SET Environmental, Inc.

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SET Environmental, Inc.

24-hour Emergency Response. Locations: IL, WI, MI, IN, LA, TX, MO, AR, OK

Combining a tradition of integrity, innovation, and excellence, SET Environmental provides environmental management services to a nationwide client base. Combining a tradition of integrity, technical expertise and common sense with innovation and growth, SET Environmental, Inc. provides environmental management services to a nationwide client base from locations in: Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, Miss

ouri, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Louisiana. Founded in Wheeling in 1979, the firm currently employs more than 450 people, including over 250 environmental experts. In assisting clients with a wide range of non-routine environmental concerns, SET recognizes that finding the right solution to any hazardous problem requires an appreciation of each client’s particular circumstances. Our understanding of what our clients face enables us to provide the appropriate resources to address any issue --- whether an answer is found through a quick telephone call, or demands the skills of chemists and engineers from several of the firm’s divisions. Even as we thrive on meeting the challenges and needs of a technically demanding national clientele, SET continues to reflect the personal warmth, ethics, and professional dedication of its founders. We share considerable respect for each other’s chemical, geotechnical, mechanical, and engineering expertise and enjoy the experience of working together. SET is proud of its team approach, blending engineering and technical skills to develop and implement the most appropriate environmental management technologies for our clients. At SET, we understand that to be successful it takes hard work, persistence and an understanding of our clients’ needs. This understanding, combined with our tradition of integrity and technical expertise, makes SET your valued partner in environmental management. At the beginning of the day, it’s all about possibilities… At the end of the day, it’s all about results.

07/28/2026

💧 Protecting Groundwater Through Precision Sampling

At SET Environmental, Inc., environmental stewardship starts with quality data.

Our Engineering team recently completed groundwater monitoring well sampling for a client in support of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) regulatory compliance. Using low-flow sampling methods, our field professionals collected groundwater samples for laboratory analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—an important step in evaluating groundwater conditions while minimizing disturbance to the well and improving sample quality.

Groundwater monitoring is a critical component of ongoing site investigations, regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management. From field sampling to technical reporting, our Engineering team provides the expertise and support clients need to navigate complex environmental requirements with confidence.

Whether supporting routine compliance monitoring, site investigations, or long-term environmental programs, SET is committed to delivering accurate data, technical excellence, and responsive service every step of the way.

Thank you to our field team for your dedication to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

To find out more, contact your SET representative today or visit us at www.setenv.com

07/22/2026

♻️ The Best Waste is the Waste You Never Generate.

Reducing waste isn't just good for the environment—it's good for your business.

Every pound of waste eliminated can reduce transportation, treatment, disposal, and regulatory costs while improving operational efficiency.

At SET Environmental, Inc., we work with our business partners to identify opportunities that support both sustainability initiatives and smarter waste management practices.

Here are a few simple ways organizations can reduce waste:

✅ Review waste streams regularly to identify reduction opportunities.

✅ Segregate waste properly to avoid contaminating recyclable or reusable materials.

✅ Optimize inventory management to reduce expired or unused products.

✅ Reuse materials whenever practical before considering disposal.

✅ Ensure employees are trained on proper waste handling and segregation procedures.

Small improvements across your operation can create meaningful environmental and financial benefits over time.

When you partner with SET Environmental, you're partnering with a team committed to helping you reduce waste, improve compliance, and advance your sustainability goals.

Together, we can build safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

07/16/2026

Behind every successful environmental service event is a team that keeps everything moving.

At SET Environmental, our Environmental Services Specialists (ESS) are much more than customer service professionals—they are technical problem solvers, coordinators, compliance partners, and trusted advisors.

Every day, they are:
✔ Developing waste profiles and identifying compliant disposal solutions.
✔ Coordinating transportation, field services, and emergency response activities.
✔ Working alongside operations and sales to solve complex customer challenges.
✔ Finding creative solutions when schedules change or unexpected issues arise.
✔ Responding quickly because they understand that in our industry, time matters.

The best environmental solutions don't happen by accident. They happen because knowledgeable people are working behind the scenes to connect the dots, anticipate challenges, and keep projects moving safely and compliantly.

Our ESS team is the glue that brings together customers, operations, transportation, disposal facilities, and sales. Their technical knowledge, responsiveness, and commitment to service help transform complicated environmental projects into seamless customer experiences.

To our ESS professionals across SET—thank you for being the steady hands behind so many successful projects. Your expertise makes a difference every single day.💙🙏

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open ESS positions across the nation at www.setenv.com

07/14/2026

♻️ Proper Waste Profiling: More Than Compliance—It's Smart Business 🛢️

At SET Environmental, Inc., we know that every waste stream is unique, and accurately characterizing and classifying that material is one of the most important steps in responsible waste management.

Our Centralized Waste Profiles Team works closely with our business partners to develop accurate waste stream profiles that help ensure materials are properly profiled before transportation and disposal. This process helps:

✅ Reduce environmental and regulatory risk
✅ Support DOT, EPA, and disposal facility compliance
✅ Identify the most appropriate treatment, recycling, or disposal options
✅ Improve operational efficiency and turnaround times

Accurate waste profiling isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements; it's about protecting your business, your employees, and the environment while ensuring waste is managed safely and responsibly.

When you partner with SET Environmental, Inc. you're backed by a dedicated team of specialists committed to helping you navigate complex waste streams with confidence.

For additional information, contact your SET Representative today or visit us at www.setenv.com

05/12/2026

First Fire Training Facility Elevating Emergency Response in Central America 🔥🚒

SETSET Environmental supports the Fire Service International program, through Hearts in Motion, which helped build a brand new firefighting training facility in Guatemala City, which is the first of its kind in Central America!

The facility is a three-story fire tower training hub for firefighters, Bomberos Voluntarios GT, and emergency medical services personnel (EMS). This is Central America's only fire tower training facility that will provide training to 136 fire departments, equipping first responders with essential skills and resources to serve over 16 million people! The facility will provide advanced, hands-on training in firefighting, rescue operations, and emergency response, elevating safety standards and preparedness across the region.

04/09/2026

Safety starts with the face we show every day—on the job and to each other.⚠️

This Facial Protection Month, we’re highlighting the importance of proper PPE in protecting our team members from preventable injuries. Whether it’s face shields, goggles, or respirators, the right protection helps keep our crews focused, confident, and safe while doing critical environmental work.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), up to 90% of work-related eye injuries can be prevented with proper eye and face protection. From face shields and goggles to respirators, choosing the right protection helps reduce risk and keep teams safe on the job.

At SET Environmental, Inc., safety isn’t just a program—it’s a commitment. Through training, awareness, and the proper use of PPE, we work every day to protect what matters most: our people.

Thank you to our employees who make safety a daily habit. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

04/08/2026

🌍 We’re Hiring at SET Environmental, Inc.! 🌍

At SET Environmental, our mission is clear:
Channeling individual efforts in selfless pursuit of World Class status.

That mission comes to life every day through our shared commitment to Safety, People, Quality, and being Built to Last—always with Our Customer at the center.

As we continue to build and strengthen our teams, we’re just as proud to pause and recognize the people who have helped build SET into what it is today.

This month, we celebrate numerous service anniversaries, from 1‑year milestones to 20+ years of dedication—including team members who have been with us for decades. 🙏

That kind of longevity speaks volumes about our culture, our purpose, and the way we support one another.

👏 Congratulations and thank you to everyone celebrating a work anniversary this month. Your commitment, expertise, and teamwork are what make our mission possible.

🚀 Now Hiring:
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a team where individual contributions matter and collective success is celebrated—we’d love to connect with you.

👉 Explore open opportunities at www.setenv.com and join us as we continue building something truly world‑class.

Address

450 Sumac Road
Wheeling, IL
60090

Telephone

+18774377455

Website

http://setenv.com/

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