RW Collins is a premier environmental remediation contractor for clients in need of quality site preparation or remediation work.

Environmental Remediation

RW Collins is an industry-leader in the remediation of hazardous and non-hazardous contaminated soil and many other environmental contaminants. With over 75 years of experience across sites of all types and sizes, we have the tools to complete your next project. Our environmental remediation services include the following areas:

  • Services for a variety of contaminated materials, including:
    • polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead, chlorinated solvents, coal tar, low-level radioactive matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SOCs), petroleum-based contaminants, poly-nuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PNA) and special waste
  • Remediation experience in thousands of sites throughout Illinois and the Midwest
  • Projects for a wide range of clients, including engineers, developers, government agencies, oil companies, utilities, and general contractors
  • Ability to solve soil remediation problems from simple to highly complex
  • We provide underground tank removal & abandonment, above-ground tank removal, hauling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, landfill capping and ventilation systems, hydraulic hoist removal, roll-off containers, and installation of stormwater retention systems
  • Cost-effective methods to complete projects with the highest quality results
  • Detail-focused management of project specifics, such as obtaining required permits and project-specific documentation for environmental cleanup
  • Knowledge and experience to quickly identify the best procedures to complete a wide range of environmental cleanups
  • Assignment of experienced and highly skilled personnel, as well as the proper equipment for each task

Contact us for project estimates and to learn more about our services.

Case Studies

  • Remediation
    Environmental Remediation – Jonesboro, AR

  • Lincoln Yards

    Remediation
    Environmental Remediation – Chicago (Lincoln Yards)