Specialty Management & Environmental Leading in Refractory Disposal & Reuse

Specialty Management & Environmental Leading in Refractory Disposal & ReuseSpecialty Management & Environmental Leading in Refractory Disposal & ReuseSpecialty Management & Environmental Leading in Refractory Disposal & Reuse

Making Disposal Logistics Efficient for the Glass Industry

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About Specialty Management & Environmental

Our Mission

At Specialty Management Environmental, we empower the glass industry to build a cleaner future by transforming waste into opportunity through innovative, sustainable refractory recycling.

Our Vision

- Brand Vision: Setting the standard in sustainable glass industry solutions.

-Employee Vision: One team, One mission: Clean, Efficient, Impactful.






Core Values

Accountability

We take ownership or our work, our decisions, and their outcomes. If we commit to something, we follow through-- no excuses. Our team is responsible for doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. 

Transparency

We communicate clearly and openly, from daily updates to long-term plans. We share both the wins and the challenges, because honesty builds trust and drives smarter decisions.

Inspiration

We show up with purpose and energy. Wether its solving a problem on-site or helping a teammate grow, we lead by example and create a workplace others are proud to be a part of.

Efficiency

We respect time, resources, and each other. We plan ahead, work smart, and eliminate waste-- because our customers, our team, and the environment deserve it.

Quality

We don't  cut corners. From sorting brick to loading trucks to filling out reports, we do it with care and precision. Consistency and craftsmanship are our trademarks.

Results--Oriented

We focus on what matters: outcomes that move the company forward. we set clear goals, track, progress, and celebrate wins that improve service, safety, and sustainability.

Optimize Your Reuse and Disposal Needs

- Cullet and site environmental contamination monitoring

- Hazardous waste minimizing

- On site material segregation

- Analytical waste profiling

- Waste stream regulation

- NORM Testing

- RCRA Reuse Regulations

Navigating Disposal Challenges with Confidence

    Reuse Regulation Compliance

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    Material meets the 4 criteria.

    1. Useful Contribution

    2. Valuable Product

    3. Used as a Commodity

    4. Not a Sham Recycle

    Material is not Abandoned

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    All refractory removed for reuse is fully returned to service in the corporate steel and refractory manufacturing markets. Material is reused as a virgin material substitute, not discarded or disposed.

    No Private Sector Use

    Legitimacy Rule Compliant

    No Private Sector Use

    Reused refractory materials are limited exclusively to industrial and corporate end-use markets. Materials are not distributed, sold, or used in private, consumer, or land-placed applications.

    CFR Compliant Reuse

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    No Private Sector Use

    Materials qualify as reuse under 40 CFR 261.1 and 261.2. They are not discarded, abandoned, disposed, reclaimed, or used in a manner constituting disposal.

    On-Site Classification

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    SME-trained personnel perform on-site segregation, classification, and disposition determinations. Materials suitable for reuse are identified immediately at the project location.

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    Non-Hazardous Waste Properly Managed

    Any material not eligible for reuse is identified on-site and disposed of at approved Subtitle C or D facilities. No off-site reclassification is required, preventing solid waste generation.

    Services

    Vacuuming

    On Site Segregation

    Hazardous Disposal

    Our vacuum services include Hazardous material, Non Hazardous material, and Batch House cleaning. Pre Demo Crown and Flue Raking cleaning. Maintaining Flue Rakings while furnace is in operation.

    Hazardous Disposal

    On Site Segregation

    Hazardous Disposal

    Manage logistics of all Hazardous waste during demolition. DOT Labeling, Shipping, sampling, analytical, profiling waste, and weighing all material shipped. 

    On Site Segregation

    On Site Segregation

    On Site Segregation

    Employees are trained in proper segregation in the various refractories. Insuring proper disposition and maximum material being reused while minimizing hazardous disposal tonnage.

    Sampling

    NORM Testing

    On Site Segregation

    Pre demolition TCLP sampling is done to insure completed profile and landfill material is shipped in timely fashion.


    NORM Testing

    NORM Testing

    NORM Testing

    With disposal limitations on NORM material, we do all necessary Geiger testing that the landfill requires. 

    Reuse

    NORM Testing

    NORM Testing

    Refractory material is a prime canidate for Reuse. Lowering landfill capacities and reusing the spent refractory back into a finished product.

    SME Team Training And Testing

    Environmental Training

    RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Awareness 

    40 Hour Hazwopper

    California 22 Hazardous Waste Generator

    Hexavalent Chromium Awareness

    DOT HM-181

    TDG Canada

    Tool an Equipment Decontamination


    OSHA Training

    OSHA 30 for Construction

    OSHA 10 For Construction

    Confined space

    Hearing Conservation


    Operating Equipment Training

    Wheel Loader

    Skid Steer

    Fork Lift

    Articulating Tele-handler

    Testing

    Drug Testing

    Medical Surveillance

    Respirator Fit Test

    Pulmonary Test 

    CPR First Aid

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