transportation Manager
Glenn coordinates hazardous waste logistics with expertise in CDL driver management and interstate permitting. Certified in HAZWOPER and DOT hazardous materials, he ensures compliant transportation operations.
Questions
What environmental services do you offer?
We provide waste management, remediation, lab packing, emergency response, and OSHA-certified training programs for hazardous material compliance.
Do you handle 24/7 emergency spills?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency team responds to chemical, oil, and hazardous waste spills within a 2-hour radius of our PA locations.
Are your staff certified in safety regulations?
Our team holds OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, DOT, and RCRA certifications, with specialized training in asbestos abatement and biosafety protocols.
Can you assist with lab chemical disposal?
Yes, our chemists perform compliant lab packing, including inventory, classification, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste streams.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in energy, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and environmental consulting sectors across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Do you offer on-site safety training?
Yes, we provide customized OSHA-authorized training programs at client locations, including HAZWOPER, RCRA, and emergency response protocols.