Arcwood Environmental, a leader in sustainable waste management solutions, announced its acquisition of Innovative Recycling Technologies (IRT), a Lindenhurst, New York-based provider of hazardous waste collection, lab packing, and field services. The move strengthens Arcwood鈥檚 service reach in the Northeast markets and creates new operational efficiencies across the region.
鈥淭his acquisition deepens our footprint in New York, North Jersey, and Connecticut,鈥� said Ernie Walker, 鈥淏y welcoming Innovative Recycling Technologies into Arcwood, we鈥檙e reinforcing our role as the key to smarter waste solutions by delivering safe, sustainable services that protect both people and the planet.鈥�
Founded in 1992, IRT has built a reputation for safe, compliant, and dependable waste management services. The company offers a full suite of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, . IRT鈥檚 experienced team is OSHA 40-hour certified and supports clients across multiple sectors, including remediation firms, manufacturers, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.
鈥淚RT has the kind of operational strength and field-tested experience that fits seamlessly into how we work,鈥� said Chris Dlugolecki, Senior Vice President of Service Delivery at Arcwood Environmental. 鈥淭heir team knows how to move fast, stay compliant, and deliver results in complex environments. This partnership gives us a real opportunity to scale smarter, especially in soil logistics and field services, while staying grounded in safety and service reliability.鈥� Dlugolecki adds, 鈥渦ltimately, we鈥檙e building a strong, nationwide network that gives our customers more reach, more reliability, and more options for managing waste responsibly.鈥�
IRT brings with it a leadership team averaging 30 years in the environmental sector and a strong culture of compliance and client commitment. 鈥淛oining forces with Arcwood allows us to build on the strong foundation we created at IRT,鈥� said Virginia Ewen, former president and co-owner of IRT. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud of the reputation we鈥檝e earned over more than three decades, and we鈥檙e excited to see our people and customers benefit from Arcwood鈥檚 expanded resources, broader network, and shared commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service.鈥�
鈥淎s someone who鈥檚 been part of IRT鈥檚 growth from the ground up, I鈥檓 energized by what this next chapter means for our customers and our team,鈥� said John Dull, former co-owner of IRT and now Arcwood鈥檚 Long Island Area Manager. 鈥淎rcwood shares our values of responsiveness, reliability, and doing things the right way. Together, we鈥檒l be able to deliver even greater service across the region.鈥�