VLS Environmental Solutions Acquires IDR Environmental Services

Acquisition expands West Coast waste management network for VLS

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:03am

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VLS Environmental Solutions, one of the nation's largest private providers of environmental and sustainability services, has acquired IDR Environmental Services, a Los Angeles-area provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste solutions. The acquisition strengthens VLS' logistics and processing network in the region and adds additional waste management capacity for industrial, government, and commercial clients.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows VLS to expand its sustainable waste management platform across key West Coast markets, integrating IDR's capabilities to improve operational efficiency and support growth across multiple sectors requiring specialized environmental services.

The details

IDR Environmental Services operates a strategically located 10-day hazardous waste transfer facility serving industries including manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, and commercial real estate. By integrating IDR's capabilities into its broader platform, VLS aims to expand service coverage while delivering compliant and cost-effective waste management solutions. The combined network is expected to improve operational efficiency and support growth across multiple sectors.

  • VLS Environmental Solutions announced the acquisition on March 11, 2026.

The players

VLS Environmental Solutions

One of the nation's largest private providers of environmental and sustainability services, employing more than 1,500 people across more than 50 locations and operating four primary divisions: non-hazardous waste services, hazardous waste services, rail services, and marine services.

IDR Environmental Services

A Los Angeles-area provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste solutions, operating a strategically located 10-day hazardous waste transfer facility serving industries including manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, and commercial real estate.

John Magee

CEO of VLS Environmental Solutions.

Dawn DeVroom

Former Owner/COO of IDR Environmental Services and appointed VLS Operational Transitional Lead Consultant.

Richard Espinoza

Director of Business Development at VLS Environmental Solutions.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions across the West Coast. IDR Environmental Services has built a strong reputation for operational excellence and customer service, and together we will accelerate growth, expand our capabilities, and create new opportunities for our employees, partners, and clients. I'm proud of what our teams have accomplished independently and even more excited about what we will achieve together. We are thrilled to welcome the IDR team to the VLS family.”

— John Magee, CEO, VLS Environmental Solutions

“This is an exciting opportunity for IDR Environmental Services to join VLS and strengthen its logistical and waste processing network. This merger is about execution and opportunity. By integrating our operational strengths, systems, and talent, we are creating a more agile, efficient, and scalable organization.”

— Dawn DeVroom, Former Owner/COO, IDR Environmental Services And Appointed VLS Operational Transitional Lead Consultant

“This merger represents a pivotal milestone in our growth strategy and a powerful alignment of complementary strengths. By bringing our teams, technologies, and customer relationships together, we are expanding our network and creating greater value for our clients.”

— Richard Espinoza, Director Of Business Development, VLS Environmental Solutions

What’s next

The integration of IDR Environmental Services into VLS' broader platform is expected to improve operational efficiency and support growth across multiple sectors requiring specialized environmental services.

The takeaway

The acquisition of IDR Environmental Services allows VLS Environmental Solutions to expand its sustainable waste management platform and service coverage across key West Coast markets, delivering more comprehensive environmental solutions to its industrial, government, and commercial clients.