R6 Environmental Services LLC is a leading provider of End-To-End Waste and Resource Management. Safe. Secure. Sustainable. These simple words are the promise of the R6 team. The company prides itself on delivering above and beyond service for customers, time after time. The team brings well over 50 years of real-world problem-solving in environmental services. But they don’t stop there.

At R6 Environmental Services LLC, we are dedicated to providing responsible environmental services that focus on recycling, reclaiming, recovering, reusing, and repurposing production byproducts. Our commitment to sustainability sets us apart.

Chemical Recycling, Solvent Recovery and Reuse Services

R6 excels in delivering chemical recycling & reuse options that align with each client’s requirements. By choosing our services, clients enhance sustainability while gaining significant economic benefits through effective material reuse. R6 provides a reliable partner who understands chemical recycling complexities and delivers value through innovation, expertise, and efficiency. The company’s expert consultants have years of reducing waste management expenses and risk. 

Solvents

R6 can help clients meet their chemical reuse and recycling objectives for many kinds of solvents, including:

  • Alcohols
  • Aliphatic
  • Aromatics
  • Cycloaliphatic
  • Esters
  • Ketones
  • Various mixtures

Inorganic Acids

R6 assists clients find a more responsible and sustainable approach to managing spent inorganic acids.

  • Acetic acid
  • Formic acid
  • Propionic acid 

Organic Acids

R6 assists clients find a more responsible and sustainable approach to managing spent inorganic acids. 

  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Sulfuric acid
  • Phosphoric acid

Spent Caustics

By partnering with R6, you contribute to a more sustainable and responsible approach to caustic management.

  • Spent Caustics (Caustic Soda, NaOH)
  • Spent Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash, KOH)
  • Sodium Hydrosulfide (NaHS)

 

Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services

Delivering Peace of Mind for hazardous and non-hazardous waste and byproducts. Do you need professional assistance to manage your firm’s hazardous waste safely? You have come to the right place. With over 50 years of combined experience, R6 Environmental Services has managed all types of hazardous wastes for some of America’s largest manufacturers and energy producers.

Hazardous Waste

R6 specializes in safe and efficient hazardous waste clean up, hazardous waste transportation and disposal services for the 4 types of hazardous waste. 

  • Listed wastes
  • Characteristic wastes
  • Universal wastes
  • Mixed wastes

Non-Hazardous Waste

Safe and reliable removal and disposal of a wide range of non-hazardous waste including:

  • Adhesives
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Latex paint
  • Metal cutting fluids
  • Mop water disposal
  • Powder coating
  • Surfactants
  • Used oil & oily water
  • Epoxies, inks and resins
  • And more…

Onsite Services

  • Gas cylinder disposal
  • Outdated product destruction
  • Paint recycling
  • Site evaluations
  • Warehouse Cleanouts
  • Waste Characterization
  • And more...

Laboratory Waste

  • Biological Lab Packs
  • Chemical Lab Packs
  • Hazcat Testing
  • High Hazard Services
  • Laboratory moves
  • Pharmaceutical Lab Packs
  • Universal Waste Lab Packs
  • And more....

Turning Waste Into Sellable Products

As a leader in waste development services, R6 develops new markets for wastes in manufacturing, metals processing, energy production, and more. Their expert team will evaluate your waste streams to find innovative reuse or recycling opportunities.

Chemicals

R6 can evaluate your company byproducts for potential to be turned into actual, sellable products.

  • Colorants
  • Expired raw materials
  • Filter cake (nickel/iron)
  • Flammable liquids (bulk)
  • Glycols
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Oils
  • Product returns
  • And more...

Metals

R6 is actively looking for minerals and sources of alumina, iron, byproducts containing metal content of any size and percentage to buy and sell.

  • Alloyed bag house dust
  • Alloyed swarf
  • Alumina dust
  • Carbon solids and dust
  • Electro static precip. dust
  • Metallics and iron sources
  • Slag from steel/alloy mills
  • Spent catalysts
  • Spent shot/dust
  • Refractory brick (new/used)
  • And more...

Plastics

Turning plastics into high quality materials. Whether your facility generates small amounts of plastic or you are plastic manufacture generating large volumes we can design a solution:

  • ABS
  • Car parts
  • Empty drums & totes
  • HDPE
  • LDPE
  • PC, PCABS, PET, PP, PS, PVC
  • And more...

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose R6 Environmental Services?

Excellent service with the flexibility to handle anything. R6 brings industry-leading proven expertise in handling, identifying, and disposing of any kind of hazardous waste. R6 helps you meet stringent regulatory requirements with dedication to solving all challenges and delivering innovative solutions. 

What sets R6 apart from others?

We focus our efforts on managing clients' waste and byproducts in a beneficial way and with an independent viewpoint. With over 30 year's experience managing environmental waste activities, R6 works to assist facility owners find solutions that focus on cost savings, waste reduction, waste diversion and beneficial reuse of traditionally cost-based byproducts. We prioritize environmental responsibility and work closely with our clients to achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining full compliance.

What industries does R6 serve?

Industries served include:

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Asphalt & Cement
  • Automotive Suppliers (Tier 1, 2 & 3)
  • Chemical
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Mining & Mineral Processing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Paint & Coatings
  • Petrochemical
  • Pipeline & Terminal
  • Steel/Alloy Industries Primary & Secondary
  • Transportation

What areas does R6 service?

We are based in and call Illinois home, but we also service the following areas:

  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Wisconsin

How does R6 ensure responsible waste management?

We follow strict guidelines and regulations to ensure that all waste management practices are environmentally responsible. Our team is trained in proper waste handling, transportation, disposal and recycling techniques.

Address

P.O Box 2101

Ottawa, IL 61350

Phone

(815) 326-1527

Email

info@r6environmental.com