Environmental Contractors Blog

  • When it comes to your workplace, nothing should be prioritized over the safety of your employees. As your greatest asset to your business, they should feel safe in their work environment....

  • Many industries and facilities need to store liquids in either above or underground storage tanks. Most gas stations will most commonly have underground storage tanks (USTs) that can range in size from 6,000 to 10,000 gallons. Aboveground tanks (ASTs) come in even more impressively huge sizes, typic...

  • We at ECTI are experts in hazardous waste transportation. But, for anyone outside of our industry, you may be a bit curious as to what such expertise entails. That’s why in this article, we will discuss the basics of hazardous waste transportation for a glimpse into the ECTI world....

  • We at ECTI prioritize the safety of you and your facility. That's why we are prepared to assist you in the proper removal and transportation of your hazardous waste materials. However, before we can get to your site, make sure that your team has a thorough understanding of proper temporary storage....

  • On the day before Thanksgiving, 1.4 million gallons of raw sewage were mistakenly spilled into the ocean near some of Southern California’s most pristine beaches. This led the OC Healthcare Agency to announce the ocean water off-limits in this area until it could be deemed safe. The contaminated wat...

  • Your home's sump pump is an integral line of defense against flooding. This system is designed to protect your home, and particularly its lower levels, from undergoing water damage from high water levels. So, in the case that this system fails during a flood, your home will be subject to severe wate...

  • Batteries are an essential, daily household item. They power necessities from watches to our cars and everything in between. But, while these are exceptionally useful items, batteries contain hazardous materials and require proper disposal. So, with every purchase and use of a battery, make sure to ...

  • You may have heard of the inherent dangers of lead poisoning–and perhaps of society’s naive use of lead in everyday items like paint. Not so long ago, people young and old, and in the most developed countries, were routinely exposed to lead....

  • Paint is a simple solution to liven up your interior space. With a fresh new coat, you can rejuvenate some drab walls or appease your eight-year-old’s dreams of a pink bedroom. Not only that, paint is inexpensive and easily-applied....

  • We at ECTI are proud to provide our customers with top-quality service that is custom to their needs and the requirements of their facility. However, doing so is only made possible by the hard work of our exceptional team....

  • While an old home or office building has a particular antique charm, it may cause concern for the presence of asbestos. This popular building material was widely used in construction projects across the US in the 19th and 20th centuries....

  • Hazardous materials are inherently dangerous. And if met with a natural disaster, the results can be catastrophic. That’s because any insecure disruption to their containment or storage could cause leaks, spills, and consequential exposure. California is subject to several types of catastrophic even...

  • We at ECTI are proud to provide you with the highest quality waste management services. With concern for your exact needs, we will determine and conduct the best possible solution for you. From your routine services to emergency cleanups, we’ve got you covered. Check out our services for a better un...