VLS Environmental Solutions, a provider of sustainable waste management and environmental solutions, has acquired IDR Environmental Services, a trusted Los Angeles, California-based provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste solutions. The acquisition further strengthens VLS’ position as a premier provider of sustainable solutions.
IDR Environmental Services is a strategically located hazardous waste transfer facility in Azusa, California (Los Angeles) with expertise in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management for a comprehensive list of industries, including manufacturing, medical, government, education, and commercial real estate.
IDR will complement VLS’ existing operations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix and Tijuana, as well as hazardous and non-hazardous waste processing and logistics solutions in Quartzsite, Phoenix and Tijuana to create a comprehensive platform for industrial, government, and commercial customers. Together, these additions enhance VLS’ ability to deliver innovative, compliant, and cost-effective waste solutions.
“This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions across the West Coast,” said John Magee, chief executive officer of VLS Environmental Solutions. “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.”
Published March 2026