Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Solutions
Max Environmental has been a trusted leader in environmental waste management since 1957. Our company specializes in the safe transportation, processing, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for industrial, energy, and government clients. With strategically located facilities in Yukon and Bulger, we serve the East Coast and key energy production regions like the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays. Our commitment to regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship is demonstrated through continuous infrastructure improvements, community partnerships, and innovative solutions like our Penda Site-Saver System. Under new leadership since our 2017 acquisition by Altus Capital Partners, we maintain a relentless focus on safety while expanding our capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.Our experienced team combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver reliable waste management solutions. We actively support environmental education and community initiatives through formal partnerships with local organizations. Our recent permit expansions demonstrate our ability to adapt while maintaining strict environmental controls, including advanced odor management and leachate collection systems. This combination of tradition and innovation positions us as a premier provider of environmental services across multiple sectors.
Services
Environmental Services
Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
Consulting Services
Lab Testing
Transportation Services
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of executive leadership experience in environmental management
- Strategic facility locations serving East Coast and shale energy markets
- Proven compliance with stringent Pennsylvania DEP regulations
- Active community partnerships for environmental education initiatives
- Continued infrastructure investment for advanced waste handling capabilities
Services
Environmental Services
Our comprehensive environmental services address industrial waste challenges through secure transportation, processing, and disposal solutions. Specializing in both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, we maintain strict regulatory compliance while implementing innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact. Our dual Pennsylvania facilities provide strategic access to key energy production regions and East Coast markets.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
We offer specialized handling and disposal of hazardous materials with advanced containment systems and trained personnel. Our Yukon facility serves as the easternmost hazardous waste processing center in the US, featuring engineered controls and monitoring systems that exceed industry standards for safety and environmental protection.
Non-Hazardous Waste Management
Our non-hazardous waste solutions combine capacity with environmental responsibility through permitted landfills and material recovery systems. The Yukon facility's vertical expansion project demonstrates our ability to maximize disposal capacity while maintaining strict environmental controls and community safeguards.
Consulting Services
Leveraging decades of industry expertise, our consulting division provides waste management strategy, regulatory compliance guidance, and environmental impact assessments. We help clients develop sustainable practices while navigating complex federal and state environmental regulations across multiple sectors.
Lab Services
Our laboratory facilities support comprehensive material analysis and waste characterization services. These capabilities ensure proper classification and handling of waste streams while providing critical data for regulatory reporting and process optimization across our client base.
People
Bob Shawver
President and CEO
With 25+ years in environmental services, Bob leads MAX Environmental's strategic growth while maintaining focus on safety and compliance. He oversees operations across both Pennsylvania facilities and drives community engagement initiatives.
Bill Follett
Vice President and COO
Bringing extensive waste industry experience, Bill manages day-to-day operations and infrastructure improvements. He directs facility upgrades and ensures efficient service delivery across MAX Environmental's hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs.
Questions
What types of waste does MAX Environmental handle?
We manage both hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste streams, including specialized disposal for oil and gas production materials from shale operations.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our Pennsylvania facilities strategically serve the East Coast industrial corridor and Appalachian Basin energy production regions, including Marcellus and Utica Shale plays.
How does MAX ensure environmental safety?
We maintain strict compliance with PADEP regulations through engineered controls, odor management systems, leachate collection, and regular facility improvements that exceed standard requirements.
What recent facility improvements have been made?
Our Yukon site received permit approval for vertical landfill expansion with enhanced environmental safeguards, including new leachate storage and permanent odor control measures.
