Chemical Manufacturing Waste Disposal Services
Nationwide Industrial Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery
Chemical manufacturers face some of the most complex wastewater and waste-handling challenges in industry: variable chemistries, strict discharge limits, hazardous materials, large batch processes, and increasing pressure to meet sustainability and compliance goals. Valicor provides scalable, reliable solutions to help chemical producers manage wastewater safely, cost-effectively, and in full compliance.
With a nationwide network of permitted facilities and a leading team of environmental, technical, and logistics experts, Valicor is a trusted partner for chemical and specialty chemical companies across the U.S.
Why Chemical Manufacturers Choose Valicor
Specialized Treatment for Complex and Variable Waste Streams
Chemical wastewater often includes emulsions, solvents, acids/caustics, surfactants, polymers, organics, oils, metals, and off-spec materials. Valicor’s advanced Centralized Wastewater Treatment (CWT) capabilities are engineered to handle this complexity with consistency and compliance.
Key reasons chemical manufacturing companies trust Valicor:
- Ability to treat diverse and difficult-to-process wastewater
- Consistent, predictable cost structure
- Hazardous and non-hazardous waste capabilities
- Nationwide service and transportation network
- Support for sustainability goals through resource recovery
- Full audit trails, manifests, and documentation for compliance
- Reliable partner during shutdowns, turnarounds, and process changes
Comprehensive Wastewater Solutions
Centralized Wastewater
Treatment (CWT)
Advanced treatment for a wide variety of industrial and chemical wastewater streams, including:
- Emulsified wastewater
- High-COD/BOD organics
- Oily wastewater
- Surfactant-rich or polymer-based wastewater
- Cleaners, detergents, and rinse waters
- Process washdowns and CIP wastewater
- pH-adjustment needs (acids/caustics)
Bulk Liquid Disposal
Safe, compliant disposal or treatment of bulk liquids from:
- Off-spec chemical products
- Tank cleanouts
- Slops and residuals
- Spent solutions and intermediates
- Aqueous mixtures
- Solvent-contaminated water (site-specific acceptance)
Hazardous Waste Management
Valicor provides compliant solutions for hazardous waste liquids generated within chemical processes, including:
- Certain flammable liquid waste streams
- Acidic/caustic hazardous wastewater
- Toxic characteristic wastewaters
- Solvent water mixtures
- Other RCRA-regulated wastewaters
Transportation & Logistics
Nationwide, reliable movement of wastewater and liquid waste:
- Vacuum trucks
- Bulk tankers
- Dedicated routes for high-volume generators
- Emergency and short-notice pickups
- Full tracking and documentation
This ensures safe, efficient transportation and reduces risk for plant operators.
Sustainability & Resource Recovery for Chemical Manufacturers
Valicor supports chemical producers in improving environmental performance through:
- Oil recovery and reuse
- Solids recovery
- Water reuse and recycling
- Waste minimization strategies
We help companies align with corporate sustainability goals, ESG reporting, and circular-economy initiatives.
Valicor supports a broad range of chemical sectors, including:
- Specialty chemicals
- Commodity chemicals
- Adhesives, coatings, inks, and resins
- Surfactant and detergent manufacturers
- Polymers, plastics, and additives
- Chemical blending and contract manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical intermediates
- Agricultural chemicals (non-restricted streams)
- Packaging chemicals and performance additives
This depth allows Valicor to tailor services to nearly any chemical production environment.
Common Waste Streams Accepted
- Oily water
- High-solids or high-organic wastewater
- Surfactants, soaps, detergents
- Solvent-contaminated water (site-specific)
- CIP washdowns
- Cooling tower blowdown
- Lab wastewater
- Acidic or caustic wastewater
- Rinse waters
- Off-spec liquid batches
- Emulsions and polymer-rich wastewater
- Aqueous mixtures from blending operations
Valicor's Services Go Beyond Simply Treating Waste
Regulatory Pressure & Compliance
- NPDES discharge limits
- RCRA hazardous waste requirements
- Local POTW restrictions
- Documentation and manifest accuracy
Cost & Operational Efficiency
- Optimizing internal treatment costs
- Streamlining plant operations
- Avoiding unplanned downtime
- Managing variable waste chemistry with predictable pricing
Environmental & ESG Goals
- Lowering waste disposal impacts
- Increasing resource recovery
- Reducing GHG emissions through optimized logistics
Nationwide Service for Chemical Production Facilities
Valicor provides industrial wastewater treatment, bulk liquid disposal, and resource recovery services nationwide through a strategically distributed network of facilities, each servicing approximately a 200-mile radius. This allows us to support chemical manufacturers, industrial producers, distribution hubs, and commercial operations across major U.S. regions with reliable logistics, strong compliance support, and flexible treatment options.
Whether you need routine wastewater pickups, bulk liquid disposal, centralized wastewater treatment, or specialized handling for complex streams, Valicor delivers consistent service across the country.
Regions We Serve
Midwest Region
Covers major industrial and manufacturing hubs including:
Cincinnati, OH
Dayton, OH
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH
Toledo, OH
Detroit, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Fort Wayne, IN
Indianapolis, IN
South Bend, IN
Northern & Central Kentucky manufacturing corridor
Southeast Region
Serving key growth areas in:
Huntsville, AL
Birmingham, AL
Nashville, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Memphis, TN
Tuscaloosa, AL
Louisville, KY
Lexington, KY
Western Georgia & Eastern Mississippi industrial zones
Texas & South-Central Region
Extensive coverage of chemical, logistics, and manufacturing corridors including:
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Houston Metro & Gulf Coast Petrochemical Corridor
Waco, TX
Longview & Tyler, TX
Texarkana, TX/AR
Shreveport, LA
Beaumont & Port Arthur, TX
Central and North Texas industrial zones
Mid-Atlantic Region
Coverage includes major commercial and chemical hubs:
Baltimore, MD
Washington, D.C.
Northern Virginia
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harrisburg, PA
Southern Pennsylvania manufacturing belt
Eastern West Virginia
Rocky Mountain & Central Plains Region
Service coverage across:
Denver, CO
Boulder, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Greeley, CO
Cheyenne, WY
Southern Wyoming
Western Kansas industrial region
Additional Service Regions
Western Wisconsin
Southern Illinois
Western Pennsylvania
Eastern Kentucky
Northern Mississippi
Missouri industrial corridor (Kansas City & St. Louis metros)
Our Facility Network
Alabama
Huntsville | North Alabama (Hanceville)
Arkansas
Colorado
Indiana
Kentucky
Burlington | Louisville – Port Rd | Louisville – Tucker Rd
Maryland
Williamsport – Elliott | Williamsport – Powerhouse | Westminster
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Monroe | Dayton | Mansfield | Middletown – Cincinnati-Dayton Rd | Middletown – Lefferson Rd
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Extended Coverage Areas
These extended areas fall within approximately a 200-mile service radius of one or more Valicor facilities:
Major Metros: Atlanta, Nashville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston, Dallas, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Baltimore, Washington DC, Denver, Oklahoma City, Memphis.
Industrial Corridors: Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor, Midwest manufacturing belt, Ohio River Valley industrial region, Central Texas manufacturing corridor, Northern Kentucky manufacturing zone, Southern Indiana industrial region, Colorado Front Range.
Multi-State Coverage Zones:
Southern Illinois, Eastern Missouri, Western Pennsylvania, Western Wisconsin, Northern Mississippi, Eastern Kentucky, Southern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, Central Maryland, Eastern Arkansas, Southern Michigan, Northern Texas, Western Tennessee.
Partner with Valicor for Safe, Compliant Chemical Wastewater Treatment
Whether you produce specialty chemicals, polymers, adhesives, or industrial intermediates, Valicor provides the treatment, logistics, and compliance expertise you need to manage wastewater responsibly and cost-effectively.
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Speak with a wastewater specialist about your chemical waste streams and service needs.
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