Handex Insights

Phase One Assessment Work on Defunct Golf Courses

April 6, 2023 | Mayleen Andujar Topics: Environmental Engineering, Green Remediation, Groundwater Remediation, Field Work, Landfill Remediation, Environmental Cleanup, Remediation, Soil Remediation

Golf courses across America represented status and exclusivity for those who could afford to play the game. In areas with more modest income, golf was often seen as a way for the business elite to mingle. However, according to Business Insider, people aren’t playing golf like they used to. They ... Read More

Handex Acquires New Vacuum Trucks

March 9, 2023 | Andy Shoulders Topics: Dewatering, Wastewater Treatment, Waste Minimization, centrifuge, vacuum trucks

Handex is proud to announce the acquisition of a new Dragon DOT 130 BBL Vacuum Tank Trailer and accompanying Freightliner Road Tractor. The Dragon is designed and built to remove and transport 5000 gallons of both hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, sludges, and solids. This unit will be used to ... Read More

New Guide: Sludge Dewatering Guide

July 13, 2022 | Rachael Burton Topics: Dewatering

Here at Handex, we understand how confusing choosing the optimal sludge dewatering method can be for your project. That is why we created the Sludge Dewatering Guide, which takes an in-depth look at various sludge dewatering methods and equipment. When it comes to sludge dewatering there are many ... Read More

Handex Consulting & Remediation Appoints New CEO

June 29, 2022 | Handex Communications

The board of directors for Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC has appointed Andy Shoulders as the company’s new chief executive officer. Shoulders previously served as president and chief operating officer for the Central Florida-based company that provides environmental assessments, ... Read More

What is an Industrial Centrifuge?

May 17, 2022 | Rachael Burton Topics: Industrial Centrifuge

When you think of a centrifuge you might be familiar with lab centrifuge used in medical labs to spin blood samples for various tests. While industrial centrifuges use the same concept, it is produced at a much bigger scale with a flow-through design to separate liquids and solids such as sludge, ... Read More

Handex Acquires Four More 3 Phase Centrifuges!

March 22, 2022 | Rachael Burton Topics: Dewatering

Handex has recently acquired four more 3 Phase Centrifuges to add to our fleet. With this opportunity of expansion, comes the ability to better provide dewatering services for your project needs. With a centrifuge, we can simultaneously separate two liquids of different densities and solids, which ... Read More

Everything You Need To Know About Sludge Dewatering

March 3, 2022 | Rachael Burton Topics: Dewatering

When it comes to sludge it can be easy to get confused with what the best dewatering plan is. There are several factors to take into consideration such as sludge components, government regulations, budget, and geographical location. In this article, we will provide a breakdown of what sludge is, ... Read More

How to Stop Vapor Intrusion with Sub Slab Depressurization

February 8, 2022 | Mike Rumen Topics: Vapor Intrusion

Did you know that your home or business, could be at risk of harmful vapors without you even knowing? Vapor intrusion is a serious issue that affects the health of not only you but the community and environment around you. In this article, we will explore what vapor intrusion is and how to ... Read More

What is Waste Minimization?

January 13, 2022 | Rachael Burton Topics: Dewatering, Waste Minimization

The EPA defines waste minimization as “the use of source reduction and/or environmentally sound recycling methods prior to energy recovery, treatment, or disposal of wastes.” If you are a facility that is generating waste, then it is good practice to have a waste minimization plan in place. Not ... Read More

The Power of Dredging

December 16, 2021 | Rachael Burton Topics: Dredging

What is Dredging? Dredging is used when you need to remove or move sediment from resources. Sediment is material deposited by water, wind, or glacier or is already existing on the bottom of a water body. This is why sediment can be found in numerous places such as streams, lakes, coastal waters, ... Read More